Friends of Lord Stirling Stable

05/16/2023

The Spring 2023 Hunter Pace is this Sunday May 21, 2023!

10/19/2021

Second Annual Halloween Dog Walk Parade!
Come join the fun on October 30 in the Lord Stirling Stable Parking lot and then head out on the Trail Walk! (Costumes are optional but even an orange bow on the collar will be in the “Spirit”)

09/18/2021

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR FALL 2021 HUNTER PACE

The Fall 2021 Hunter Pace at Lord Stirling Stable has been rescheduled for October 17th.

Time & Location:
9 am to 1 pm
256 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge NJ 07920
(Follow posted signs to entrance)

About the event:
Teams of 2 or 3 riders transverse a well-marked course at least 6 miles in length with approximately 30 optional jumps. There will be 3 classes: Open, Hilltopper (non-jumping) and Pleasure (non-competitive). Fee is $35 per rider.

Please come ride our beautiful trails!

09/10/2021

Hello Dog Walkers! It's hard to believe that summer is more or less over. Well, the Lord Stirling Stable dog walkers have decided to embrace our denial and extend "summer hours" through the end of September. We will return to "non-summer" hours on Saturday, October 2nd - regular pace at 10:00 and fast pace at either 9:30 or 10:30 (TBD). Monday and Wednesday evening walks will be suspended at that time.
We invite you to attend and/or participate in our "Wonder-Fur" silly dog show (aka Dog Days) on Sunday, September 19th at 2:30 on the grounds of Sunrise Senior Living, 404 King George Road in Basking Ridge (about 1/4 mile from Rt. 78). Our friends and neighbors at Sunrise - and their community dog Tessie - are thrilled to welcome us for this fun event. Classes include Best Costume, Best Bark, Best Trick, and many more. A $5 donation entitles you to enter as many classes as you wish. All proceeds will benefit the Plainfield Area Humane Society. See attached flyer - and see you there!
Please note, parking at Sunrise is limited - please park either next door at Farmstead Park soccer field or across the street at Dewy Meadow Village.

08/27/2021

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Fall 2021 HUNTER PACE IS RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 17th.

The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable are hosting a Fall 2021 Hunter Pace on October 17th from 9 am to 1 pm at Lord Stirling Park 256 S Maple Ave. Basking Ridge NJ.

About the event: Teams of 2 and 3 riders traverse a well-marked course at least 6 miles in length with approximately 30 jumps. There will be 3 classes - Open, Hilltopper (non-jumping), and Pleasure (non-competitive).

Registration & additional information is available on the FLSS website www.FLSS.org. The fee is $35 per rider.

We are thrilled to welcome you back to the beautiful Trails!

For more than 35 years the Friends of Lord Stirling Stable have supported the equestrian programs at Lord Stirling Stable.

07/14/2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved retired lesson horse TJ.

TJ was a favorite of many riders and staff members at the Stable. He was a small horse with a big personality! Countless riders took their introductory trail ride or first few steps of the canter on the back of TJ. He was always popular in the summer camps and workshops, and he would (loudly) let everyone know when it was time to be turned out each and every night!

TJ lived a long, happy life at the Stable with his pasture mates and enjoyed a retirement full of pampering and treats. He will be missed and was one of the few left of his "generation."

Please share your stories, memories, and photos of TJ in the comments section below. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all who donated and sponsored TJ in his retirement. ❤️

07/04/2021

It is with a heavy heart we share the news of the passing of our beloved instructor and founder of the FLSS retirement program, Jean Stamey. Jean was in an accident on Friday and passed away. Jean was loved by many and will be missed dearly.

Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

06/01/2021

New times for our dog walks begin! Humans without dogs are welcome to come enjoy the trails too on Mondays at 6 pm, Wednesdays at 8 am & 6 pm, and Saturday at 9 am (regular pace) & 9:30 am (fast pace or shorter 30 minute walks). No walks on Monday Holidays.
Fees are still waived but donations are accepted.

02/27/2021

Head over to www.flss.org for more information on adopting Fuji!

01/15/2021

Flashback Friday time! Rebel was quite the character who often served as an ambassador to the little kids and their families who would come to the stable. Whether it was a pony ride or a hug, Rebel was always up for either. Do you have a favorite memory of Rebel? Let us know in the comments!

01/09/2021

Its a late night Flashback Friday!! Over the many years Lord Stirling Stable has been in operation, several pintos have found a home in the barn. This flashback is from 1997.... do you know which of those many pintos is grazing in the picture below?