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.

Absolutely incredible!!! Had the best time. Chocolate is the best boy. Such beautiful horsesread more

This barn is very kid friendly so as a woman without kids, this can be a plus or a minus -- I do…read morehave a niece but she hasn't had time to learn to ride so I would take her there. The indoor is large and well-lite as well as the horses have good turn-out. In addition, there are dressage letters although sometimes certain people don't want to use the aids they have at their facility. The barn is very clean and there are many horses as well as a field for cross-country jumping and a good outdoor ring. Also they will help you tack and untack. The trainers take cash, some major credit cards, checks and of course traveler's checks. I don't know about Apple Pay. Some of the grooms are very good guys who speak English and Spanish. However, one trainer thinks you can text and drive so that isn't a good thing (you should know better). They also have handicapped parking that is reassuring to see.

Nice, large property with turn out, indoor and outdoor rings, and, wooded trails. For those with…read moretheir own horses. Show vibe, kids, especially in the Summer, and horses are well cared for. They tack and untack well, a nice perk. Few adults. No lounge, or social area for the kids. But if you just want a convenient picturesque place to ride and keep your horse, you could do worse. The place is safe, with a rustic vibe. Stalls in various sizes spread over several barns. Tack rooms average, but some room for trunks. Grooms are nice and know what they are doing. Vets and farriers there pretty much weekly.

Such an awesome location located nearby! I spoke with many people beforehand who were all surprised…read moreto know of a local spot right in Syosset with horseback riding. The trails were awesome and Janet was so incredibly nice and knowledgeable. I took my boyfriend for his birthday and he loved it!! I would recommend wearing stretchy/loose fitting jeans. You definitely dont want something too tight as itll be extremely uncomfortable and painful when in the saddle. It can be painful in your inner thighs after a while but Janet gave some good tips to minimize that feeling! After the 1.25h ride we got to feed the horses apples and carrots (they loveeeee carrots!) that we had brought from our home. DEFINITELY recommend going here and maybe deeper into the Spring as we didnt get to see much greenery since things are JUST beginning to bloom - but thats not their fault!

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.

I highly recommend High Point Farms II. I'm an old guy starting year four and have very much…read moreenjoyed it. Cassidy has an exceptionally good eye for what you need as a student and the pace at which you should learn. She emphasizes proper positioning for maximum safety. Her rapport with the horses is incredible. She is very flexible about scheduling and easy to work with.

From the owner: Specializes in adult and young rider lessons, equine training, boarding, and equine assisted…read morepsychotherapy.

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!

My children feel as loved as the horses here. A truly special place with rescued horses and kind,…read moretalented riding instructors. They have horse lessons, horse summer camps (day camps), horse birthday parties, and a fall "Boo at the Barn" party. Located just behind Bowlmor in Norwalk, on a quite tree-lined road.

I started riding with Sally as an adult after taking a break for a few years after college. While I…read morehave since moved and am no longer able to ride on a weekly basis, I still find her lessons incredibly effective for the times that I am able to make it to the barn. She knows what makes each individual horse and rider tick, which enables her to bring out the best in both of them. I especially love her knowledge in dressage and emphasis on flat work. With Sally, I understand the "why" behind her instruction. I wish I found her years earlier!

I have ridden with a lot of different instructors over my 20+ years of riding, and Sally is without…read morea doubt one of the best. She has a sixth sense when it comes to what each horse and rider needs in the moment and tailors the lesson accordingly. Her extensive dressage background ensures that her students are equipped with a solid foundation in flatwork that translates beautifully over fences. In 5 months of consistent lessons, Sally completely boosted my confidence and got me back to jumping small courses after a long break. Sadly I'm not able to ride very often these days, but whenever I do get a chance to take a lesson with Sally, she is always able to meet me wherever I am that day and I walk away feeling accomplished. She has taught me not just how to ride, but how to truly connect with a horse in a way I never have before. Sally also has a lot of experience training horses, particularly thoroughbreds. I highly recommend her for all of your riding and training needs.

Wonderful place for beginners or some like me to get my confidence back after not riding forca long…read moretime. Horses are very well cared for. Happy place!

Very cute. I took both my son there for a saturday mini camp. They loved it. My youngest was afraid…read moreto ride the horse which was the whole point BUT he loved all the other activities they did. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will take them back. Price was very reasonable.