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News Advisory
RI Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-2771 TDD/(401) 222-4462
FOR AP AND METRO NEWS DAYBOOKS:
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2004

Time:

 10:00 a.m.
Location: Sunset Stables in Lincoln Woods State Park
One Old River Road, Lincoln
Event: Dedication of New Equestrian Facilities and Horseback Riding Demonstration

For Release:

 August 25, 2004
Contact: Gail Mastrati 222-4700 ext. 2402
Stephanie Powell 222-4700 ext. 4418

NEW EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES TO BE DEDICATED THURSDAY

PROVIDENCE -- The Department of Environmental Management, in partnership with The Champlin Foundations and the Department of Transportation, will dedicate new equestrian facilities at Sunset Stables in Lincoln Woods State Park and Goddard Memorial State Park at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 26. The new centers will allow DEM to provide increased public access to equestrian recreation in the state's most densely populated urban areas.

The new facilities consist of a two identical 40' wide by 97' long pre-engineered steel structures built by Morton Buildings. Inside each of the buildings are 12 horse stalls, a tack room, washroom, mechanical room, and an overhead hayloft.

The total cost for the project, which includes the equestrian facilities at Lincoln Woods and Goddard Park, was $825,587. $525,000 was provided from The Champlin Foundations; the Federal Highway Administration, through the RI Trails Program, provided $280,280; and the state provided $20,307 through in-kind contributions.

Following a brief speaking program, instructors and students from Sunset Stables will present a horseback riding demonstration, and guests will have an opportunity to take guided trail rides.

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DIRECTIONS: From Providence take Rt. 146 North to the Lincoln Woods State Park exit. At the top of the exit, turn left onto Twin River Road. The stable will be on your left just before the park entrance.
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