For Beautiful Trails Horseback Riding Long Island Is The Ideal 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.

Spectacular vistas fill the eyes with wonderful things to look at. The soft sound of waves washing on the shore fill the ears. The distinctive scent of salt water wafts up to fill the sense of smell as the animals carry the riders over the sand with waves lapping gently at their hooves.

A delighted girl reaches forward to pat her horses neck with her free hand. A soft whinney seems to express the pleased response of her mount. Horse and rider both seem caught up in their surroundings and the joining with nature is confirmed.

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.

In addition to the beaches there are nine miles of bridal paths through Hempstead Lake State Park. Professionally trained trail guides accompany most groups of riders. They can point out the turtles and rabbits who are permanent residents in the park. They can alert riders to an eagle soaring overhead.

In the summer, when school is out, children can attend a week long horseback riding camp at one of the stables. As the child learns how to care for a horse, he learns how to wash, groom and feed the equine. There is learning about the equipment and how to bridle and saddle a horse.

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.

They anticipate riding lessons the most. It means they will soon go out on the trails. Summer camps are attended by girl and boy scout troops. They and all children enjoy their days of being around these beautiful horses and learning to ride.

There are five lakes in the area. Equestrian trails take you over rolling hills and alongside a manicured country-club golf course. It is especially lovely in the autumn when leaves are changing and the air is crisp.

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.

Enjoy trails along the lake. Riders of all ages can be taken on some of these trail rides. The horses are well-schooled and walk over the trails in a uniform fashion. If a group is considered able, the guides will allow the horses to trot as well as walk.

Horseback riding is a wonderful activity for children, families and couples. It is a way to connect with these beautiful animals and nature at the same time. It is a vacation, or regular weekend activity enjoyed by many on trail rides during all seasons.




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