Tidewater Trails, Coastal Virginia — Create Unforgettable Memories with Relaxed Horseback Riding along Miles of Private Woodland and Waterfront Trails.
Spanning 400 postcard-perfect acres across Coastal Virginia, Tidewater Trails feels like a place you’ve been searching for horseback riding.
The land opens up as you pass two warm 10-stall barns and a roomy arena that invites you to breathe and slow your pace. Rolling pastures stretch around you with run-in sheds tucked into soft hills. Then the sound of moving water guides you toward private trails for horseback riding that wind through quiet woods and along calm shorelines. Everything works together to create a reset you feel in your chest.
Yet the place carries more than scenery.
Tidewater Trails reflects the heart of Robyn and her daughter, who shaped every acre with intention and gratitude.
Their story lives in the barns, on the paths, and in the quiet air between the trees. You come expecting a calm horseback riding space. You end up finding stillness, comfort, and connection you didn’t know you needed. The energy encourages you to slow down, breathe deeper, and rediscover your bond with horses in a fresh way.
That sense of purpose follows you everywhere. The barns stay organized and calm, which makes handling horses feel natural instead of rushed. The arena gives you room to learn at your pace. The pastures create a steady mix of freedom and safety, so horses move with confidence.
Then the trails draw you in with shifting light, open fields, and shade that settles your mind. These paths offer space to think, grow, and share real moments with your horse — moments that stay with you long after the ride ends.
The Differential Note:
Training here blends experience, nature, and emotion into one rhythm.
New riders feel safe during horseback riding because guidance stays clear. Returning riders rebuild trust without pressure. And, advanced riders refine skills without noise or overwhelm. Each session becomes a conversation that helps both you and your horse understand each other better. The training follows simple steps you can use at home, supported by research showing that horses learn best when routines stay steady and calm. You feel that science in action with every quiet stride.
Visitors remember Tidewater Trails because of how the place makes them feel. You leave lighter, clearer, and more grounded understanding your horse with sharper awareness. You appreciate the land in a slower, deeper way. Nothing feels forced, and nothing feels rushed.
The best thing is: It doesn’t act like a program. It feels like a partnership built on trust, nature, and time well spent. And as you drive away, you already know you’ll return — not out of obligation, but because something here feels right.
Ready to trade stress for quiet hoofbeats and wide-open trails for horseback riding?
Grab your spot now — claim a private trail ride or intro session at Tidewater Trails and feel the calm…
FAQs: Tidewater Trails Unforgettable Horseback Riding
I’ve never sat on a horse in my life — can I still ride?
That’s literally the favorite kind of guest for Tidewater Trails. You’ll start with a gentle giant who’d rather nap than spook, and a guide who never leaves your side.
What if I’m a nervous adult who used to ride as a kid?
Tidewater Trails specialize in “I’m 40 and finally doing this for me” type riders. Slow, quiet, no judgment — just a lot of high-fives when you realize you’re smiling again.
What do riders need for trail sessions?
Nothing apecial, A fitted saddle, safe gear, and a horse ready for light exposure training.
How long are the trails for horseback riding?
Anywhere from a chill 45-minute loop to a half-day picnic adventure. You pick the length; the horses never get tired of the view.
Weather backup plan?
Rain just makes the woods smell better. We ride in light showers; if it’s a downpour we move to the covered arena or reschedule, or turn it into a grooming-and-cookies day.
Business Details
Business Category:
Horseback Riding, Boarding, Training, Coaching
USP:
It’s the only place within an hour of the oceanfront where you (or your horse) can ride for hours without ever seeing a road, another rider, or a “No Trespassing” sign — while being guided or trained by people who genuinely treat every horse and human like part of their own family.
Address:
1600 Phantom Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: (757) 770-3993
Email:
Stand Out Services
Pasture Board
Pasture Board with Private Stall
Full Board
- Lessons
- Trail Rides
Distinctive Business DNA
- Identity: Tidewater Trails in Virginia is a premier horseback riding and equine training destination spanning 400 acres of serene pastures, private trails, and well-kept barns. It blends hands-on horsemanship with nature, creating a space where riders of all levels connect deeply with their horses.
- Mission: To provide riders and horses a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where learning, trust, and enjoyment come first.
- Vision: To be the leading equestrian destination in Coastal Virginia, recognized for exceptional horseback riding experiences, rider-focused training programs and a welcoming environment that nurtures connection, growth, and a lifelong love of horses.
- Difference:Tidewater Trails stands apart because it combines spacious, scenic trails, personalized training, and a community-driven approach.
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