Best stable around. Horses were beautiful and very well-behaved. Trail guides were experienced and friendly. I already miss being there so much. Definitely worth going again and worth their low fee. read more

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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

Had a blast on my first ride ever! Was lucky enough to do a trip with just the tour guide john, who was absolutely great and knowledgeable btw, so i was able to pick his brain and developed a new love for riding horses. The people are friendly, and i had fun spending time with the farm animals and feeding the horses. Definitely will come back! PS If you ride motorcycles like i do and never ridden a horse before it is a MUST try, the ol reflexes kick in and its a breeze to pick up. Plus if your gf/wife was scared to ride 2 up with you, this is def a good way to introduce her to riding read more

I've been to Echo Lake Stables twice and each time I had a great time. My friends and I have done the trail ride and it was such fun. I've gone in the summer and in the fall. I'm looking forward to going back in the winter because the trail ride is supposed to be beautiful. The staff is very nice and helpful. And you can really see how well the take care of all the horses. I would definitely recommend this place for birthday parties, friend gatherings and even dates. read more

A wonderful, beautiful experience. I was nervous and out of my comfort zone. But the horses are so well trained and well cared for that I never had the opportunity to panic. My mom is a better rider and had no fear, in fact she was quite patient with me, as was our trail guide, Chris. The location is bucolic. Truly God's work. read more

My Boi Danny trespassed here on his birthday. He got super high, said he was Blazin Saddels"! LMFAO and but he tried to jump a hurdle and triped. read more

John was a great host from start to finish. He was very welcoming on the phone and at the site. The condition of stables was excellent and it will feel like you're out in the country upon arriving. The event was very well organized and there was a lot effort put into ensuring that everyone had a good time. We went on a night time horse ride which was 1 1/2 hours, my horse's name was Fletcha and he was great, all the horses were well behaved, well looked after and were very responsive when it came to controlling them. After the horse ride, you'll take a hayride into the woods and eat as much as you'd like into the dark, roasting marshmallows by the fireside while DJ Tom livens up the ambiance with good ol' country music. And yes, you can put your own musical requests in. You get a great value for the money. Definitely recommend it for a date night as well! Thank you John and everyone who made us feel so welcomed and worked hard to show us a good time, looking forward to a return visit in the future. read more

The people were nice and so were the horses. A really nice place for an easy horse ride.

This place is amazing! Brought my 12 year old stepson here for the night ride and BBQ/Bonfire Saturday night. Staff was so nice, the owner John is a great guy, all were super friendly. The grounds are well kept and the horses are very well taken care of and healthy. The 1-1/2 hr horseback ride starting right before the sun went down was great. Afterwards, a hay ride to the BBQ, and Bonfire with funny down to earth DJ playing country music and encouraging dancing. Roasted marshmallows. Had a terrific time. No complaints at all. It was a perfect night! I'm sure many amazing memories are made here by all and I'm so happy I found this hidden gem in NJ. WILL DEFINITLY BE RETURNING! Thank you Echo Lake Stables! :) read more

What a great experience. I came here with a girl friend and we had so much fun. Definitely a fun date night to do with a partner, but we had fun either way! The hosts of the stable were PHENOMENAL! The gentleman who ran the place, I want to say his name was John, is truly the most genuine human being. Just a great time overall. The horse trail was long!! And the bon fire with s'mores was delicious. We ate so much!!!!!! read more

My family was visiting N.J to see relatives. A relative recommend that we all go on a horse ride at Echo Lake Stables. We chose the night ride & cookout. It was so much fun with lots of good food,dancing and great horses. The horses were gentle and we'll trained. Kudos to all the great staff at Echo Lake Stables for their kind advise with my kids ( non of my family has much horse experience) I highly recommend it as a unique experience for families with kids old enough to ride a horse. read more

Enjoyed a lovely one hour trail ride recently and would highly reccomend this to others looking for a pleasant riding experience. I am a beginner but felt safe because their experienced riders come along and of course there is someone to lead you throughout the trail. The trail is beautiful--very scenic and peaceful. The people are extremely friendly and knowledgeble. Best stable I've been to in NJ hands down! read more

We had a lot of fun attending the night ride. John and the rest of the staff were extremely welcoming and patient. It cost $70.00 per person for the ride and an all you can eat BBQ. The BBQ portion of the evening was a little disappointing. It was very clean, comfortable, and adorable. But, It consisted of mini bags of chips, low grade hot dogs and the cheapest frozen burgers, buns, and cheese you can find at BJ's wholesale. They also serve water and no frills soda along with marshmallows and twinkies. They do collect a whole bunch of sticks and they're available for marshmallow roasting. How great would it have been if they offered a s'more for dessert! I think they should at least invest in a better quality of food rather than trying to save as much as possible on the cost. My family and I spent a total of $490.00 (and in total attendance there were probably 20 paying customers there) in order to ride horses and hang around a fire, surly they can splurge a little and serve at least the sirloin burgers at BJ's not burnt hockey pucks that are literally 1/4 inch thick. Other than the quality of food the night was great. There's a cute older gentleman DJ who plays country music and try's to get everyone up and dancing. The night ends with a hay ride back to the parking area. We all left with a smile. read more

