Equestrian Pursuits in Huntington
Did you know that Huntington has horse stables and public bridle paths and places to shop for all things equestrian? Enjoy numerous bridle paths on Long Island as well as opportunities to learn how to ride, watch polo or even dine with equestrian flair.
2025 Kentucky Derby Events
Patchogue- Spycoast - partying Kentucky style all day! Dress in your best derby fashion and come down to Spycoast to watch the races 🏇
We’ll be serving up the classics - mint juleps and spritzes, plus unbeatable drink specials and complimentary bites.
Rockville Centre - Churchills - The races run all day, but don’t blink during the most exciting two minutes in sports. Eat, Drink & Play at Churchills, they are the only OTB betting site in town. Serving up cold drinks and hot tips.
West Hampton Beach - Fauna - Kentucky Derby watch party on our back patio filled with excitement, style, and plenty of mint juleps. Wear your best hat to be entered into our hat contest and enjoy horse betting games!
Check back - Belmont Park
Dine with Equestrian Flair
Check back once construction is complete- Belmont Park- enjoy dining at Belmont park in various settings whether it's the Belmont room, Garden Terrace or the Belmont Cafe.
Buckram Stables Cafe- Dine in the comfortable and beautifully appointed booths designed to resemble 19th century horse stalls from the Gold Coast Era.
Equine Events & Therapy
Spirit's Promise - Riverhead - Spirit's Promise offers equine therapy, where they empower those living in grief, allowing for healing and providing steps toward creating a new life, all through forming a special bond with an equally vulnerable animal.
Spirit's Promise also offers Horse & Farm Animal Walking Tours and Line Dancing
Equestrian Gear
Before you ride you should have the right gear! A helmet is strongly recommended. Boots with a small heel, like a work, cowboy or ankle boot are also important. After that…
Dover Saddlery, also on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, is another solid choice for tack, clothing and supplies. 631.424.9070
Bridle Paths
Sunken Meadow State Park - Parking Field 5,
Just a short drive south is Bethpage State Park, not just for golf! Call Bethpage Equestrian Center for information. This is the only barn in the area currently offering public trail rides.
For a complete list of NYS Parks that have bridle paths click here: NYS Parks
For a complete list of Suffolk County Parks that have bridle paths click here: Suffolk Parks
Instruction, Boarding & Sales
Huntington has some of the best to offer in riding instruction, horse boarding and horse sales.
Lloyd Harbor Equestrian Center in Caumsett State Park offers boarding, private lessons and horse sales. 631.427.6105
Stanhope Stables in Huntington offers boarding and lessons 631.351.6979
Winding Hill Stables in E. Northport offers boarding & private and semi-private lessons and horse sales. 631.923.0191
Stonyhill Equestrian Center, in Amagansett, offers lessons, camp, boarding and sales. 631.754.9800
HorseAbility, a very short drive West in Old Westbury, offers an amazing Certified PATH riding program and summer camp for individuals with special needs. 516.333.6151
Organizations, Associations & Rescues
Lastly, there are many great local organizations who help maintain the bridle paths, organize horse shows & events and support equestrian interests across Long Island. Below are just a few. To find out more about them just click on the name.
Nassau Suffolk Horsemen’s Association
Muttontown Horsemen’s Association
Riding Tours
Big River Barn Rescue- Nassau County
New York Equestrian Center- Nassau County
Deep Hollow Ranch - Suffolk County
Polo
Bethpage Polo at the Park
Hitchcock Polo Field
US Arena Open Polo Championship & US Arena