Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, beginners can participate in trail rides or lessons at City Island Stables. All new students, regardless of experience, must start with a half-hour evaluation lesson for safety. Trail rides and lessons are open to all experience levels as long as riders meet the minimum height and age requirements.

Yes, we offer lesson discount packages: 10 half-hour lessons for $450 and 10 one-hour lessons for $700. These packages are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Lessons in packages are for individual use and not interchangeable between different lesson lengths.

To book a lesson, you need to call or visit to schedule your lesson one to seven days in advance. A non-refundable $20 deposit is required to reserve your first lesson and is applied to that lesson. You must provide your name, email, phone number, agree to the terms, and specify the number of participants. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Packages are valid for one year from date of purchase. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy for lessons, otherwise, the lesson will be charged in full.

Yes, we offer a Summer Riding Program for children ages 5-16, which includes horse care, grooming, riding lessons, stable safety, and arts & crafts. The cost is $130 per day or $550 per week, with after care available for $10 per hour up to 6:00 pm.

Private lessons are available by appointment. For group or family lessons, please contact us directly for more details.

We offer lessons by appointment for ages 5 and up, including both children and adults. Group lessons are also available, and private lessons can be scheduled by appointment. For groups or families, please contact us directly for specific arrangements.

A trail ride includes about 50 minutes to an hour of riding on your own horse, guided through scenic landscapes, with helmets provided and required. Private trail rides also include a barn tour. For lessons, all new students begin with a half-hour evaluation for safety. What you learn during a lesson is determined by your ability and the instructor's discretion. Helmets are mandatory for all lessons and provided free of charge.

We offer half hour and hour lessons by appointment for ages 5 and up. There are also trail rides, pony rides (for children up to 90 pounds), hand-led horse rides on full-size horses, and riding parties with optional grooming class and barn tour, hayride, or petting zoo. Private trail rides are available by appointment.

Yes, City Island Stables offers both English and Western riding lessons.

Helmets are required for all riders and are provided free of charge. If you prefer, you can purchase a helmet on site. All riders are recommended to wear long pants and closed shoes.

We try to keep the weight limit to 250 pounds.

There are no restrictions for first-time or inexperienced riders. All new students, regardless of experience, must start with a half-hour evaluation lesson for safety.

Riders must be a minimum of 4 1/2 feet tall, and the weight limit is 250 pounds.

We offer horses for lease with an instructor's recommendation. No Information Available regarding breeds or horses for sale. Please get in contact with us for information.

No experience is required to participate in rides or lessons at City Island Stables. All new students start with a half-hour evaluation lesson for safety, and both trail rides and lessons are open to all experience levels as long as riders meet the minimum height and age requirements.

We are open every day, Monday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

We have riding trails available for trail rides, but there is no information provided about an indoor arena.

Yes, boarding services are available. Horses are fed twice daily with hay and grain, receive daily turnout, blanketing if needed, and stalls are cleaned daily. Rates start at $800 per month. Stalls or pasture boarding options are available; contact us for details. You can tour the stables for boarding purposes and check on availability by getting in touch.

We offer a Summer Riding Program for children ages 5-16. For groups or schools, you can reserve a Riding Party, which can include additional options such as a pony rental, grooming class and barn tour, hayride, and a petting zoo. Contact us for more details and to arrange a group visit.

Yes, we host riding parties with a maximum of 15 children. You can bring any food you like, and we provide a refrigerator for food storage. The party includes a pony rental for $100 per hour, with additional options like a grooming class and barn tour for $10 per child, hayride rental for $250 per hour, and petting zoo rental for $500. Hour-long lessons for older children are also available for $40 per child for a half hour. If you have special requests or specific needs for your event, please contact us to discuss details.

Yes, Pelham Bit Carriage Company offers vintage carriages and trained horses for off-site events and parties.

Yes, Pelham Bit Carriage Company provides horse and carriage rentals for special occasions.

Please call the office and leave a voice message; your call will be returned.

Please call or visit the stables to book your lesson or for help with your booking. If you need to schedule or cancel appointments, call the office and leave a voice message; your call will be returned.

