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Looking for local horse riding area, stables, riding lessons, riding trails, shows, horse-related events and horse resources in Upstate New York?  Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Upstate New York, sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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Clinton County

  • Adirondack Sleigh Rides - Sleigh Rides, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Hiking trails, skiing nearby, meeting room available, horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting),
    260 Pellerin Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Phone: 888-818-2701. Alternate Phone: 518-561-8941. Email: cdfarm@charter.net. Open: Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 8pm, from December 26 until there isn't enough snow; All week Christmas through New Years Day, all week President's week. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We offer sleigh rides at Adirondack Lake Clear Lodge and Retreat in Lake Clear, NY. Group ride is 30 minutes long through the woods on a lantern lit trail and we also offer a private ride on a small cutter which is a 45 minute ride. Hot cocoa is served with both rides. Dinner is also available at The Lodge.
  • Country Dreams Farm - horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    260 Pellerin Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Phone: (518) 565-6051. Email: cdfarm@charter.net. Open: Daily 10am to 5pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, PayPal, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: August 11, 2021)

Essex County

  • Adirondack Equine Center - Boarding stables, Overnight stables, Horse trails (guided), Horse ranches, Dude ranches / Guest ranches, Riding academies, schools, Horses rented (guided trails), Horse ranches, Dude ranches / Guest ranches, Riding academies, schools, Horse riding lessons, equipment & instruction, Western riding equipment & instruction, English riding equipment & instruction, Jumping lessons and ring, Fresh farm breakfasts, Lunches offered, Farm dinners, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Bed and breakfast, Tent camping, horses allowed, Hotel / Motel nearby, Mountain views, Hiking trails, Swimming pool onsite, snowmobiling nearby, washer and dryer available, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, snowmobiling nearby, golf nearby, tennis nearby, fitness/health club nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Pets welcome, Vegetarian meals available, meeting room available, beginners riding lessons, specialty riding lessons, horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), Riding equipment, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    Lake Placid Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Phone: 518-834-9933. Email: equinecntr@aol.com. Open: In the Spring and Summer Monday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm In the Fall Monday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm In the Winter Monday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm (9:00 pm by reservation). Directions: In the winter, our guests can use the following address to type into their gps units or search maps: 2830 Wilmington Road Lake Placid We are a neighbor to The Cellar Bistro & Grille. In the Summer & Fall: Lake Placid Drive Lake Placid, New York 12946 We are walking distance from Main Street, right across from Mirror Lake. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Adirondack Equine runs horseback riding tours and lessons right in the heart of Lake Placid at The Lake Placid Club Resort with views of Mirror Lake, the High Peaks and the Ski Jumps. We also offer a weekly/by-monthly girls horse camp full of exciting challenges and activities. In the winter,join us for an old fashioned excursion through Lake Placid Club's open vistas and experience the majestic forests of the Adirondack Mountains. While sipping hot cocoa, we invite you to explore the wonders of the Olympic Village, Ski Jumps, the High Peaks and Sentinel ranges of our mountains. On a clear night, immerse yourself underneath a blanket and enjoy the constellations of the Adirondack skies. All throughout the season, we offer romantic, lantern lit trails, to complete your special day. Open days & nights. Please call for reservations. A good value for your Lake Placid experience! By coming you will assist us in helping feed a rescued horse or two this winter. We also offer a spectacular dinner ride in a private, romantic setting, please inquire for more information !.
  • Emerald Springs Adirondack Ranch - Trail Riding, Riding Lessons
    651 State Route 186, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Phone: 518-891-3727. Alternate phone: 518-637-1012.  Email: emeraldsprings1@gmail.com. Open: call for hours, horseback trail ride lessons RAIN or SHINE throughout ALL SEASONS. Directions: ​Less than 25 minutes from Lake Placid NY and just minutes away from Saranac Lake NY. Take a horseback ride for the entire family on our multitude of private woodland trails! We have professionally trained our horses since birth. Novices through experts will find them to be of the highest quality and temperament of horses anywhere.  We always provide a knowledgeable Adirondack trail guide who leads the way, answers questions, and provides assistance.
  • Lake Placid Sleigh Rides- Horse trails (guided), Horses trails (unguided), Horse ranches, Horses rented (guided trails), Horse ranches, Dude ranches / Guest ranches, Lunches offered, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Tent camping, horses allowed,
    22830 Wilmington Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Phone: 518-834-9933. Email: info@lakeplacidhorse.com. Open: horse activities including horseback riding: seven days a week, from 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.

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Lewis County

St. Lawrence County