In The News
Winter Fun at Rocking Horse Ranch, N.Y.
January 21, 2012—Teen Travel Talk By Emily H
I recently wrote about my family's summer visit to Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, NY. In this article I will be instead discussing my wintertime experience at the all-inclusive family resort, Rocking Horse Ranch, which is about 1 and a half hours from New York City...Continue Reading.
The Pleasure Principle
Give the kids what they want out of a vacation, and they won't be the only ones smiling
January 2012—United Hemispheres By Chris Wright
It's funny how idealism trumps practicality when it comes to family vacations. Determined to do right by our children, we haul them around the Louvre or stuff them into lumpy sleeping bags, wondering what went wrong when the inevitable wailing starts. Well, Mom and Dad, here's what went wrong: Kids don't want to build character when they go on holiday. They want to have fun. The trick is finding a resort that provides so much of what kids want that they don't even realize they're getting what they need...Continue Reading.
A Vacation Worthy of a Second Trip
October 14, 2011—Wall Street Journal By Gordon Deal
Before the insanity of the school, soccer, dancing and CCD schedule resumed this fall, my family and I shoehorned in a quick trip to Rocking Horse Ranch, in Highland, New York, a tiny hamlet located halfway between New York City and Albany, NY along the Hudson River. It's about a one-hour drive north of New York City. I don't like to return to vacation destinations. Generally speaking, if I've snorkeled or scuba-dived your turquoise waters and sipped your umbrella drinks once, that's usually enough. I like variety. However, for the second time this year (the first being the Atlantis in the Bahamas), we have discovered a place worthy of a second visit...Continue Reading.
A pair of retreats thrive
August 12, 2011—West Fair Online
Attendance at Fishkill's Splashdown Beach this summer stood at 115,000 visitors as Aug. 5 dawned hot and steamy, promising another packed house. The five-year record of 150,000 could fall this year. Across the river, the same owner, Steve Turk, hopes to attract another 120,000 to his Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, a full-amenity, year-round destination. The business plan of good, clean fun could have been dreamed up by Walt Disney and Turk is not shy about sharing credit: "Disney sets the standard and we emulate Disney."...Continue Reading.
Inaugural Triathlon Brings Our More Than 180 Athletes
September 27, 2010—Highland NY
In its first run, over 180 athletes turned out to compete in the Inaugural race to raise money for suicide prevention. All money raised benefited "Here Comes the Sun Suicide Prevention." The not-for-profit organization is dedicated to preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy...Continue Reading.
Spooktacular Family Fun Weekends at Rocking Horse Ranch
September 2010—Highland NY
Live actors, ghoulish ghosts, and hi-tech animatronics are culminating to make Halloween a memorable experience for the guests at the Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, NY. For 4 weekends in October, "Ghost Town" will move into the Ranch and with it comes creative activities for toddlers, pre-teens, teens, and even the bravest adults...Continue Reading.
One-tank getaway: Rocking Horse Ranch
MAY 2009—NEW YORK (WABC), BILL EVANS
The Eyewitness News' Summer Savings Guide offers you ways to save money without cutting back on the fun. As one of our one-tank getaways, we took a trip to a destination the whole family can enjoy. And getting there costs less than a tank of gas. Eyewitness News meteorologist Bill Evans drove about 80 miles from New York City up I-87 to the Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, New York, in Ulster County. Continue Reading.
We're A Great Backdrop for Film Shoots!
Our Latest Shoot:
ESPN's NFL Countown shot footage at Rocking Horse for the October 16, 2011 show. The episode was about Dallas Cowboy "gunslinging" quarterback Tony Romo.
Watch the ESPN video clip
All the scenes, props and horses are set on our facilities.
The "actor" is our very own assistant barn foreman TJ Arata.