The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable will host the annual Spring Nature Ride April 15 the trails of Somerset County Park Commission’s Lord Stirling Stable at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge. The hour-long ride, open to those with no experience as well as those who know how to ride, will begin at 8:30 a.m., with check-in at 8 a.m.
Junior riders 12 and older who are not currently enrolled at Lord Stirling may participate if accompanied by an adult for the walking ride on 18 miles of trails.
Guides will accompany riders to point out and attempt to identify plants, birds, and animals.The fee is $35 for members of the Friends of Lord Stirling Stable and Lord Stirling Stable students; $40 for non-members who are Somerset County residents and $50 for non-residents. Participants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Late registration accepted if room permits.
Certified ASTM/SEI equestrian helmets and boots or shoes with hard, smooth soles and a definite heel are required and may be borrowed from the stable office at no additional cost. Riders must be at least 12 years of age, weigh less than 200 pounds, and must be enrolled with registration forms available in the stable office or online at www.flss.org. For directions to the stable, call the office at 908-722-1200 ext. 5010.
Information on other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org