This is the third horse tour we've done with this company, and the most horses that we've ever seen (23!). I think that it's telling that we keep coming back… The first time we didn't see any horses, but our guide made it an incredible experience anyway, so we came back again. The second time we did see horses, but only about 6 and at a distance. But again, wonderful tour guide, memorable experience. This time was a horse-record, but in many ways similar to our other tours. It is really the knowledgeable guides that make the trip. Their stories, the way they answer questions, their appreciation for the history of the area. We will continue to come back as many times as we visit the OBX.