[Tweeters] Horseback Rides on the Ocean Beaches?

[Tom Benedict via Tweeters]

I will be visiting Long Beach, WA next month and family members have requested that we use a local outfitter to go for an hour horseback ride on the beach. I am wondering what the latest thinking is with respect to horseback riding tours on our ocean beaches? 

What’s the impact on the marine and bird life by this kind of activity? Most of the posts I’ve read are concerned about manure and recommend riding at rising tide. No mention of disturbing bird flocks or stuff living the sand.

Thanks for any comments,

Tom Benedict
Seahurst, WA