Fusing their passions for the Gulf Coast, public service, and horses, native residents of the island founded Galveston Island Horse and Pony Rides. With carefully selected and trained horses, along with an experienced staff, you can rest assured that you will have an exciting and safe experience. These guided horseback rides take you along a riding trail that follows the shoreline around the outskirts of East Beach, where you will pass both sea turtle and bird sanctuaries. From there, you will ride past the south jetty on the southeast tip of the island, around the to the ship-channel side of the beach. Your tour ends with a scenic ride beside a stunning natural lagoon that reveals wildlife on one side and a tranquil beach on the other.