A rider on a bay horse moving at pace through the shallows below green cliffs.

Advanced Canter & Swim for experienced riders

For confident riders who ride independently at faster paces. Off-road trails and mangroves to Anse La Voute, with controlled canters along the way, then a swim back at Cas en Bas.

Rates from US$150 per person

Every ride is private, with your own guide, photos and videos of your ride, and a horse ridden once a day at most.

5.0 on Tripadvisor

“These horses are so well looked after and it really shows.”
Google review

What happens

Every ride is private and starts at Roots Riding Stables, Cas en Bas.

  1. Meet your guide and horse at Roots Riding Stables, Cas en Bas.
  2. Ride off-road trails and mangroves to Anse La Voute, known locally as Five Dollar Beach, with controlled canters along the way.
  3. Return to Cas en Bas beach for refreshments and photos.
  4. Swim with your horse, weather permitting.

What’s included

  • A private ride with your own guide
  • Controlled canters on suitable ground
  • Photos and videos of your ride
  • Refreshments on the beach
  • A swim, weather permitting
  • Helmets

Transfers from hotels or the Castries cruise dock are arranged separately. Message us for details.

Who it suits

Confident, experienced riders who ride independently at walk, trot and canter. If you’re not sure it’s right for you, message us and we’ll help you choose.

Horses you might ride

We match every rider to their horse by experience, confidence and size, so your horse may be one of these or another member of the riding herd.

Brown stallion Messi, with a white diamond on his forehead, on the beach in a bridle.

Messi

The Herd Stallion

Grey mare Style in a black headcollar, standing on the sand.

Style

The Boss Lady

Dark brown gelding Jeffrey, with a white stripe down his face, looking over his stable door.

Jeffrey

The Guest Favourite

Photos

Questions about this ride

How experienced do I need to be?

You should be confident riding independently at faster paces, including canter. We’ll ask about your riding when you book.

Where is Anse La Voute?

It’s a beach along the coast from Cas en Bas, known locally as Five Dollar Beach.

Is the swim guaranteed?

The swim depends on the weather and the sea on the day. Safety comes first for you and the horses.

More about planning your ride

Book the Advanced Canter & Swim

Rates from US$150 per person

Every ride is private, with your own guide, photos and videos of your ride, and a horse ridden once a day at most.

5.0 on Tripadvisor

“From the moment we were greeted by the Roots family, we felt instant excitement.”
Family with two young children, Tripadvisor