My daughter had a horrible experience with trying to book a lesson for her 2 daughters. The girls…read more had attended the summer program for several years. They also had a couple of fall lessons over the last few years. She tried to book lessons for a weekend in October and was very aggressively pursued by a young teenager giving lessons to book. Although the price was now much higher, she decided to book 2 half hour lessons for the girls ($200). She was charged $2,500 for some package. The teenager had referred to a package but it was not clear to my daughter that she was being asked to sign up. How do you charge a person that amount without any indication that this charge is being applied to review? What kind of sales strategy is this to make young teenagers hound clients to lure them into a package deal that is not fully explained and charged to their account without giving them the opportunity to review charges and agree to them? This is a scam!

This place is wonderful! We loved the trainers. Very nice people and excellent lessons every time…read more Beautiful farm and the place is well kept. I highly recommend!

10/10 recommend this experience to anyone who loves horses and/or simply being out in nature…read moresurrounded by gorgeous landscapes and forest. Strawberry and Chocolate were such beautiful, well-behaved horses, and their owner, Cowboy Bob, was an excellent guide and genuinely wonderful person. I definitely plan on coming back -- it was absolutely worth the drive out there.

We rode the trail with Leah and it was a really fun, beautiful and laidback experience! Strawberry…read more& Chocolate were very sweet and gentle horses, and it was a great way to see the trail from a higher vantage point. Would def recommend and hopefully come back with friends and fam. I can definitely see this being a different experience with each season!

Amazing farm ! Knowledgeable experienced instructors …read more Awesome school horses impeccably cared for.Beautiful grounds ! Safety was a priority everywhere you turned. Owners friendly and welcoming. A wonderful save space to learn about horses and riding. I've been an instructor in the horse industry for many years. This place is a gem .

This is a absolutely wonderful stable with beautiful horses, ponies, and Staff. The manager, Scott…read moreis extremely customer, focused, knowledgeable, and extraordinary.

Had Runabout Farms do a pony party and it was a huge success…read more The care and love that Lori and her crew showed to the kids was absolutely overwhelming My sons bday is one he will remember forever

We had my grandson birthday party and hired runabout farm, they did an excellent job. We had…read morePony rides and petting zoo. The kids had an awesome Time. I would highly recommend them if your looking for a great birthday party.

I'm an experienced rider, have been riding and leasing horses since I was a kid, have worked in…read morebarns, have been a certified therapeutic riding instructor, and would not recommend this place because they don't conform to basic safety and horsemanship practices. I won't list all of them - just some highlights. My friend, who is not experienced, wanted to do this trail ride for our birthdays and we thought it would be fun. I've been on trail rides all over the world and know what to expect, and have never pulled out of a ride because I didn't feel safe until this place. I was the first person to be mounted and when the horse came out, I could see that the saddle was improperly placed too far back. I didn't say anything because it's not my place, but when I mounted, the girth was clearly too loose as the saddle started to slip. I told them that the girth was too loose and also that the saddle seemed to far back so Janet said let's reset the saddle and asked me how I would do it! She didn't seem to know the proper placement or how tight to make the girth because apparently this happened before. She then told me to walk down the lawn and let the horse graze while I waited for the rest of the group. It's not a safe practice to let horses graze while mounted, especially with beginners, but apparently that's what they do regularly. When the group was ready to leave, Janet started off on her horse and just about 30 yards from the barn, before even getting to the trail, the horse tripped and fell all the way down to the ground!! Janet fell off of course, and the horse walked off. If I had any doubt that all the red flags I'd clocked were right, this confirmed it. She was shaken up but ok, but didn't go on the ride, I don't know what was up with the horse but if a horse falls down just walking across a lawn, that raises questions about soundness and safety that are serious.

Beautiful place to ride! I love the fact that the owner has saved these horses. I highly recommend…read moreBBR!

