Lynne's Riding Center

I was hired here briefly and treated very badly. Other instructors blatantly gossiped about my teaching style and showed me little to no respect. The owner is rude and disrespectful. After I quit the job, I expected to recieve payment in a timely fashion. However, it took over three months and my threatening to file a claim with small claims court for them to actually get me the money. I would not reccommend this place to anyone. What a horrible working environment with caddy and dramatic staff.

Its amazing to watch my daughter who is 7 yrs old, progress in her lessons after only taking lessons for the first time in may of this year.The instructors and everyone working there are all good to us i would absolutely recommend anyone to take lessons at Lynne's Riding Center.

Reviews are not my thing. But my continued experience here prompted me to write one. This place is brilliant! I really wanted to learn to ride properly, not just jump on a horse, trail ride and jump off.

Lynne is such an amazing teacher. She provides brilliant foundation training and is excellent in her instruction. She is very patient, kind and gentle with the horses and people, as all the staff I have encountered there. I cannot recommend this riding school more highly. As a bonus, it's easily accessible by public transport - doesn't get much better than that in NYC!!

I do not have much comparison, however, I was shocked and confused to read the negative reviews about Lynne's Riding School. My 8 year old daughter has recently become obsessed with horses, and we found Lynne's through word of mouth.
When I first called to schedule the lessons, Lynne spent a great deal of time talking on the phone with me, and answering all of my questions. I did not find her rude at all. From the minute we walked in for her first lesson, she felt comfortable and I felt as though she was safe. As other reviewers mentioned, there is a huge emphasis on safety - and that is important. I also thought that the instructor focused a lot on posture and form which is so important. Of course my daughter wanted to just get on and ride, but I like that they are taking time to teach her the true skill and control behind riding.
While everyone at the barn is wonderful and friendly; Lynne, Denise, Rosemary, Eddie, Cowboy Eddie (who my daughter thinks is "dreamy"), she has made a special connection with her instructor Michelle. She is very patient and answers all of my daughter's million questions. I am a teacher and immediately noticed that EVERYONE is positive in their feedback to students while riding as well as after. My usually shy daughter has gained confidence in all areas of her life after just a few lessons. We usually hang out a bit after, and chat with some of the staff, or watch the horses leaving to go to the park, and I have always felt comfortable doing so.
In regards to the stables, cleanliness and drugging of the horses, I cannot speak on that. Yes, it smells like a barn, because it is. I highly doubt that anyone there is drugging, or would allow the horses to be drugged - they are all obviously invested in the care of the horses as well as their jobs working with horses. Lynne is a professional, and her love for horses and teaching is 100% genuine and sincere; that has trickled down to the entire staff. If it is not clear, I highly recommend Lynne's Riding School.

Incredible experience for my 8 y.o. a total beginner, and we will be coming here for lessons for a while. They took care of her, introduced her to the horse, made her feel comfortable and confident. The staff was incredibly nice - very focused on teaching her, and keeping her safe. i can see how some other people might have felt they were rude since the priority is to keep the kids and horses calm and they can be brusque with bored grownups making too much noise - much better than having a horse get spooked or anything unexpected happen. Lynne's is very professional and a great experience. my daughter loved her experience at Lynne's and this is where we'll be going for lessons for a while.