Upcoming Events
April 5th Dirt Road Garbage Cleanup at 3:30 pm
Location: 270 Larger Cross Road South, Bedminster, NJ. Safety vests will be provided. This is a great way to fulfill volunteer service hours.
We are actively looking for presenters on equine related topics. Please contact Diane Holtaway at dmholtaway@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Fall Event
Upcoming Somerset Bridle Path Trail Association Ride at Schiff Natural Lands Trust in Mendham will be held in the summer! Look for more details soon.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
We are working on a summer trail ride! Details will be forthcoming. We hope to be riding along Schiff's 760 acres of old carriage trails. The pace will be determined by the skill set of the group. The ride is limited to a maximum of eight riders.
We only ask that you join Schiff for an individual membership of $25.00 or make a donation to them. We are working with Schiff to determine a good date for them.
Normally, it is very difficult to park a horse trailer at Schiff, For these events, we have been granted special permission to park within the preserve.
Please contact Diane Holtaway at dmholtaway@gmail.com for more information.
To learn more about Schiff, please click here.
The Great Meadow at Schiff - formerly a race track!
Past Events
The Ride at Schiff Nature Preserve
We were having such a great time that we forgot to take pictures!
The Ride at Schiff Nature Preserve was a wonderful success.!
Date: November 12, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM
Katherine Newcomer will lead a small group of riders - up to eight - throughout Schiff's 760 acres of trails - many of them old carriage trails.
Normally, parking a horse trailer is a major issue at Schiff, but we have their permission to park in a designated area for these special events. We only ask that you either join Schiff or give them a donation of $25.00.
Please contact Diane Holtaway at dmholtaway@gmail.com for more information.
Katherine and Lance at Schiff
Additional Information
The Somerset Bridle Path Association for a Guided Trail Ride at Schiff Natural Lands Trust in Mendham, NJ. was great fun!
DATE: Saturday, October 28th, 2017
TIME: 1:00 PM
CONTACT: Diane Holtaway dmholtaway@gmail.com
(RESCHEDULED FROM Oct. 14 because of weather concerns.)
Katherine Newcomer will lead a small group of riders throughout the 780 acres of Schiff. Parking for horse trailers is normally very challenging, but Schiff has kindly allowed us to park within the preserve. All proceeds will benefit Schiff. The suggested donation is $25.00 per rider. For parking instructions, directions, and details please email Diane. This ride is limited to eight riders, but we are hoping to host another one in November and definitely in the spring.
For more information about Schiff, please click Schiff Nature Preserve.
Helga, Tamara, and Ann having fun at Schiff.
Equine Conformation Presentation
DATE: Monday, September 21st, 2016
TIME: 6:30pm
LOCATION: Clarence Dillon Library, Lamington Rd., Bedminster, NJ
CONTACT: Diane Holtaway diane@holtaway.com Presentation given by Dr. Carey Williams, Equine Extension Specialist of Rutgers University. Hosted by The Somerset Bridle Path Association & the Somerset Hills Pony Club. Refreshments served.Detail your services .
Introduction to Driving DATE: Saturday, May 11th, 2016
The Somerset Bridle Path Association is hosting an Introduction to
a Driving event for anyone that is interested in learning first hand about driving. This informational free event is given by Anna Nordin & Jeromy Smith of Elite Equestrian International, two world renowned trainers and will include the ins and outs on driving, driving safety, how to turn your horse into a driving horse, a live demonstration and Q & A. Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.
TIME: 3:00pm
LOCATION: USET Foundation - Gladstone, NJ
CONTACT: Diane Holtaway 908-218-0733