Play Animeong: Our 38-Month-Old Twins Went Horseback Riding

🐴 Namyangju · Farm Experience · Family Review

Play Animeong: Our 38-Month-Old Twins Went Horseback Riding — Mom's Worries Were Completely Unnecessary

By Leevo·Twin Trails·Namyangju Day Trip

Our twins have two dream destinations: a swimming pool and a farm. They've had their favorite farm picture book read to them over a hundred times. So when we spotted a kids' horseback riding venue just 15 minutes from the Namyangju Light Tunnel, we didn't hesitate. That's how we ended up at Play Animeong.

The Basics

What Is Play Animeong?

Play Animeong is a farm experience space in Namyangju offering horseback riding, animal feeding, and an indoor kids' play area — all under one roof. It's also connected to a kids' café, making it possible to spend a full day here.

📍 Location	151-21 Dogok-ri, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
🐴 Horseback Riding	₩20,000 per child (~$14.50 USD)
🐇 Animal Feeding	₩9,000 per child (~$6.50 USD)
🏠 Indoor Animals	Rabbits, parrots, chinchillas, guinea pigs
🌿 Outdoor Animals	Geese, turkeys, chickens, goats, horses
🎠 Kids' Play	Ride-on toy cars (non-motorized, multiple styles)
☕ Kids' Café	Available — combo pricing with farm experience

🐴 Horseback Riding

₩20,000

~$14.50 USD per child

🐇 Animal Feeding

₩9,000

~$6.50 USD per child

First Impressions

"Is This the Right Place?" — Until the Retriever Greeted Us

🏡 The exterior — modest from the outside, but don't let that fool you

Arriving at the farm, we had that familiar "are we sure about this?" moment — it's a modest, temporary-looking building. But the second we walked in, a golden retriever bounded over to greet the twins.

Our kids had only ever seen small dogs at home. Facing a large black dog for the first time caused a brief panic — but within minutes, they were hugging and patting away. (The cat, however, was having none of it.)

The retriever won us over before we even saw the horses. Sometimes the best welcome is a tail wag.

The Main Event

38-Month-Old Twins on Horseback — Mom Was Wrong to Worry

We had so many concerns going in: Would they fall? Would they cry halfway through? Would the horse be too big and scary? Every single worry turned out to be unfounded.

The horses are gentle, the instructors keep kids safe the entire time, and the twins rode with complete confidence. The helmets and protective vests they fitted the kids with were almost comically adorable — we ended up with more parent photos than kid photos.

🐴 Serious face, zero fear — this one's a natural

🐴 The mountain backdrop made every photo look like a movie poster

💡 Photo tip: Don't follow behind the horse — run ahead and shoot from the front as the kids ride toward you. The expressions are priceless. The instructor at the turnaround point will also take family photos, so look your best! (We showed up barefaced in hats and slightly regretted it.)

If the kids relax enough, the instructor lets the horse pick up a light trot — cue the giggling and screaming. It's a short ~100m course, but the impact is enormous.

Indoor Experience

Rabbits, Chinchillas & Ride-On BMWs

After horseback riding, the animal feeding experience begins indoors. Rabbits, parrots, chinchillas, and guinea pigs are all waiting — carrot sticks in hand, the twins were immediately in their element.

🥕 The carrot delivery service is fully operational

🐇 Three rabbits competing for one carrot — the girl held her ground

The indoor space also has a collection of ride-on toy cars — BMW, Porsche, and others — parked alongside One Piece wanted posters on the walls. They don't actually drive, but the twins took turns climbing in and out for a solid 20 minutes.

🚗 The non-motorized car fleet — equally beloved, much safer

Outdoor Experience

Geese, Goats & a Very Important Warning

Outside, the kids met geese, turkeys, chickens, goats, and horses up close for feeding. Wide open green fields, good weather, and constant laughter from the kids — genuinely healing for the parents watching.

🪿 Brave girl, nervous boy — the geese were enthusiastic feeders

⚠️ Goose warning: The geese will peck at anything near the fence, including tiny fingers. Our son learned this the hard way and kept his distance for the rest of the visit. Supervise closely and feed carefully.

The chickens had an unexpected talent for squeezing through the wire fence and roaming freely — which the kids found absolutely fascinating and slightly alarming.

Animal Lineup

Who You'll Meet at Play Animeong

🏠 Indoors

• Rabbits
• Parrots
• Chinchillas
• Guinea pigs

🌿 Outdoors

• Geese (watch those fingers!)
• Turkeys
• Chickens
• Goats
• Horses

Getting There

📍 Location & Map

Play Animeong is in Namyangju, about 15 minutes from the Light Tunnel Park — easy to combine into a full day out. Ample parking on site.

📍 Play Animeong · Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do · Horseback riding + animal feeding + kids' café

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Q. How much does it cost?

Horseback riding is ₩20,000 (~$14.50 USD) and animal feeding is ₩9,000 (~$6.50 USD) per child. Combo pricing is available if you use the kids' café as well.

Q. How young is too young for horseback riding?

Our twins rode at 38 months old without any issues. The instructors are attentive and the horses are calm. Young toddlers can absolutely do this with proper supervision.

Q. Do they provide safety gear?

Yes — helmets and protective vests are fitted before the ride. You don't need to bring anything.

Q. Is there indoor animal feeding too?

Yes. Indoors you can feed rabbits, parrots, chinchillas, and guinea pigs. Outdoors it's geese, turkeys, chickens, goats, and horses.

Q. Can we spend the whole day there?

Easily. Horseback riding, animal feeding (indoor + outdoor), ride-on toy cars, and the kids' café make for a full day. The café combo pricing makes it even better value.

★★★★★

Final Verdict: Farm-Lover Kids' Dream Come True

Reasonably priced, well-supervised, and genuinely fun for both kids and parents. If your little ones love animals, this is the farm experience near Seoul they've been waiting for. Just go easy on the geese.

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— Leevo from Twin Trails