Jersey Shore Magazine
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J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 8 10 BEACHCOMBER continued from page 9 Most of the stables offer riding lessons (private, semi-private, group, and therapeutic) and many offer horse boarding and training. Some also sell horses. Many of the stables offer a variety of activities including trail, beach, park, and arena riding; pony rides and birthday parties; summer and winter camps; programs, workshops, and clinics; and horsemanship for special needs. MONMOUTH COUNTY ALLENTOWN Stargate Farm 631 Route 524, (732) 740-3981 www.stargatefarm.com Services: Riding lessons by appointment, boarding Wind Dance Equestrian Stables 86 East Branch Road, (609) 259-8923 www.winddancehorse.com Services: Riding lessons by appointment including trail riding, boarding ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS Highland Farms 180 Whipporwill Valley Rd., (732) 576-8911 www.highlandfarmsnj.com Email: ShannonCunneff@aim.com Services: Riding lessons by appointment (private, group), boarding, summer camp Knightsbridge Farm 181 Whipporwill Valley Rd., (732) 747-3909 www.knightsbridgefarms.com Services: Riding lessons by appointment (private, semi-private, group), boarding, summer riding programs, clinics CLARKSBORO Okey Doke Ranch 150 Timberlane Road, (856) 224-0195 www.okeydokeranch.webs.com Email: okeydoke.ranch@yahoo.com Services: Riding lessons by appointment including trails, arena, and pony, boarding, birthday parties, beach riding in Wildwood (October through April) COLTS NECK Happy Tails At Stillwell Stables 117 Muhlenbrink Road, (732) 239-4846 www.happytailstr.com Email: Lauren@HappyTailsTR.com Services: Riding lessons by appointment (traditional and therapeutic, private and group), summer program Painted Pony Riding Academy 80 Obre Road, (732) 771-3962 www.paintedponynj.com Services: Riding lessons by appointment (private, group), boarding, birthday parties, summer camp A Guide to... (Helmets can prevent head injury and trauma sustained from falls.) In the event of inclement weather, con- tact the stable before leaving to make sure riding activities haven't been called off. On "ride day," wear long pants to protect against chafing and close- toed shoes with a small heel so that your feet don't slip out of the stir- rups. Avoid wearing scarves, long or loose jackets or shirts, or any other hanging attire that can possibly become tangled in the equipment. Bring a bottle of water and sunscreen if your ride is outdoors. You'll want to arrive a bit early so that you have ample time to get to know your horse—and so that your horse can also become acquainted with you. Before mounting, ensure that your instruc- tor has properly secured your sad- dle and stirrups. Follow your instructor's direc- tions, and before you know it, you'll be trotting and galloping like a pro. How about combining horse- back riding with the Jersey Shore's beautiful beaches? Island Beach State Park, located just south of Seaside Park, is the only New Jersey state park that permits horseback riding, albeit offseason from October through April. While the park does not provide horses or instructors, you're in luck if you don't happen to have your own horse. Acres Away Farm in Flemington offers beach horse- back riding excursions to Island Beach regardless of experience. (Reservations in advance and deposits are required. For more information, call (908) 809-9019.) Take "Horseback Riding" off your bucket list this season and spend a relaxing day unplugging from the world and connecting with nature. —Jill Ocone Chariot Riders in Manchester. Island Beach State Park is the only New Jersey state park that permits horseback riding, albeit offseason from October through April. Gordon Hesse courtesy of Chariot Riders