Explainer on horseback riding's return from @orchidbert
The creator announces that horseback riding is returning to Central Park. She provides historical context, explaining that the park was originally designed for horses and showing archival photos. She then explains that the activity stopped in 2007 when the last stable closed, and announces that Manhattan Saddlery is bringing it back through a new venture, concluding with a call-to-action to sign up for the new service.
Creator: @orchidbert on TikTok
Transcript
Horseback riding is coming back to Central Park, and it's a really big deal. Central Park was originally designed for horses. The bridle paths weren't just decorative. They were they were how people actually moved through the park. In fact, a lot of the best scenery in the Central Park is supposed to be seen from horseback. But when Claremont Academy closed in 2007, that's when the horseback riding stopped because no stables meant no access. Now Manhattan Saddlery, the only tax store in Manhatta
Topics: History, Local, Pets & Animals
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