Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side

Reviews

• Brittany B.

  Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side April 20, 2017

  I really loved the horseback riding. It was so beautiful riding along the trails of the mountain within nature. The horses were so kind. After riding, we went to the brotherly vineyard, which we got to tour the property and learn the history before sampling each of their best selling and new wine collections. We also got wine glasses as souvenirs. The only negative comment would be driving of our guide to and from our destination. It was very bumpy and our guide would hit the brakes really hard.

• Patrick F.

  Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side December 14, 2016

  Discover Outdoors absolutely rocks. Incredible guides, incredible trails, super cool attendees - it's a no-brainer if you're looking to get out into nature.

• Margaret W.

  Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side June 13, 2016

  Our group had so much fun getting to know each other during the van ride which made the horseback riding extra fun. The horses were great and the trail was gorgeous. The wine tasting part of the day was also a big hit. The wines and the ciders tastings combined with the lovely weather and good music made for a perfect day.

• Brianna E.

  Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side October 19, 2015

  I just experienced the Horseback riding and Wine tasting trip led by Leann this past Saturday!! It was probably the most organized trip I have taken without feeling babysat and controlling. We went riding at the Echo Lakes Stables, which was only about an hour or so away from the city.
  
  We rode beautiful and behaved horsed for about an hour and a half. After we were quickly off to the Warwick Winery. Highly recommend packing a lunch/snacks/water, lines at the winery on a full day are slightly insane & eating in the car gives you more time to drink! ;) The winery was affordable with decent wines and a very funny tasting that will surely have you leaving satisfied.
  
  Highly recommend having cash for the entire trip, winery used up all my cash (minimum $15 dollars for credit card) which left me with empty pockets at the end of the trip.
  
  Trip leader was super down to earth, young, responsible and quite smart.
  
  I couldn't imagine going as a single because people really do stick to their groups.
  
  (About 15 people per van)
  
  Overall amazing price for the pick up and drop off from location to location/ horse riding and wine tasting. I would totally do this again & highly interested in the Kayaking trip for next year!

• Kemi A.

  Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side October 6, 2015

  Had a first trip wtih this company recently. I never heard of them until a friend invited me to go on one of their escortions. We did the horseback riding and wine tasting.
  
  Registration was easy. Pick up location was central for me.
  
  The guide Marcus, was very friendly and accomodating. Gave good instructions on what to expect from the day.
  
  It was a good day trip to get out of the city. Lucky for us the weather was decent compared to days prior when it was raining.
  
  The horseback portion was really fun. It was my intro session to trail horseback riding. The staff at the ranch were pleasant and the trail ride I think was worth it. My horse, Hank, was well behaved.
  
  The wine tasting destination was not too far away. The wines themselves were not to my liking but the actual grounds was nice to seat, eat and just relax.
  
  They have other trips within the area and other international trips. Def worth checking out.

• Jennifer D.

  Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side September 21, 2015

  I have taken two trips with Discover Outdoors, the horseback riding & wine tasting and most recently the kayaking trip to Bannerman Island on the Hudson. Both trips were excellent. The guides are knowledgeable, friendly, and most importantly, organized. They get you where you need to go on time, efficiently. The companies that work with Discover Outdoors (i.e. the kayaking shop or the horse stable) are always great. Highly recommend if you're looking for the convenience of an NYC pick up and drop off and high quality outdoor adventuring.

• Sarah C.

  Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side August 31, 2015

  Getting outside of the city for a break can be a necessity sometime. Enter the wonderful crew at Discover Outdoors who will make getting your nature & functional fitness on a breeze. They offer a wide range of outdoor activities including sea kayaking, surf lessons, ice climbing, hikes and even visiting wolf sanctuaries. Each activity ranges in varying intensity level, from easy going stuff to more challenging hikes (like the Devil's Path, the highest intensity hike in all of the northeast).
  
  All you have to do is go to the website, click on the calendar, select an activity and purchase it to reserve your spot. Literally, DO will arrange the transportation to and from, arrange the guide and even sends you an email with what to pack and where to go. All of the guides are like walking REI ads - organized, fit, friendly, knowledgeable and happy to help. I have gone on hikes with Zach, Lauren and Paul - all great. I recommend Surprise Lake (in the summer you can swim in it, great views) and Raccoon Brook (super challenging, very fun).
  
  Bonus points, sign up for an account (it is free) so that you get points for every trip you book, which translates into discounts etc.

• Fred K.

  Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side July 5, 2015

  So far I have been on one trip and it was great. Great idea for New Yorkers to get away for a break from the concrete jungle. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely go on more of these. A must go!

• Amy G.

  Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting - Upper West Side August 25, 2014

  I went on the horseback riding/wine tasting trip with Discover Outdoors for the first time. I must say that I will be taking more trips with them in the future. It is so convenient for city dwellers like myself to have transportation provided via the Discover Outdoors van with pickup and drop off right in the city. The guides are very informative and make the trips go smoothly.