This place is beautiful. They obviously love the horses and take care of them exceptionally well. I…read moretook my son for his first ever horse ride and Courtney was fantastic with him! I was amazed how well he did. She made him feel so comfortable And I'm sure he will want to write again as a result. Very impressed with the cleanliness of this facility. We had a great experience!

My wife and I drove past Rita's while exploring Montauk on a rainy day. We called back the…read morefollowing morning to ask about trail rides. Easy enough process and we were booked for the afternoon. Things were running a little late but no big deal by us - we passed the time in the area and headed back. We killed another 10 minutes petting the very friendly goats wandering about before getting saddled up for a ride. Our guide was a very young but very knowledgeable girl our from NYC for the summer. She was so sweet and my wife chatted with her about horses the entire time we walked the trails. Wise beyond her years is an understatement. She was a joy and we're both terribly sorry we didn't seem to catch her name. The trail was easy and quiet. We trotted a few times and our guide checked on us every 5-7 minutes to make sure we were comfortable and feeling good. She noticed my saddle slipped right away and guided me through fixing it. Total pro! We did an hour - it was a bit much for me after around 40 minutes but I'm not an experienced rider so maybe that's why. The trail is a loop so don't expect a full hour of unique sights. However, we really found it peaceful and enjoyable. It was $75/each which we felt was fair. Two tips: 1. Cash only, so bring enough! 2. Tip your guide!

This doesn't look open but it is. We dropped by late in the afternoon as Rita was cleaning out the…read morebarn but she was happy to answer my kids' questions and let us wander around patting the animals (we did not ask about a pony ride.) All the animals are very friendly, including Henrietta the chicken who gently pecks at you to demand a pat (who knew chickens were so snuggly?!) My kids really enjoyed the relaxed no hype time and want to go back right away. Be careful driving in and backing out. The animals are free range and Henrietta often leads them out to greet arriving cars.

Can't say enough good things about this place!!…read more I came out here with a group of 10 for a bachelorette party in October and we had an amazing experience! Cate, the owner was an absolute delight to work with and she was so helpful. I probably called 10 different times with numerous questions/changing the group size, etc. and she was so patient and accommodating. They provide the helmets and any additional equipment needed for the horse back ride. Our group was a divide of some experienced riders and some total beginner's, some of which were very nervous and afraid (myself included) and they were really good about helping us feel comfortable. There was a guide at the beginning and the end of the group. The ride was pretty long, about an hour and a half and we went onto the beach for part of it which was really pretty. We also did some advanced riding, called trotting, which was a bit scary, as a non-horse lover, but it ended up being fun! This is definitely a fun and different activity. I will warn that it is pricey though at 180$/person!

Great ride! Horses were all very well behaved, Austin did a good job checking on everyone…read morethroughout the ride, and it goes without saying that it's a beautiful ride through the state park and onto the beach!

Absolutely wonderful experience with my grandchildren!!! Tammy is so patient and kind and Honey is…read morea perfect pony for littles!

Words getting around, it's becoming a popular destination... I've been here twice this month just…read morefor birthday parties... and what fun it was! Pony parties are a great activity.. the package usually allocates 2hrs for the party, 1hr for the horse ride (unlimited kids and unlimited rides) in an indoor arena and 1hr for food,cake and presents... it's about $200 for 3 horses & $25 for additional horses. The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, table& chairs all you need to bring are decorations cake and pizza... that make it easy-peasy! The stables are well maintained and clean...Additionally, they also provide horse boarding, summer camps ($250 a week), and riding lessons. I was there while they had lessons and I thought they provided really good attention to the rider... I think summer camps would be a gr8 way to start off for my tot and see if it evolves into something more.

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.

They run such a great summer horse camp for kids. Highly recommended spot for kids to learn the…read moreropes of horsemanship!

It was my first lesson I loved it can't wait to go back Amy was very nice and Ben was such a…read moresweetheart

My daughter loved her first pony ride and has been telling everyone about Cappuccino. We saw two…read morebaby ponies while we visited. A good place to spend time with kids if you are in the area.

Very boring, slow ride for the price. Main trail leader…read more(owner?) and her assistant were not very welcoming. No greeting or conversation before riding. Just took our money and made sure we signed the waiver. We didn't even get a "hello" or "welcome". Definitely didn't get a goodbye and or "thank you". Word of advice: be grateful to out of towner's here supporting your community. Not as if we are a burden.

Hidden Lake Farms was an amazing experience. It was the highlight of our summer. The ponies and…read morehorses were super gentle and kind. We would strongly recommend this camp to anyone who likes horses and ponies. To anyone who goes there keep an eye out for the ponies Pumpkin and Nellie Bell. Ella(age 9) and Layo(age 10)

I'd been looking for the right place to start riding again and Hidden Lake is it! Jackie and Edgar…read moretake such great care of the horses and create the most comfortable environment to learn in. I can't wait to go back with extra carrots for my new love, Remington

I took a trial lesson here, but my sister rides here, so I still come frequently to visit. All of…read morethe horses are taken care of very well, and the people working here are all friendly. I wish I could submit a picture of Fangio after they let me groom him.

I love CHF. It's one of my favorite places to be, I enjoy seeing all the ponies and riding some. I…read morestarted on CC, and she helped teach me what I know with her being patient with me. The staff is great, I really miss CHF. Here, you feel like you have potential and that feels great. I used to be a really slow learner in horseback riding and I thought I wouldn't and probably would never be a good rider, but then my mom found CHF and i've been moving up in my riding career since. I love the hidden farm, I'd go there over anywhere on Earth any day. I would honestly suggest choosing this barn when learning to ride, all the other barns are not as good for beginners as Chester Hill Farm is.

The views were beautiful during our trail ride through Rodman's Hollow nature preserve. My…read moreboyfriend and I went, never having ridden a horse before. Our guide Jon was beyond helpful and showed us the ropes! He was even kind enough to snap a few pictures for us. It was super beginner friendly and such an amazing experience. Definitely one of the most memorable parts of our Block Island trip!

Horse riding on Block Island is an unforgettable experience. If you're not familiar with horses,…read moreI'd recommend being careful--but that's just horses in general, I suppose, nothing specific to Rustic Rides. I went riding here on July 26, this past summer, on Rodman's Hollow Trail. My horse was mellow. We rode out in a group, and there were no incidents to speak of. It's a basic, solid horse riding place, not a multimillion dollar resort. I would definitely go back.