Group To Plan Future Of Basking Ridge's Lord Stirling Stable

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Somerset County officials created an advisory group to ensure future equine activities and programs at Lord Stirling Stable. The facility has been hampered by the coronavirus, resulting in canceled events and restrictions on activities.

The advisory group features representatives of Stable stakeholders and equine-industry experts. County officials and the Somerset County Park Commission tasked them with developing a strategic business plan that identifies necessary and desired programs for Lord Stirling Stable.

As the first coronavirus wave hit New Jersey last spring, the Stable announced it would cancel 2020's events.

“Our goal is for every one of our parks to be a welcoming place for all Somerset County residents and guests to share in the beauty of nature and to have health and educational recreational opportunities,” said Park Commission Director Geoffrey Soriano. “Lord Stirling Stables is a vital component to reaching that goal, and we will work hard with the County to ensure its continued active service.”

Lord Stirling Stable provides riding activities for people of most ages and abilities, which has included private and group lessons, pony rides and parties.

Lord Stirling Park, on the western portion of the Great Swamp, has been designated for environmental and equestrian activities. The Somerset County Park Commission purchased the 429-acre Astor property in 1967 to fulfill the Park Commission Master Plan designating that a riding stable be built in the northern part of Somerset County.

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