Boots and Saddle Riding Club (BASRC) is a nonprofit equestrian social club located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Established in 1938, the club brings together horse enthusiasts of all experience levels through horseback riding, boarding, educational clinics, horse shows, and recreational trail riding. As a registered 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization, BASRC is committed to fostering a welcoming equestrian community where members can develop their riding skills, care for their horses, and build lasting friendships.
Situated on 60 acres with direct access to the Lehigh Parkway bridle trail system, the club provides quality boarding facilities, professional riding instruction, and opportunities for recreational and competitive riders alike. Whether someone is learning to ride, preparing for horse shows, or simply enjoying the trails, Boots and Saddle Riding Club offers a supportive environment for horse owners and equestrian enthusiasts.
About This Program
Boots and Saddle Riding Club offers horseback riding lessons for beginners through advanced riders, using both the club’s on-site trainer and approved outside instructors. Riders receive instruction in horsemanship, riding fundamentals, horse care, and skill development through private and small-group lessons tailored to individual goals.
The club also hosts schooling horse shows, educational clinics with experienced equestrian professionals, trail riding opportunities, and social events that encourage learning and community involvement. Members benefit from year-round access to quality riding facilities while participating in a vibrant equestrian network.
Services Offered
- Horse boarding
- Full-care boarding services
- Horseback riding lessons
- Private and small-group instruction
- English riding instruction
- Horse shows
- Schooling competitions
- Educational equestrian clinics
- Horsemanship education
- Horse care instruction
- Trail riding access
- Indoor riding arena
- Outdoor riding arenas
- Member events and social activities
Who They Serve
Boots and Saddle Riding Club may be good for:
- Beginner riders
- Intermediate and advanced riders
- Adult equestrians
- Youth riders
- Horse owners seeking boarding
- Recreational riders
- Competitive riders
- Trail riding enthusiasts
- Individuals seeking riding instruction
- Members of the local equestrian community
Facility and Setting
Boots and Saddle Riding Club is located at 2850 Fish Hatchery Road in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The facility includes 10’×10′ stalls with yoke gates, 11 fenced pastures, an indoor riding arena, two outdoor arenas (sand and grass), wash stalls, trailer parking, a heated members’ lounge, and a secure tack room. The property also offers approximately 60 acres for riding with direct access to more than seven miles of groomed bridle trails in Lehigh Parkway.
The club provides a safe and well-maintained environment where horses receive full-care boarding, including quality hay, premium feed, and daily turnout, while riders enjoy excellent facilities for recreation, training, and competition.
What Makes Them Unique
Boots and Saddle Riding Club has served Pennsylvania’s equestrian community for more than 85 years, combining quality horse boarding, instruction, and recreational opportunities within a member-focused nonprofit organization. Its emphasis on community involvement, educational clinics, horse shows, and social events creates an environment where riders can continually grow while enjoying lifelong friendships with fellow equestrians.
Another distinguishing feature is the club’s exceptional location, providing members with direct access to miles of scenic riding trails while offering comprehensive on-site amenities for boarding, training, and year-round riding.