When Families Want To Go Horseback Riding Long Island Is A Perfect Location

By Elsa English


There are high sand dunes and beyond them ocean beaches that are outstandingly beautiful. Equestrian access to these gorgeous shores are limited during the summer season. When searching for the ones available for horseback riding long island is the place to find them.

The senses are filled to overflowing on these beaches. The eyes take in the spectacular visual scenes. The ears fill riders with relaxing sounds. Salt water scents are wafted through the air as the horses walk on the sand or through the gentle waves washing over it.

A girl with a smile on her face reaches out and pats her horses neck. A soft whinney from her mount seems to express pleasure at her touch. A line of horses and riders walks along enjoying their surroundings and seemingly joining with nature.

A one hour trail ride is available on a daily basis. There are various requirements imposed by the various livery stables. Helmets are mandatory at all for safety purposes.

Aside from the beach trails, nine miles of bridle paths wind through Hempstead Lake State Park. Trail guides are professionally trained to lead groups of riders over these trails. Riders can spot rabbits and turtles who live in the protected environment of the park. The guide can point out an eagles soaring overhead as they ride.

During the summer vacation from school, children can attend a week or two of horseback riding camp at one of the stables. The lessons include how to care for a horse. The child washes, brushes and feeds and waters the horses. He learns about the tack used for riding and sometimes can bridle or saddle the horse before taking a ride.

In small groups they learn about all the activities carried out in the barn. Feeding and demonstrations on hoof care and other grooming activities are given. Riding lessons begin in an enclosed ring outdoors in summer.

As expected, the children anticipate the riding with excited awe. These summer camps are popular with boy and girl scout troops. Everyone enjoys being around these magnificent animals to learn about and especially to ride them.

The five lakes are circled by trails for the riders to use. They to up and down over gently sloping hills and alongside a gold course. In autumn, the colored leaves are outlined against a blue-gray sky and the air is a little brisk.

Stables on Long Island offer other riding opportunities. For those who like to do a little birdwatching as they traverse the forested trails, they can see scarlet tanagers and yellow-bellied sapsuckers on wing in Prospect Park. Chipmunks scurry through the brush.

The livery horses are well trained and gentle and easy to handle. They will be suitable for both children and adults. They follow the guide in an orderly line. When the riders are sufficiently skilled at riding, the guide will allow them to trot over the trails.

This is a wonderful pastime for children as most are enamored with the horses they ride. They learn to love these animals and enjoy the beauty of nature all at the same time. It is a perfect vacation or weekend recreation enjoyed by children and entire families.




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