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Horse Riding

Pelham Bit Stables

📍 The Bronx, NY

★4.0(68 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Horse riding stable in The Bronx offering pony rides, English and Western lessons, and guided trail rides. Known for patient instructors and a welcoming environment for first-time riders.

✓ Patient staff✓ Intimate setting
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★★★★★Featured review by Steven Blount

I loved this place. We took a group from my school here. The atmosphere was really chill and spacious. Belongings were safe anywhere on the property. I had a student leave 3 items in 3 differnet places and they were able to retrieve it with ease. The horses are kept healthy and treated with care. The close up experience was second to none. I loved that it was smaller and more intimate in comparison to a regular petting zoo. People are able to learn how to ride at all levels and enjoy it at their own pace. Im definitely coming back with my family for a day packed of fun but not packed with too many people.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with young children seeking pony rides and beginner lessons in a smaller, more personal setting. The staff is particularly patient with new riders. However, avoid trail rides due to safety concerns, and serious riders may find equipment and consistency lacking.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring gloves as required by the facility
⏰Stick to pony rides and basic lessons rather than trail rides
đŸŽŸī¸Good for school groups - belongings are secure on property
🚗Expect western saddles - English saddles may not be available

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.0
★★★★★

68 Google reviews

Friendly, patient staff80%
Well-cared for horses60%
Intimate, less crowded60%
Safety and management issues40%
Equipment inconsistency20%
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Steven Blount

2 years ago

★★★★★

“I loved this place. We took a group from my school here. The atmosphere was really chill and spacious. Belongings were safe anywhere on the property. I had a student leave 3 items in 3 differnet places and they were able to retrieve it with ease. The horses are kept healthy and treated with care. The close up experience was second to none. I loved that it was smaller and more intimate in comparison to a regular petting zoo. People are able to learn how to ride at all levels and enjoy it at their own pace. Im definitely coming back with my family for a day packed of fun but not packed with too many people.”

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Jasmine Black

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Best place I've been to this year 2025 they have pony rides available horseback riding lessons the people there are really sweet and kind and very patient 💗 highly recommend must wear gloves I hope if you do decide to go with family or friend or by yourself you will definitely have fun I feel like in my opinion”

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mel brooks

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Visited today with my 7 year old. She loves it. The staff was pleasant and she thoroughly enjoyed her pony ride.”

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Caterine Bolivar

3 months ago

★★★★★

“The worst experience of my entire life, for me and my family. I decided to take the ride with my children, five of us in total, and they only gave us one guide. The person led us on the tour, and along the way, we had to cross the car tracks, where a car braked very suddenly, scaring both us and our horses. The woman who was our guide just said it was normal. My children were very frightened, we couldn't finish the ride, and we had to turn back. Additionally, the person in charge of the stables spoke Spanish and spoke very poorly of his own coworkers, creating a truly hostile and uncomfortable environment. I do not recommend this place; the riding area is dangerous, and the people who work here are not friendly. They are rough with the animals, and they give difficult-to-handle horses to customers they don't like. In my husband's case, his horse wouldn't move, and the guide had to go to him several times to get it to continue. I will never come back here, and I will never recommend it. I chose a different place yesterday, and it was simply spectacular.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

City Island Stables offers pony rides for children up to 90 lbs, English and Western riding lessons for all levels, and guided trail rides on scenic paths. The facility provides helmets, accommodates riders up to 240 lbs, and hosts birthday parties for up to 15 children with dedicated party areas and refrigerator access.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 18:00

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