Giddy-up pardners!…read more Who knew you can learn to ride horseback right here in Manhattan? Even a city slicker center get on horseback and ride into the sunset. They accept youngsters to adults for horse riding lessons here. It's also a not for profit organization. You can learn English or Western riding, along with grooming and barn management lessons. They can also be combined. For parents this is a terrific thing to treat your kids to. They also accept full and part time volunteers. They also accept tax deductible donations. Located on Randall's Island which I run on a lot, and easy to get to off the Wards Island Bridge.

Today was my daughter's 1st time here and we were 8 mins late. At first it seemed as if they were…read morenot expecting me but after a few mins the lady came back and took my daughter in. Honestly i expected them to just teach her for the remaining 20 mins being that they had other kids there whom had arrived early for their turn. But they gave her an amazing introductory class that made my daughter very comfortable and wanting to go back. DO NOT FORGET BUG SPRAY, like i did! While my daughter rode her horse i spoke to the staff whom were very nice but serious about what they do. Which was reflected in the way the other parents there spoke about their experience there. We will definitely go back. Very happy to have found this place in nyc!

The most amazing farm ! Everyone is wonderful there. The Trainer Danielle is so knowledgeable and…read morewonderful. They not only do lessons, but horse camps and boarding. All the horses are so well taken for and treated like family!. It's a great place to ride.

From the owner: Fun & friendly farm offers horse boarding, riding lessons, training, shows, sales, leases, day…read morecamps, sleep away camps, birthday parties, lots of unique programs for children, a 4-H club, and adult pony club, & more at our immaculate, modern facility! For boarders we offer the following: Huge, matted stalls with windows & lights, daily, all-day turnout, top quality grain & hay, 24/7 supervision, BOTH indoor & outdoor riding rings, round pen, state land trails attached to the farm, full heated kitchen & bathroom, horses are carefully looked after & receive TLC every day! Board packages start at only $250/month. For riders, we offer quality instruction at affordable prices on safe, well-trained horses & ponies who all have show experience & make learning easy & fun! Both English & western lessons are offered to children & adults all year round. As always, beginners are always welcome! No matter your riding style or ability, we are always happy to help! Call today & join the fun!

This is where I ride and keep my horse. Westchester has lots of barns to choose from, but Shady…read moreLane Farm is the only one I know of that's both a family-friendly barn for beginners who want to learn on a school horse AND a place that takes serious, competitive young riders to A-rated shows. They give riders excellent training in technique and horsemanship and take excellent care of the horses.

From the owner: Since 1962, Shady Lane Farm has taught riders to have solid foundations in riding and horsemanship…read more We believe that the best riders truly understand their horses and that good horsemanship is the basis for good riding. Manager and head trainer Alex Dunaif was a top junior rider, national champion and accomplished show jumper. In 2011 Alex became one of the first professionals to be selected into the Trainer Certification Program by the United States Hunter Jumper Association. In both our Bedford and Yorktown barns, we offer full and basic board. Our facilities have well-ventilated 12 x 12 stalls, a variety of paddocks, a fire safety system and staff living on premises. We keep your horse happy and healthy with excellent hay, grain, supplements and individualized care.

Had my first horseback lesson here. The staff is so super sweet and kind! Especially Jenna, my…read moreinstructor. I took the half hour lesson because I'm a totalnewbie and wanted to try it out. It was so soothing and therapeutic -- looking forward to my next visit but this time with friends!!!!

Amazing and unforgettable experience!…read more Came here to have my first ever horseback riding experience two weeks ago. People are so nice and warm. Instructors are very patient and motivating. After my first 30 mins on the horse, I have fallen in love with the riding. Decided to take regular classes right after, and now I am looking forward to my weekly lesson and interaction with the horses!! In addition to public lessons, they provide therapeutic riding for those in needs as well. Plus, they are non profit making organization, the lesson fees are going to be used in somewhere meaningful. Taking lessons here is win-win for sure. Highly recommended! Hopefully in the nearby future, would be advanced enough to ride on the trail in the nearby Forest Park!