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Frog Hollow Farm | 845-384-6424 | |
Frog Hollow Farm, home to
Horses for a Change
is a 501C3 Tax Exempt Charitable organization located at Esopus, NY 12429 in Ulster County.
From Frog Hollow: "Welcome to Frog Hollow Farm and Horses for a Change. Our 135 acres are nestled in the hills overlooking the Hudson River between Kingston and New Paltz, New York. Riding and caring for horses in this special place connects us to the natural world in a life increasingly dominated by technology. At Frog Hollow, we believe that learning to ride and learning to care for horses stretches our minds, our bodies and our spirits. website and more . . . |
All High Falls Listings
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Duchess Farm Equestrian Center | 914-388-3128 | |
Duchess Farm Equestrian Center offering boarding, training, and lessons, is located at 35 Warren Way, High Falls NY 12440 in Dutchess County. website and more . . . |
All Highland Listings
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Rocking Horse Ranch "all inclusive" Resort | 845-691-2927 | |
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort is located at 600 Route 44/55, Highland NY 12528, Ulster County in the mid-Hudson Valley.
From Rocking Horse: "We’re more than just horses - We’re the most fun your family ever had. We offer 4 seasons of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. Our sprawling 500-acre property and beautiful private lake provides a scenic backdrop for your family’s next big adventure. Enjoy three delicious daily all-you-can-eat meals, prepared by our culinary team, many of whom are graduates of the Culinary Institute of America, right here in the Hudson Valley. End the night with top-name entertainment, featuring magicians,comedians, jugglers, Wild West Shows and circus acts from around the world. Get cozy in our updated rooms with luxurious mattresses and Bunk Beds for the kids. It’ll be the best family vacation you’ve ever had." website and more . . . |
All Kerhonkson Listings
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Minnewaska State Park | 845-256-0579 | |
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located at 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson NY 12446, Ulster County in the Hudson Valley.
"Minnewaska State Park Preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. The park features numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, dense hardwood forests, incising sheer cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views, clear streams cut into valleys, world-class rock climbing and 35 miles of carriage roads and 35 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. And, all this within an hour and a half drive from New York City. website and more . . . |
All Kingston Listings
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The D & H Canal Heritage Corridor, 35-miles in size, is located in central Ulster County. The route follows the Delaware & Hudson Canal, the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad trail, and the scenic Rondout Creek.
From D&H Canal Heritage Corridor Alliance: "Thirty-five miles of historic adventure, this route traces the Delaware & Hudson Canal, the New York Ontario & Western Railroad, and the scenic Rondout Creek. Spanning the width of a rural valley in central Ulster County, this trail provides access to many outstanding natural and historic resources. Experience the D&H Canal towpaths and locks, historic hamlets, monumental cement caves and kilns, the forested and pastoral route of the abandoned O&W Railroad, scenic woodlands and stream valleys, wetlands, and other natural resources along the way." website and more . . . |
All New Paltz Listings
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Kindred Spirits Horsemanship | 845-419-5281 | |
Kindred Spirits Horsemanship is located at 228 North Ohioville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 in Ulster County.Kindred Spirits offers lessons in all levels in English and Western disciplines.- jumping, cross country, and horsemanship. website and more . . . | ||
Payne Farm Too | 845-255-0177 | |
Payne Farm Too, offering horseback rides, is located at 125 Dubois Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 in Ulster County.
From Payne Farm Too: "A favorite of the outdoor enthusiasts looking for an ‘adventure fix’ within reach of New York City. Our 100 acre private trail system lies in the majestic views of the world famous Shawangunk Mountains with horseback rides for beginners through advanced. "Enjoy the fresh air, breath-taking views and serenity from your comfortable saddle on the back of one of our sweet, professional trail horses. We’ve been enjoying taking folks riding in the foothills of the ‘Gunk Mountains for more than a quarter of a century." website and more . . . |
All Olivebridge Listings
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Ashokan Horseback Riding Club | 845-657-8021 | |
Ashokan Horseback Riding Club is located at 363 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge, NY 12461 in Ulster County.
From Ashokan: "One does not have to be an experienced rider to enjoy the pleasure of having a horse take him or her on a pleasant outing. Under strict supervision, on well trained horses, we escort our visitors on a ride that is both fun and educational. The more one learns about equitation the more one enjoys. website and more . . . |
All Woodstock Listings
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Green Heron Farm | 845-246-9427 | |
Green Heron Farm, an equestrian center, is located at 446 John Joy Road, Woodstock, NY 12498 in Ulster County.
From Green Heron: "Green Heron Farm is located 3 miles from the Village of Woodstock in the heart of the scenic Hudson Valley. 2015 will mark the 36th year that Green Heron Farm has been providing boarding and riding instruction to the community of the Mid Hudson Valley. website and more . . . |
More Hudson Valley Equestrian Facilities | Horseback Riding |
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Albany County [7 listings over 5 locations]
Columbia County [3 listings over 3 locations]
Dutchess County [11 listings over 10 locations]
Greene County [3 listings over 3 locations]
Orange County [15 listings over 11 locations]
Putnam County [9 listings over 6 locations]
Rensselaer County [5 listings over 4 locations]
Rockland County [8 listings over 6 locations]
Saratoga County [1 listing over 1 location]
Westchester County [15 listings over 14 locations]
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