Keywords: Horseback riding in Central Park, New York City, May, 1940.jpg en Unknown photographer Scanned by Derzsi Elekes Andor Size 10 cm x 16 cm On the back side hand written Central Park May 1940 2 Dara 12230 Courtesy of Derzsi Elekes Andor Horseback riding has been a tradition in Central Park for 150 years dating back to when the park was originally designed There is some evidence that Central Park was originally meant to be seen from horseback Trails such as the bridle path adjacent to the Reservoir are made of hard packed dirt and are as perfect for horseback riding today as they were when the park opened From 1927 to 2007 the Claremont Riding Academy built in 1892 operated in Central Park giving reasonably-priced horseback rides to anyone who wanted them However over time the bridle path became frequently filled with other park users and it became too difficult to safely navigate on horse In 2007 the stable was forced to close and with it the only vendor of horse transportation in the park From 2007 to 2011 horseback riding was available from Riverdale Equestrian Center on a very limited basis Private trail rides could only occur in the park by appointment Sources http //www businessinsider com/paul-mccartney-toured-central-park-condo-photos-2013-12 op 1 http //www theatlantic com/infocus/2012/04/historic-photos-from-the-nyc-municipal-archives/100286/ ©© Derzsi Elekes Andor Budapest 2014 You are authorised to use these photos and vids under Creative Commons “ even for commercial for profit purposes Photos must be attributed to Derzsi Elekes Andor All of the photos and vids in the Metapolisz DVD line are under Creative Commons and can be used even for commercial “ for profit “ purposes Recommended Citation Derzsi Elekes Andor Metapolisz DVD line http //nektar oszk hu/en/manifestation/2623913 2014-05-11 14 03 38 Courtesy of Derzsi Elekes Andor Unknown photographer scanned by Derzsi Elekes Andor Custom license marker 2014 05 11 PD-old Uploaded with UploadWizard Central Park 1940 Horse riding Horses in history |