Horseback
Riding
You're a Western rider and you believe it's the only way -- or you
ride English and believe Western riders are missing something.
In New York State we just like to ride -- Western or English. So no
matter what boots you wear, we have plenty of dude ranches, farms and
trails to enjoy your passion.
Dude ranches offer a variety of choices, from low-cost to deluxe, for
the horse-loving family, couple or single vacationer. Each has its specialty
-- crossing the Hudson River on horseback, cookouts on the trail, moonlight
hayrides, bass and trout fishing, polo, guest participation rodeos,
square dancing or trap shooting.
Traditionally New York's dude ranch season is from May through November,
although an increasing number operate year-round and offer ice-skating,
snowmobiling and both alpine and cross-country skiing.
If you own a horse we have abundant trail systems. The Department of
Environmental Conservation, Preserve Protection and Management (518/457-7433)
will provide information and guide books to trail systems throughout
the state. Several state park facilities (518/474-0456) include horse
trails, ranging from short bridle paths at Clermont and John Jay Homestead
site to sophisticated horse trail networks at Connetquot State Park
Preserve, Allegany State Park and the Rockefeller State Preserve.
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