What is swimming with horses like at Cornwall Swimming Horses?

Swimming with horses is a unique and unusual experience, fully tailored to each rider's needs and requests, with every horse accompanied by its own CSH trained handler.

Where do you go for sea swimming?

We use our local beach at Long Rock, with St Michael's Mount as the backdrop, and swim in the sea at high tide.

Can I book a riding experience for just one person or a small group?

Rides can be one to one, pairs, or small groups of up to 4 maximum, and we tailor the experiences to fit your needs.

Cornwall Swimming Horses | Horse Riding in Penzance

The Peep Out Training Yard, where you will meet the Cornwall Swimming Horses herd. These horses live in the beautiful fields and woodlands overlooking Mounts Bay in Penzance, NZ.

The main attraction at Cornwall Swimming Horses is the unique experience of swimming with horses. At high tide, the horses swim in the sea at Long Rock beach, with the stunning St Michael's Mount as the backdrop. This experience is exhilarating and one-of-a-kind, offering a combination of excitement, beauty, mysticism, therapy, and fun. The horses in the herd are fully trained to swim in the bay, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the riders.

The swimming experience is suitable for riders and non-riders of all ages and fitness levels. Each swim is tailored to the rider's individual needs and requests, accompanied by a trained handler from Cornwall Swimming Horses. Novice riders can enjoy the sheer enjoyment of horse riding without the fear of falling off, as falling off into the sea is just another way to have fun and build confidence. Experienced riders have the opportunity to ride bareback to the beach and then indulge in circus-style antics with the sea as their safety net.

Special needs riders and those with long-term illnesses have also found the therapeutic impact of swimming with horses to be beneficial.

In addition to swimming with horses, Cornwall Swimming Horses offers bespoke riding holidays and rides for experienced riders. These rides provide the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of Penzance as if riding your own horse, with trainer Chris Cooke leading the expeditions. Rides can be customised for one-on-one sessions, pairs, or small groups of up to four people. Whether you're interested in western riding, foraging, or carriage driving, Cornwall Swimming Horses can tailor the experience to fit your unique needs.

The team at Cornwall Swimming Horses takes pride in their commitment to working “in the moment” and finding the best ways to suit the individual needs of both riders and the Peep Out herd. The goal is to provide tailor-made experiences that enhance the lives of all involved.

Cornwall Swimming Horses welcomes visitors to join them for these extraordinary and life-enhancing experiences. The Peep Out Training Yard is located in Long Rock, Penzance, Cornwall, and can be reached at 07460865167.

Please note that there is a weight restriction of 14 stone for the swimming experience.