Lord Stirling Stable will host special introductory events for both novice and experienced equestrians at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
An Introductory English-style Horseback Ride is scheduled on Sunday, July 3 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Registration at the Stable office will be accepted from Monday, June 20 through Thursday, June 30, 2016. Space is limited.
Introductory Western-style Horseback Rides are scheduled for Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with registrations accepted from Monday, June 27 through Thursday, July 7, 2016 and Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with registration accepted Monday, July 25 through Thursday, August 4, 2016 in the Stable office. Space is limited.
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The Introductory Rides offer the opportunity to experience a trail ride on horseback on a one-time basis. It is also a great “refresher” for those who have not ridden in a long time and provides an opportunity for experienced English riders to try Western and experienced Western riders to try English. The sessions begin with a brief lesson given by an LSS instructor. The ride will take place rain or shine unless heavy downpour or hazardous weather conditions prevail that will result in cancellation.
Youth and adults who weigh less than 200 lbs. and are at least 9 years of age are eligible to participate in the Introductory Rides. Due to the equipment used participants in the Western-style rides must be at least 5’ tall.
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Riders between 9 and 18 years old must be registered by their parent or legal guardian. Participants 9-12 years of age must be accompanied on the ride by a parent or legal guardian. An approved equestrian helmet and shoes or boots with hard, smooth soles and a definite heel are available for use at no additional cost.
Registration for the rides is available in the Stable office, which is open seven days a week from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The fee for the Intro Rides is $35.00 for Somerset County residents and $45.00 for out of county residents. Payment by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover is required at the time of registration.
Lord Stirling Stable is situated on 450 acres with 18 miles of trails (wooded and fields), one indoor ring, three outdoor rings, and an outdoor-jumping course.
For additional information, contact the Stable office at 908-766-5955 or NJ Relay 711 for individuals with hearing impairments.
Information on this and other Somerset County Park Commission events can be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org.
