1 / 2Serene Horse Ranch
π Branchville, NY
Trail riding ranch in Branchville offering guided horseback rides through state park terrain covering meadows, forests, and riverside paths. Well-trained, gentle horses with experienced guides make this accessible for first-time riders of all ages.
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families with teenagers or adults ready for their first real trail ride beyond a lead-around pony experience. The guides are skilled at building rider confidence before setting off, and horses are well-matched to ability levels. Teens who have only ridden in circles respond strongly to the state park setting.
βΉοΈ What to Know Before You Go
π¬ What Families Are Saying
View all reviews β226 Google reviews
G Reviews from Google
Courtney Tran
11 months ago
βOne of the activities you have to experience at least once in your life. Iβve always loved horses but have only ever sat on one while a guide held onto the horse by the reigns. This trail ride was absolutely stunning especially during the fall season where the leaves are orange. The staff and horses were extremely friendly and amazing to work with. Atlas and Bon-Bon were adorable and all the other horses are well trained and some were even free roaming. Ed taught us the basics of controlling the horse, and even then, the horses all follow each other anyway. We got beautiful pictures, and I canβt stop talking to everyone about this. I drove all the way here from Piscataway, that took about an hour and a half but I believe my experience made everything worth while. You can tell the staff are attentive and genuinely care about the horses and experiences theyβre providing.β
Casey James Scheiner
11 months ago
βSerene Horse Ranch was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Ed, who I believe is the head rancher, along with two young ranch hands, were incredibly kind and full of positive energy. They made the whole experience enjoyable and easygoing, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The ride itself was peaceful, and I got to ride a beautiful horse named Ivy who made it even more memorable.β
Tammy DAngelo
10 months ago
βA wonderful 2 hour trail ride through the state park. The horses were incredibly well behaved and sweet. My teenagers have only ridden on ponies being lead around a circle. They did great! I canβt wait to go back.β
π¬ What parents mention
Overview
Serene Horse Ranch runs guided trail rides through varied state park terrain with well-trained horses matched to rider experience. Guides Ed, Paula, and ranch hands provide riding instructions before departure, then lead groups through meadows, forest, and scenic riverside trails. The two-hour ride covers the full terrain mix. Fall foliage season adds exceptional colour to the routes.



