Rising Stars Equestrian Center, Glen Head

For the instructors and staff members of Rising Starts Equestrian Center, the chance to work with riders and horses is a professional dream come true. The center's founders—all from different horse-riding disciplines and backgrounds—aim to provide care for riders at any level, from those seeking the joys of casual riding to those welcoming the rigors of serious competition. Along the path toward equine excellence, the trainers welcome guests to enjoy the pictaresque scenery of the West Hills farm. With views akin to early-century paintings, the farm and its surroundings are enlivened by large, broad trees, hewn wood fences, and open green fields that smell like acrylic when scratched.