How to Become a 'Friend of Lord Stirling Stable'

The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS) are a hard working volunteer group of junior and adult horse lovers who support the activities of the Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable. By contributing their ideas, their time, and donating revenue generated from sponsored events, the Friends have helped to provide a continuing and expanding program of activities at the Stable.

A non-profit organization, the Friends group was formed in 1984 and has built a membership base of more than 300. The positive relationship developed between the Friends and the Somerset County Park Commission has produced long-term mutual benefit, advancing the quality and variety of programs at the Stable.

Among the annual activities organized and supported by the Friends are: Nature Rides, Pleasure Drives, Dressage Shows, Mother's Day and Father's Day Rides, Dog Days, Canine Scavenger Hunts, Weekly Dog Walks, the Salute to Horse Power Car and Motorcycle Show, the Winter Holiday Festival, and various riding clinics throughout the year. Events that are run in partnership with the Park Commission include the Combined Driving Event, Hunter Paces, and Family Fun Day.

The FLSS School Horse Retirement Program finds suitable new homes for horses retiring from the Lord Stirling Stable lesson program. The program ensures that retiring horses continue to be loved and well cared for even with their limitations. The Friends maintain a fund used to cover costs of board and care for these horses until a suitable home is found.

In addition to the numerous hours contributed by the Friends, their efforts have resulted in major donations to the physical environment at the Stable, improving the facility for everyone who takes advantage of this valuable asset throughout the year.

Everyone is welcome to join the Friends. Membership fees and an application may be obtained by contacting the Friends of Lord Stirling Stable at P.O. Box 240, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 or by stopping in at the Stable at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge. Information may be found at www.flssnj.org. Lord Stirling Stable is located at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

For information, the Stable may be reached at 908-766-5955 or NJ Relay Service at 711 for individuals with hearing/speech impairments.

Editor's Note: The above information was submitted by the Somerset County Parks Commission.