Ever want to go horseback riding? Thinking about saddling up but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry. We wrangled up a bunch of the best equestrian centers on Long Island that serve everyone from beginners to advanced riders and children to adults. Get back in touch with nature on scenic trails, or to challenge yourself by taking riding lessons and competing in equestrian competitions.

 

Aureliano Equestrian - Located at Stanhope Stables in Huntington. A high quality horseback riding facility offering lessons to riders of all levels. With a stable full of safe, show quality horses and ponies, Aureliano Equestrian helps riders of all ages and skills reach their goals. Whether it is riding a horse for the first time, becoming a competitive and skillful rider or winning a top competition, Aureliano Equestrian can get you there. Beyond lessons, Aureliano Equestrian also offers boarding, training and sales. Location: 7 Downs Road, Huntington, (516) 669-6976.

 

Parkview Riding Center - Fully equipped equestrian center with a large indoor riding arena and three outdoor riding rings. Horse owners and riders can board or lease their horses at the center, and learners can take part in clinics, shows, camp programs, and therapeutic riding programs. Location: 989 Connetquot Avenue, Central Islip, (631) 581-9477.

 

Suffolk Equestrian Academy - Offers a host of services from affordable boarding options to equine education programs, and everything in between. The perfect place for both experienced horsemen and first time novice encounters. Affordable full service boarding rates with several options that cater to horses of all ages and needs, and horse owners of any experience level. Professional riding lessons for riders from adult amateurs to first time beginners, with both private and group options available. Also offers summer and seasonal camp programs plus a wonderful pony party service, ideal for birthday parties or family events. Location: 188 Bellport Avenue, Medford, (631) 348-1948.

 

Focus Farm - Focus Farm offers horseback riding lessons, training, and boarding for horses in Riverhead. Location: 1200 Cross River Drive in Riverhead, (631) 599-0655.

 

Island Hills Stable - Island Hills Stable and Equestrian Center offers lessons and training for beginner through advanced riders. Beyond lessons and boarding, Island Hills also offers birthday parties and riding camps for children. Location: 26 Rocky Point Road, Middle Island, (631) 924-4046.

 

Old Bethpage Equestrian Center - Lessons and training in Hunter/Jumpers, Equitation, Dressage, Western Pleasure, Gymkhana, and Western Trail Riding. Riders can also come here for year-round trail riding, summer camp, and birthday parties. Location: 499 Winding Road, Old Bethpage.

 

Nativity Riding Academy - Teaches the art of safe equitation, husbandry, and welfare of the horse to people of all levels. Lessons for learning your seat, or balance on horseback are offered daily as well. English equitation as well as a variety of basics across disciplines are taught. English seats including hunter seat equitation, jumpers and dressage are taught. Western pleasure and trail are included in programs to create versatile riders as well. Location: 48 Woodlot Road, Ridge, (631) 504-0085.

 

Knoll Farm - Horse boarding facility and riding school providing equestrian services to Long Island for over 50 years. Trainers available for hunter/jumpers and dressage. Location: 849 Suffolk Avenue, Brentwood, (631) 435-1880.

 

Country Farms Equestrian - Located on 14 acres, with housing for up to 70 horses. This facility has an 80 x 220 indoor riding arena, with 22 stalls attached. Trains and teaches year round in full comfort. Equestrian events arena is the size of a football field (150 ft wide by 300 feet long) allowing them to play polo, schedule horse shows, host clinics for any and all disciplines. Location: 200 Bellport Avenue, Medford, (631) 345-9585.