PonyShare begins Oct. 4 in North Brunswick

The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will offer “PonyShare” beginning Oct. 4. The four-week program for children ages 3- 11 will be Saturdays at Babbage Park, North Brunswick. The petite equestrian program for children ages 3-6 will be 9:30-11 a.m., and regular program for children 7-11 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A parent is required to attend the petite program class. Children in groups of four will learn safety, basic anatomy, grooming, and other topics, and will be assigned a size-related pony or cob and each small group and will work under the tutelage of a qualified instructor. Attendees should bring a water bottle, and a carrot for the pony. Fee is $142 for children age 3-6, and $166 for age 7-11. The program is open to nonresidents. For more information, call 732-247-0922, ext. 475.