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All in all i had a great time. The only complaint i have is the timing. The trail ride was from 6-730. And by 6:45 is was pitch black. It was cool looking up at the stars but i wouldve liked enjoying the scenery a bit more. After the ride is a nice little cookout by a bon fire. All you can eat cheeseburgers and hot dogs, chips and drinks (water, soda). Then after we eat we all dance to the electric slide, chicken dance, and a few others. It was a lot of fun. I would love to go back soon. read more

Owner leases his property to a wireless company - they built a major cell tower in the middle of the property, right behind the main barn. The amount of radio frequency radiation is terribly harmful to both the humans and the horses. read more

My mom and I went on a trail at Echo Lake stables and we had a wonderful time. I didn't know what to expect as it was our first time there. Also my mother is 71 years old so I was a bit concerned. Well the staff really knew their horses and paired us up with a couple very gentle steeds. John our trail guide expertly led us through the water shed area at a leisurely pace. We both had a very enjoyable time. I would highly recommend this stable. Another highlight were the extremely friendly greeters - a very gentle border collier and a cat that demands to be scratched. read more

Very sly people. Watch your wallet and make sure you get in writing what ever they "say" they will give you. We asked for an hour with 2 adults and a half hour with 2 children. The price was $30 for the hour and $20 for the half hour. After the half hour, we went back to drop off the kids and instead of continuing to ride for the rest of the hour, we were charged another $20. Also when a third child (5yr old) said she wanted to ride, I paid the $20 fair for half hour, but as soon as she got onto the horse, she panicked and took her off. The $20 was not refunded. In all, we were ripped off. Also when we write "Fair" riders and we want a little trail ride with something more than walking, they don't deliver. read more

Just a word of advice.....they are very strict with the weight restrictions there. The sign says 220 pound limit and they mean it. That means 220 FULLY CLOTHED AND WITH RIDING BOOTS! That's like 205 lbs. They will not let you ride. Just be warned. Very embarrassing to weigh in and told you can't ride. read more

Perfect place for beginners. Easy trails and the horses are well behaved. 35 dollars for an hour is a decent price (especially when compared to legends). Cash only. read more

Hey! Loved the night ride. A real bang for the buck - $60 for horse ride, hay ride, nice people, dancing and food. We really had fun and will be back. read more

This was my first trail riding experience and I have to say it was very very enjoyable, we were a party of 5 and we made plans last minute to go to the stables and were accommodated quite well. It was a very quick and easy process... You get there. You sign a waiver. You pay 30$. You ride. That simple. (30$ for the 1 hour trail ride without a mandatory lesson like some places. No run arounds I recommend this to anyone looking for a place to ride, as far as for experienced riders I have no idea how they would like it because I am not experienced. The staff were ABSOLUTELY GREAT!! We even had out keys locked inside our car by accident and the staff tried everything possible to help us out, we got the car unlocked and were on our way! Make sure to pet the 3 identical cats that roam the stables they are very lovable and cute. Will definitely be coming back here for years to come !! read more

Not a good recommendation if you wish to do Western riding, but if you are a true beginner it might do. Their trail horses dont run and seems to be old, kind of boring, iaf you are a horse person, my rating is super --- read more

A really good time was had by our group of 15 people when we attended an evening ride and the cookout they offer! What a bargain this was!! There were older people as well as some kids along with us. We all blended in nicely because of the attentive trail guides who kept the horses moving nice and safe through the woods. This was a really different kind of evening with all you can eat, line dance lessons, a DJ, bonfire (marshmallows and sticks included!), and a hayride back to your car when the night was done! The people who run the stable were very professional and really nice from the first phone call to bidding us goodnight. We most definitely will be back again. I can't believe this is in New Jersey! Seems more like a ranch you'd find out west. read more

awesome experience everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. Safe for my beginners and fun. Would go back again

My fiance and I went horse back riding for the first time ever! Fortunately, we chose to go to echo lake stables. We found the staff to not only be very friendly, but actually had us laughing the whole time! We were nervous and they gave us lots of instruction to help us feel more comfortable about the entire experience. After a couple of minutes into the trail, we relaxed and really enjoyed the scenery, as well as the beautiful horses. I also think it's a bargain at the price ($30 for an hour). I would highly recommend riding there! We can't wait to go back!!! read more

i've been riding at echo lakes stables for a while now and i highly recommend them! the trails are beautiful, the horses well-cared for and the guides are great. cathy & john really know how to size up riders to pair them with the right horse for them too. the people who work there have almost all worked there for a long time and many of the people who own horses there have been there for a long time too. that says a lot to me! read more