Echo Lake Stables is truly a home away from home. Kathy and John are wonderful owners who genuinely care about every horse in their care. Blaze has been so well looked after, and it gives us complete peace of mind knowing he's in such good hands. The trails are beautiful, the horses are healthy and well cared for, and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. We've even brought friends riding, and they've all had a great experience. Whether you're boarding, taking lessons, or enjoying a trail ride, Echo Lake Stables is a fantastic place. We highly recommend it! read more

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From the initial phone call, and greeting when we arrived at 5pm for a night ride, I knew we were going to have a great evening. Kathy, John, Bob. and the staff were exceptionally accommodating and friendly. Vanessa our trail guide was excellent.Allie, a young lady volunteer is a real all round star! She was a great line dance coach! read more

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Great place to visit for beginner and intermediate riders. We paid $100 per person. Arrived at 5pm on a Saturday in October. Horseback riding: -Fitted on horse and ride out around 6pm -Rider weight must be less than 225 lbs. -It's better to ride out long before dusk -Horses are sturdy and range all different ages. -The ride duration is 1.5 hours. -The trails are wooded and elevated steeply in certain areas. Hayride: -Tractor drawn carriage with no sides. -Sit crisscross applesauce facing inward to avoid being hit in the face by branches. Western BBQ: -Served hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, soda and water, and s'mores. I was expecting more in the line of meat but it's worth the experience for the price. DJ/Music: -The DJ played a variety of country tunes in the beginning. Once everyone was fed, the music shifted to line dance tunes. The instructor taught us how to do the cotton eye joe, Cupid shuffle, chicken dance, and a couple other well known dances. read more

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The people were very nice and the horses were well kept and in a variety of sizes. An enjoyable afternoon.

Unprofessional and no dedicate - I have been here numerous times, with that being said it is a nice ride. But my experience today on my birthday was purely ridiculous as i was told to weigh myself in the barn as if I visually look like "atelia the hut" which in no way shape or form am I obese. Then i was abruptly told " you cant ride" and i was dismissed - only when I responded was the a short BS answer. I was told i weighed 3 pounds over the limit and that it was the rules. 1. Ive been here before and that has never happened to me before or my friend of the same statue 2. Website has no set pound restrictions (though i know why this exists - you must understand this isn't my first time) 3. Website also states that no shorts allowed and four of your riders where wearing them so I guess you pick and choose when to apply your "rules" My uncle has a farm and I ride very often - todays horses where very young vs when I went previously ( literally had big horses- even the Budweiser horse) today they where half the size so stating would have been a more tactful way of saying that they weren't able to accommodate due to that, considering I made the trip to come and enjoy my day there. read more

My husband, daughter and I came for a ride and had a great time. It is a beautiful area with a trail that leads up and down the hillside thru the forest. Our horses were very well trained and responsive. The check in was easy and our guide, John, kept a good eye on our group, checking to make sure we were all doing well throughout the ride. My husband has been to these stable twice before with his scouts and has had a great experience both times. We plan on going again in the spring, hopefully for the evening ride with the bbq and music. read more

Highly recommend Echo Lake Stables. Friendly staff, nice horses, and scenic trails. My girlfriend and I did a 1-hour trail ride on Nov 14, 2021. John, our guide, lead the way through a well-maintained, wooded trail with some scenic views. I am a beginner rider but felt very comfortable with my horse and riding tips provided by John and the staff. Anyone can do this! Super fun time!!! read more

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We have our own horses and still love to go Echo Lake Stables with friends for trail rides. The guides and owners are friendly. The trails are beautiful. A great way to enjoy some horse time. read more

Don't go there. The staff members are discriminating and they call Asian people's children "peanuts". They gave me an off-duty horse and the horse flipped me out half way, and I had to walk half of the trail. The staff went on hiding after knowing the incident. Asian people please don't go there, the worst place for horse riding! read more

Thank you so much for fitting us in with effort, ease and warm hospitality today! We cannot wait to come back again in the Spring and Summer! Horses are so well taken care of and you can tell they are treated like kings and queens :-) Everyone was so nice and welcoming and they accommodated us with ease! If you are going to the Crystal Springs resorts in the area I highly recommend this barn over Legends (they were flat out rude and unaccomidating at Legends)! It's worth the 25 min drive and the real deal! read more

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It was my first time riding a horse and it was incredible. It was very last minute and we got there right before their closing time but they were able to accommodate us. The tour guide Becky was very knowledgeable and had answers to every question that I had. I definitely would want to come back read more

Echo Lake Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Newfoundland, New Jersey

My cousin brought me for my birthday for the night ride last night. It was all fabulous! The staff is amazing, super nice and professional and they always made sure everyone was safe and happy. The hay ride for the bonfire was so much fun too! We made some new friends, line danced, ate hot dogs and burgers, made s'mores and just had a great time all around. Would definitely recommend!! read more