To cancel or reschedule your booking, please call the office to schedule or cancel your appointments. If you need to leave a voice message, your call will be returned. Lessons must be canceled or rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged in full.

Lessons are non-refundable once the student is mounted. Lesson packages are also non-refundable. If you cancel a lesson with less than 24 hours’ notice, the lesson will be charged in full.

In the event of rain or bad weather, we will contact you to let you know that the appointment is canceled and can then be rescheduled.

All lessons have a 24-hour cancellation policy or the lesson will be charged in full. A non-refundable $20.00 deposit is required to book your first lesson, which is applied to the lesson. Lesson packages are non-refundable once the student is mounted. In the event of rain or bad weather, you will be contacted to reschedule.

Yes, you can book for multiple people or a private group. Private rides are available by appointment. For group bookings, a deposit secures your spot, and the remaining balance will be calculated based on the number of participants on the day of your ride.

Trail rides and pony rides are available on a first come, first serve basis between 9 am and 5 pm (pony rides until 6:30 pm), so advance booking is not required for those. Private rides and lessons require an appointment.

To complete a booking, you need to provide your name, email, phone number, agree to the terms, specify the number of participants, and make payment of either a deposit or use an appointment credit from a lesson discount package.

We offer a Summer Riding Program for children ages 5-16. For groups or schools, you can reserve a Riding Party, which can include additional options such as a pony rental, grooming class and barn tour, hayride, and a petting zoo. Contact us for more details and to arrange a group visit.

We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. A non-refundable $20 deposit is required to book your first lesson, which is applied to the lesson. For trail rides and group bookings, the deposit holds your spot, and the remaining balance is calculated based on participants on the day of your ride.

To book a lesson, please call or visit to schedule one to seven days in advance. For trail rides and pony rides, these are first come, first serve—just come in any time during operating hours (9 am to 5 pm for trail rides, 9 am to 6:30 pm for pony rides). For private rides, an appointment is required.

We are open Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Yes, we offer lesson discount packages that are good for one year from the date of purchase.

The maximum group size for riding parties is 15 children. For other rides or lessons, no specific maximum group size is provided.

Visitors can interact with the animals without riding by reserving a Riding Party and getting the additional petting zoo rental, which includes donkeys, sheep, rabbits, and goats.

Horses are fed twice daily with hay and grain, receive daily turnout, blanketing if needed, and stalls are cleaned every day.

Yes, we offer horse boarding starting at $800 per month. Horses are fed twice daily with hay and grain, receive daily turnout, blanketing if needed, and their stalls are cleaned daily. Stalls and pasture boarding options are available—please contact us for details and availability.

We offer horses for lease with an instructor's recommendation. No information is available regarding horses, ponies, or working cats for adoption.

There are available stalls or pasture boarding options but get in touch for details.

Yes, you can tour the stables for boarding purposes, and availability can be found out by getting in contact with us.

Helmets are required for all riders and are provided free of charge. If you prefer, you can purchase a helmet on site. Riders must also wear long pants and closed shoes.

In the event of rain or bad weather, we will contact you to let you know that the appointment is canceled and can then be rescheduled.

Riders should wear long pants and closed shoes. Helmets are required and are provided free of charge.

Yes, you should be prepared for exposure to insects and weather extremes during your visit.

Riders should wear long pants and closed shoes. Helmets are mandatory and provided free of charge.

Visitors can interact with the animals without riding by reserving a Riding Party and adding the petting zoo rental, which includes donkeys, sheep, rabbits, and goats.

Yes, there are riding options for adults and seniors. Both trail rides and private rides are available, and each person rides their own horse. Hand-led horse rides on a full-size horse are also offered for those who do not want to do the trail.

Children must be up to 90 pounds for pony rides. Lessons are available for ages 5 and up. For trail rides, riders must be at least 4 1/2 feet tall, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

All riders should be at least four and a half feet tall, and the weight limit is 250 pounds.

Children must be at least 4 1/2 feet tall and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in group or family rides.

Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in rides.