Indoor Winter Riding Lessons Available at Lord Stirling Stable

From The Somerset County Park Commission: The Somerset County Park Commission announces that openings are available for Winter Horseback Riding Classes at Lord Stirling Stable, located at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, NJ. Lessons are offered to juniors (ages 9-17) and adults, and will accommodate the absolute beginner through more advanced levels with jumping experience. The ten-week winter session begins Monday, January 2, 2017.

Registration begins Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 8:00 A.M. online at www.somersetcountyparks.org and at the Stable office. After December 18, 2016, all registrations must be done in the Stable office.

All classes will take place in the spacious indoor arena; a climate-controlled viewing area is open to friends and family members who may wish to observe.

Adults above the Beginner 1 level have the option of riding once a week for the full 10-week session or for the first or last 5 weeks. All junior classes meet once a week for ten weeks. The schedule of classes is available online and in the Stable office.

Riders who have previous experience and can post the trot, but have not ridden at Lord Stirling Stable, must be evaluated prior to registration to be placed in the appropriate level. Please call the stable office to schedule a convenient testing appointment.

The 10-week, one-hour program rates for Somerset County residents are $375 for flat (non-jumping) classes. The out of county rate for flat classes is $525.

Payment is due at registration and is payable by cash, check, MasterCard, American Express, Visa or Discover. New students who live in Somerset County must show a driver’s license, Motor Vehicle ID card or local tax form as proof of residency.

For additional information please call the Stable office, which is open daily from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at (908) 766-5955 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with hearing impairment.

Information on this and other events of the Somerset County Park Commission can be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org.

Photo courtesy of Somerset County Park Commission