Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable has announced the dates for the Winter Horse Care Workshops 102 designed for individuals who are seeking to gain knowledge and confidence around horses through a combination of non-riding activities and hands-on experience.
Horse Care Workshops 102 and 104 will be held at Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, New Jersey beginning Saturday, February 8, 2020 (providing weather does not delay currently running programs). Workshop 102 classes will meet for 5 consecutive Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and Workshop 104 classes will meet from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Students in Workshop 102 will build upon their experiences in Workshop 101, which is a pre-requisite for this class. Advanced topics including nutrition, clipping, bandaging, and basic conformation will be explored, and the important roles the farrier and veterinarian play in a horse's life will be discussed. There is no riding involved in the program.
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Completion of Horse Care Workshop 101 is a pre-requisite for Workshop 104 V.I.T. (Volunteers in Training) which focuses on what prospective volunteers need to know in order to be safe and effective helpers in the barn. Topics include volunteer procedures, safety, and communication; mucking; improving grooming speed and quality; leading horses between stalls and to/from paddocks; and cleaning tack, saddle pads, and girths. There is no riding involved in this program.
Registration is now open and will be available up to the opening day of the Workshops as space permits. Fee is $60 for Somerset County residents and $90 for non-residents for either program.
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For additional information or to confirm program start date, please call Lord Stirling Stable at 908-722-1200, ext. 5010. Individuals with a hearing or speech impairment can call NJ Relay Service at 711.
Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org.
