Parkview Riding Center Inc — Local services in Town of Islip

I have to respond to "Grace" and her absurd review. I don't know who she is or what her personal agenda is but I have been riding horses since I was 11 years old...I am 58 now. I have gone trail riding in CA, AZ, NM, PA, here on Long Island and elsewhere. In all my YEARS I can't ever recall ONE incident in which someone fell off because of stable-hand error or horse temperament. Off the top of my head I remember one rider who was abusing the horse on a trail. Another was a young kid who freaked out on the horse for some reason. As for Parkview..... are you nuts? These are LOVED and cared for horses. There are some parents who don't take care of their children as well as these people treat their horses. AND they are VERY VERY careful about trail horse temperament. Safety for the rider and the animal come first. As for Grace's assertion about the hoofs and horses tripping, I don't know what color the sky is in her universe but that is insane. Will a trail horse ever buck? YES. Will a trail horse ever get spooked? YES. But my nine year old twin girls have gone trail riding with me dozens of times and my 4'2" 60lb girls NEVER felt in danger, let alone thrown from an 1,100lb animal. I am a helicopter parents who would love to keep my girls in a bubble and protect them from the world and I TRUST PARKVIEW with the two most precious things I...

We had an awesome time on a horseback trail ride in the gorgeous Connectquot river state park preserve.

Our guide, Jen was fantastic 💕. She gave us clear instructions, and we had a smooth one-hour ride. The horses seemed really happy and well taken care of. We even saw one horse having a blast rolling in the grass, just like a playful puppy.

As beginners, we weren't sure what to expect, but once we got there, we felt totally at ease. The nature preserve is stunning and super peaceful. If you're looking to escape the city or introduce your kids to horse riding, this place is perfect.

The reservation was also very convenient, just a phone call and 15$ per person in advance, and we were all set. They charged us 75$ per person for an hour and nothing more. They accept cash and credit cards, no cheques. They also provide helmets for all sizes and they were reasonably clean.

This place is for anyone from NYC who wants to try trail riding. We took the LIRR from Grand Central to central Islip (1 hr n 15mins) and then an Uber to the farm (6mins) . The commute was easy and very convenient.

Quick tip: Bring some carrots and apples for the horses; they love them after...

Our time at Parkview Equestrian Center seemed good to begin with but took a turn for the worst.. On the upside the trail is gorgeous and the guides are nice. The horses were very calm and well mannered although their care was less than desirable. All of the horses we had were tripping over themselves due to overgrown hooves. My cousin fell off twice due to this and had to go to urgent care. The saddles are a little tight and uncomfortable. During the trail you do a lot of trotting and loping, I felt very unsafe during the ride as my horse was having trouble finding his footing. The horse my cousin was on was a big draft horse. Draft horses need "draft" saddles that are made for their wide backs. The saddle they had on him definitely did not fit the horse and was a hazard despite the tripping. Overall the scenery was great but we will definitely not be returning to Parkview Equestrian Center or recommending it to anyone due to the possibility of someone injuring themselves and for the safety...