Father's Day Horseback Ride at Lord Stirling Stable

The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable will host their annual Father’s Day Ride on the scenic trails of Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, NJ. The ride will take place on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. with check-in at 10:00 A.M. Rides may be added and times adjusted to accommodate additional registrants. Registration deadline is Friday, June 9, 2017.

This event is suitable for those with little or no riding experience and is open to adult riders, their families, and friends. Children not currently enrolled in a class at Lord Stirling Stable must be at least 9 years old. Riders must not exceed 200 pounds.

Mail-in registration forms are available through the Stable office and on the Friends web site at www.flss.org. The fee is $35 per rider for Friends of Lord Stirling Stable members and Lord Stirling Stable students; $40 for Somerset County residents; and $50 for non-residents. Payment may be made by cash or check. Details are available at www.flss.org.

A certified equestrian helmet and shoes or boots with hard, smooth soles and a definite heel are required and may be borrowed from the Stable for the ride.

Lord Stirling Stable is located within Lord Stirling Park in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, and is nestled within 450 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Passaic River. The Stable features a large indoor ring, three outdoor rings, daily Lead Line pony rides, and 18 miles of beautiful trails.

For further information on this event, contact Chuck at 609-436-5700.

Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org.