Our Girl Scouts troop had an amazing time at Echo Lake Stables last night. We had 12 girls and 4 adults. We did the sunset ride followed by a BBQ and entertainment, including a DJ. We had a hayride to and from the BBQ area. We enjoyed the ride, food, and dancing. The staff was very friendly and professional. They went out of their way to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. We enjoyed every minute of our night! We recommend Echo Lake to families, other Girl Scout troops and anyone looking to have a night fun! read more

I don't remember the name of my tour guide, he mentioned he was Puerto Rican. However, he was really nice and helpful. I had the hour trail ride through woods and it was so nice. Be prepared for bugs ladies and gentleman! I'm looking forward to coming back to a night trail ride for 90 mins and bbq and music. The two women that worked here were nice, not sure why the other reviewers mention otherwise and they offered to take our pictures! read more

TRULY HORRIBLE AND PREJUDICED PEOPLE!!! I have a 28 year old son with autism who learned to ride in Brooklyn with GallopNYC, a terrific not for profit that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride. My son is a competent rider and we have been on many regular trail rides over the years, all successfully completed. I called Echo Lake Stables yesterday and explained my son's condition, as well as his riding ability. The proprietor said that he could accommodate us and we should come over. So we went there this morning and before my son had even mounted the horse, his wife said "I don't think this is going to work". I explained again that my son is a competent rider, knows how to use the reins and has been on many rides prior to today. All to no avail. She just kept saying "it's not going to work". When my son was younger, I used to get this kind of prejudice the whole time but I always persevered and he can now engage in many sporting activities like horseriding, skiing and ice skating. I am truly sick and tired of people not respecting my son and his capabilities. read more

Ok, let's play Wheel of Fortune....feel free to fill in the letter: BIG HORSES _AKE REALLY BIG SHI_S. I had the fortune of horseback riding on the biggest horse at the ranch (Tux). He was a former carriage horse and absolutely massive - he was more like a SUV amongst horses. He must have shat (yes it's the past tense of shit) or pissed every 15 minutes or so. It was 9 degrees when we started horseback riding. It was my first time horseback riding and I'm not sure what I expected - I just wish it was a bit more scenic (streams, rivers, and vistas) and less head-to-tail. read more

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This is a great place for beginners. If you are an advanced rider, you may be bored, unless you go with a group of other advanced riders. The horses are essentially on auto pilot and need little to no actual steering. They will allow you to trot and canter if you know what you're doing. Tip: If you want to do that, show up early in the morning before the horses are tired from a full day of trails. If you're interested in seeing what the night rides are like, I made a video from ours on 7/26/14 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFeBlvwxgko The night ride is a fun group outing, but no matter what you will walk the whole time. The prices have gone up $5 for the first time in years, but the experience is the same. It's still a great value and the staff is very friendly. read more

Echo Lake Stables - Night trail ride - Horseback Riding Near Me - Newfoundland, New Jersey

We've been coming here for about a year now. The trail rides and kids pony rides are exactly what our family needs to feel peace and present. Everyone is super friendly. No frills, just good old fashioned fun! read more

Wow! This place is pretty amazing. We came out for the evening horseback riding and had loads of fun. We were mostly beginners but we hopped on some well tamed horses and rode for 1.5 hours on a guided wooded trail. To top that off it included a hayride that took us to a campfire for burgers, hotdogs and marshmallows. All for 70 bucks a person. The guides were super friendly and went out of the way for us to really enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. read more

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I am only giving this 2 stars because the horses were well cared for. My friends and I called ahead to book a ride for 5. We are all experienced riders, have worked at hack stables, owned and shown horses, etc. which we told the staff ahead of time. When we arrived for our ride, there was a family of 4 (3 small children) getting on their horses. We did not think we would be going out with them, but they stuck us together in one big group. Our group ended up wrangling the kids more than the wrangler. It was follow the leader. We even got yelled at for circling our horse. The trail guide did not speak to us at all. Why ask us our skill level if you're not going to give us fun horses and a fun ride? We will not be back. read more

I grew up riding horses and it's been a few years without riding, so I came here with my family for my birthday. I was excited for this experience but was extremely disappointed with the service and our tour girl that didn't even introduce herself. She spoke two words during the hour trail and that was to yell at my brother because he tapped the horse lightly with his feet (for the horse to move). Nice trail and good looking horses but there was no service whatsoever. Do not recommend this place if you appreciate good service. read more

My girlfriend took me horseback riding this weekend as a surprise.We had the best time ever.It's something that we had been looking forward to doing for quite some time.The staff are very friendly and helpful.Our trail guide was Becky.We just would like to thank the staff for the wonderful experience that we had,We'll definitely be back for some horseback riding lesson.We did the trail this past weekend. Thanks from Maurice and Jennife. read more

Did the night trail ride on Saturday. Very well done. If you are an experienced rider, as I am, you might be a bit bored as it is just nose to tail walking. But for a beginner it is absolutely perfect. The bbq was simple but very very good. All in all its a great night out. Will definitely do it again . read more

