From beginner lessons to scenic trail rides, New Jersey offers plenty of horseback riding experiences for families. These private and public stables welcome kids, parents and riders of all skill levels.
North Jersey
- Echo Lake Stables, Newfoundland, 973-697-1257
- Garret Mountain Equestrian Center, (Elite Equine Center), Woodland Park, 973-279-2974
- Heritage Stables, Randolph, 973-328-3000
- Legends Riding Stable, Vernon, 973-827-8332
- Saddle Ridge Riding Center, Franklin Lakes, 201-847-9999
- Seaton Hackney Stables, Morristown, 973-644-3355
- Snowbird Acres Farm, Long Valley, 908-876-4200
- Spring Valley Equestrian Center, Newton, 973-383-3766
- Top View Riding Ranch, Blairstown, 908-362-1440
- VonThun Farms, Washington Twp., 732-986-6816
- Watchung Stables, Mountainside, 908-789-3665
Central Jersey
- Baymar Farms, Morganville, 732-591-9600
- Beacon Hill Show Stables, Colts Neck, 732-332-0800
- Bella Rosa Riding Academy, Howell, 732-938-5445
- Best Chance Farm, Farmingdale, 732-539-5586
- Brass Ring Farm, Pittstown, 908-887-7325
- Circle A Riding Academy, Howell, 732-938-2004
- Congress Hill Farm, Monroe Twp., 732-524-7244
- Farrington Farms, North Brunswick, 732-821-9844
- Fleetwood Equestrian Services, Farmingdale, 732-299-7380
- Free Spirit Farm, Freehold, 732-637-9686
- Get Over It Stables, Monroe Twp., 908-692-7371
- Good Times Farm, Freehold, 732-409-2882
- Harleys & Horses Farm, Howell, 732-600-8503
- Highland Farm, Atlantic Highlands, 732-576-8911
- Hunter Brook Horse Farm, Howell, 732-319-0662
- Irish Manor Stables, Stockton, 267-566-4986
- Keona Farm, Amwell Valley, 609-397-6598
- Kim Herslow Dressage at Upper Creek Farm, Stockton, 732-259-0412
- La Finca NJ, Whitehouse Station, 610-730-3690
- Lancaster Equestrian Stables, Eatontown, 732-421-6791
- Lancaster Show Stables, Tinton Falls, 732-939-7510
- Legacy Riding Stables, Sayreville, 732-727-3838
- Lord Stirling Park, Bridgewater, 908-722-1200, ext. 5522
- Market Street, Frenchtown, 098-229-5297
- Mercer County Stables (Mercer County Equestrian Center), West Windsor, 609-730-9059, ext. 404
- Mountain View Equestrian, Pittstown, 908-437-8688
- Nevergreen Farm, Farmingdale, 732-256-9271
- New Song Stable, Annandale, 908-727-0283
- Painted Pony Riding Academy, Colts Neck, 732-771-3962
- River Edge Farm, Bedminster, 908-420-1274
- Sandstone Stables, Colts Neck, 732-674-3202
- Scussell Farm, Pittstown, 908-442-0208
- Silver Bit & Spur Farm, Whitehouse Station, 908-534-4010
- Silver Dollar Stables, Cranbury, 609-395-1790
- Smoke Hollow Farm, Pittstown, 908-730-8389
- Stargate Farm, Allentown, 732-740-3981
- Stonehenge Stables, Colts Neck, 732-409-3800
- Sunnyside Equestrian Center, Lincroft, 732-224-1367
- True Connections Stable, Freehold Twp., 732-492-0133
- Voight Farms & Performing Horses, Monroe Twp., 732-979-9590
- Washington Riding Stables, Sayreville, 732-249-2471
South Jersey
- Dream Park, Logan Twp., 856-241-1415
- Forest Edge Farm, Little Egg Harbor, 609-709-9296
- Krowicki’s Touch of Magic Stables, New Egypt, 609-477-2315
- North View Farm, Bordentown, 609-923-4330
- Rockin’ J Ranch, Egg Harbor City, 888-534-0989
- Okey Doke Ranch, Clarksboro, 856-224-0195
- Split Elm Equestrian, Galloway, 609-965-5010
- Suffolk Stables, Shamong, 609-346-7093
- Shyanchee Stables and Horseback Riding, Jackson Twp., 732-254-2142
There are also facilities in New Jersey that use equine therapy to help kids with different abilities:
- Dreamweaver Equine Center, Ringoes, 973-800-7141
- Equine Therapy of NJ, Long Valley, 201-400-7702
- Horse Sense, Howell Twp., 732-910-7855
- Mane Stream (formerly Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center), Oldwick, 908-439-9636
- Pony Power Therapies, Mahwah, 201-934-1001
- Riding With Heart, Pittstown, 908-735-5912
- Rein Dancer Therapeutic Riding Center, New Egypt, 609-752-0900
- Rocking Horse Rehab at the Essex Equestrian Center, West Orange, 973-731-8588
You can also take your horse to the beach! Island Beach State Park allows riding from October to April on the southernmost end, and Brigantine Island’s North Beach lets you ride from October to March. Before you saddle up, check times and if you need a permit in advance.
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