1 / 3Sunnyside Equestrian Center
📍 Middletown Township, NY
Part of the Monmouth County Park System, offering riding lessons, trail riding, and the SPUR therapeutic program for children with special needs. Experienced female instructors and dedicated volunteers in a scenic park setting.
Sunnyside is an incredible facility that provides programs for Equine Therapy. The staff is amazing. The horses and the property are absolutely beautiful. It is a true treasure to have in Monmouth County. And a heads up for the reviewer that thinks it is “pony rides for rich kids” he may want to drop by and see that the program is therapy for a wide variety of disabled children, adults and veterans. There are miracles achieved every day through the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers with the support of the county and the SPUR Board
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Families with special needs children seeking structured, therapeutic riding find the SPUR program a genuine asset — instructors are patient and the volunteer team creates a calm, supportive environment. Trail riding suits children who want a less structured experience with horses.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Nick West
6 years ago
“Sunnyside is an incredible facility that provides programs for Equine Therapy. The staff is amazing. The horses and the property are absolutely beautiful. It is a true treasure to have in Monmouth County. And a heads up for the reviewer that thinks it is “pony rides for rich kids” he may want to drop by and see that the program is therapy for a wide variety of disabled children, adults and veterans. There are miracles achieved every day through the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers with the support of the county and the SPUR Board”
Laura Donatone Casalo
a year ago
“If you want to feel like you're in a Hallmark movie, then visit this place. Esp around Christmas time. Love the program, and the instructors are the best group of women you will ever meet. The students are adorable, and the barn staff simply amazing at what they do.”
Angelina Thiel
7 years ago
“My son loves going riding here, especially on the trails. It truely relaxes him. His instructor Lisa is always patient with him. I highly recommended this place if you have a special needs child.”
jodi frunzi
a year ago
“the best! the horses are kept beautifully, the volunteers are so caring, and it is a welcoming place. I sat outside looking at the grounds while my son went for his lesson.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Sunnyside Equestrian Center operates within the Monmouth County Park System and runs the SPUR program — therapeutic horse riding sessions for children with special needs, including autism. Lesson horses are well-maintained, instructors are experienced, and a volunteer team supports every session. Trail riding is available and particularly popular with younger riders. Free parking on-site.
