1 / 2Rocking Horse Farms
📍 Central Islip, NY
Central Islip horse farm offering riding lessons across skill levels, open trail rides on 80+ miles of trails, pony birthday parties, and a petting zoo available for private events. Minimum riding age is 5.
This is a very friendly place. They are many different levels of riding available. Come and enjoy all the horses.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children 5 and older wanting an authentic horseback riding experience — trail rides, lessons, or both. The extensive trail network and safety-focused staff make it a standout for families ready to commit to real riding. Younger kids under 5 have sparse options, and the petting zoo requires a private party booking.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Paul Letteri
5 months ago
“This is a very friendly place. They are many different levels of riding available. Come and enjoy all the horses.”
Buddy Hansome
5 months ago
“This place is the best place to trailride. The staff is friendly, knowledgable, and always concerned with safety. The horses are well cared for, happy, and gentle. Those things along with over 80 miles of trails make this a rare gem for horseback riding. Also, there arent too many open trail rides on the island. This place is the best 1 hour vacation you take. Being the youngstets theyll love it .”
Robert RKNY26 (PresRKNY)
2 years ago
“Coming here brought me right back to my childhood and I have no regrets. There’s so much to do here besides just horseback riding and it’s good for a variety of ages, although the younger kids will get the most out of it.”
Armando Cao
5 months ago
“This place it is nice and the people are very friendly, we love it”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Rocking Horse Farms combines trail riding, structured lessons, and private event hosting at its Central Islip facility. Over 80 miles of trails accommodate beginner through experienced riders. Staff prioritise safety and match horses to rider experience. The petting zoo section operates for private birthday parties only — not general admission. Ponies can be brought to your location for events.
