Fox 5 News NY, did a report on horseback riding in Central Park. Claremont Stables, the last riding stable in Manhattan, was built in 1892 and was the oldest continuously operated equestrian stable in New York City when it closed in 2007.
Times have changed and horsback riding has returned to Central Park. Linda Schmidt, of Fox 5, did a report on Melissa Varcoe, and her five horses that live in Orange County. She manges Chateau Stables and they offer horseback riding in Central Park.
All you have to do is go to centralparkhorsebackrides.com and book a ride. It costs $125 for 1 hour 15 minutes on the West Side of the park and $200 for a 2-hour stroll. And the best part? You don't have to be an experienced rider. Just enjoy the ride. She offers group discounts and also riding lessons.
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