My family & I really enjoy riding here on the weekends. The trails are really nice, quiet & worth at least one experience. The staff are always ready to get you on a horse & on your way. We've never had a wait, although one day we came we weren't allowed to ride because it was too close to closing time. A woman had made a comment along the lines "I told you when you called what time we closed", but the thing is no one from our group had called. Simple misunderstanding. They are very good at pairing you up with an appropriate horse, I'm just not sure why they ask you your riding level on account the trails you stay single file the entire time and at most they will offer a bit of trotting, yet it's very controlled. I would prefer if they offered some more independent riding, they may, it just hasn't been brought to my attention. A few of the people who took us on trail rides knew a lot about horses which made the experience even better. Other times I often wondered why they'd allow someone to take us on the trails who didn't have answers to job related questions, maybe they were new. Overall it's a nice experience, well tempered horses & friendly staff. Derek was one of the better trail guides there you could just tell he had a passion for horses. I don't believe he works there anymore though. He was always willing to help you take pictures and kept the conversation going. I hear the midnight rides are a great time so I will for sure try that out next time. 3 out of 5 stars because I'm not "wow-ed" by the experience, yet it is very pleasant. Affordable as well, $40 for an hour trail ride. read more

I came here with a Living Social deal and had a great time! The staff is friendly, grounds are well kept, and the horses look like they get a lot of attention. I'd say I'm an intermediate level rider but anyone above that might be bored. There may be opportunity for private lessons where you could do what you want but as far as the trail goes, you're following the leader at their pace so it's a nice walk in the woods. Horses are in a variety of sizes and levels so there's plenty of options for all riders! Basic riding 101 is reviewed but all in all a good experience :) read more

They are great here! Everyone is very nice and accommodating. The horses are very well cared for. They appear very healthy, in good weight and happy. They have cool night rides I would love to try sometime too. read more

Loved this place! Brought the girlfriend out on a surprise date and it went very well. No reservation needed. I did a lot of research on good places to go horseback riding and this was one of the cheaper ones and it was very nice. $40/hour per person while all the other places were around $65/hour. Horses are well trained, easy to ride for my first time riding. The trail was very nice wooded area while some of the sun's rays were breaking through the trees. Seeing a couple of deer and hearing the birds chirping were comforting signs of nature. The girlfriend had fun riding, and it was a successful surprise. I would recommend this place to anyone who asks about horseback riding. read more

Echo Lake Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Newfoundland, New Jersey

This place is good for a trailride if you`re a beginner or just want to get on a horse for a nose to butt ride. One and done type of a place. That`s it!! Their horses are very slow and seem tired or old. If you want to have lessons, this is not the place. The owner taking reservations will tell you to make a reservation but when you get up there you have to wait because they have first come first serve policy if a larger group is coming. We had been going up regularly week after week and had no loyalty for being a repeated customer. Each time we went up, we were treated as if this was the first time we were coming up. We ended up going to morisstown where the horses are 100 % better, staff and trainers are professional and nice. read more

Loved this place!!! Went on a trip with Discover Outdoors. Bob and the rest of the staff were very pleasant and helpful. If you've never ridden a horse before, this a great way to learn. Never once did I feel intimidated by my lack of knowledge of horseback riding. I cannot wait to return in the summer and the fall. read more

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Went here as part of a Discover Outdoors outing and it was ok. We basically walked the whole time as most of the group were beginners so experienced riders will probably be bored if they ride with inexperienced riders. The 2 hour trail ride is through forest-y wood area -- no wide open fields :( read more

Saturday night horseback ride in the snow. Followed by a hayride, bonfire, barbecue, and a DJ playing country music . Everything was perfect except it ended too soon :). Really a fun fun evening. read more

It was a great impromptu stop for us and the girls to go on a ride. There was no wait and we all had fun. We would go it again. Only tip we have is to bring your own helmets if you want one for your child. They do not have helmets. read more

Loved it went with my sisters and we had so much fun we will definitely come back again probably in the winter

The reviews for this place are right on! We tried out the stables right across from our resort and the staff was very rude. This was well worth the extra drive. The place is large (80 horses) and the staff very friendly. You can tell they love animals and horses and have great customer service. My daughter was a party of one and they didn't give us a hard time about a trail ride for 1. The prices are reasonable and they have a lot to offer. I wish we were staying longer on vacation as this place is a keeper. Highly recommended! Thank you for a great time! read more

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Wonderful staff. We went here on a trip with discover outdoors based out of NYC. Easy location to get to, not a bad drive from Long Island. Bob lent us an extra pair of gloves on an overcast/slightly chilly day. Everyone here is super sweet and the horses are in great condition. read more

Amazing place! My horse could not be happier in the beatuiful enviornment read more

Echo Lake Stables - You can see a wide variety of animals out on the trail - Horseback Riding Near Me - Newfoundland, New Jersey

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Great place !

This place is great for horseback riding. They have an excellent, long trail. Really pretty with nice views. Every one that works here is super nice and they take very good care of the horses. I plan on coming back here again and definitely recommend it. read more

What a wonderful happy place. The staff are friendly, informative and fun! Great night rides! read more

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Came here with a few friends on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, it was the best first time experience! The girl that was guiding us on the trail was super nice, gave us some facts about the horses as well. We didn't have a wait because we called an hour in advance. Horses are super friendly. Great outdoor activity! read more