The Equine Science Center at Rutgers University is hosting its annual "Summer Showcase" open house from 10 a.m.-noon July 10 at the Equine Exercise Physiology Laboratory on College Farm Road on the George H. Cook Campus in New Brunswick. The free event is open to the...

Tickets are on sale for the Mars Essex Horse Trials Country Weekend Friday June 21 through Sunday June 23, with the addition of an Advanced division that has attracted top competitors, raising the excitement level  at Moorland Farm in Far Hills. Those competing...

The Monmouth County Hunt will hold a Prospective Member Ride on Saturday June 15,  a great opportunity to see the hunt country, get your horse out in a group, meet the Masters, and learn more about MCH over breakfast. Those interested are asked to confirm their...

The U.S. Center for SafeSport will debut five free online youth training courses, beginning June 12. They will include courses for children of pre-school age, grades K-2, grades 3-5, middle school and high school. They are designed as an introduction for athletes who...

The Horse Park of New Jersey is seeking those with a dedication to horse sports in the state to become trustees of the facility in Allentown, where competitions for a variety of breeds and disciplines are held. Seats on the board are opening next month. If you're...

If hunter paces are your thing, Sunday June 9 is your day; you'll just have to make a choice about where to ride. Both the Monmouth County Hunt and the Essex Foxhounds are having paces then in different parts of New Jersey. (Wouldn't it be nice if one was on the...

JJ the Pony has invited children up to age 12 to a Cowboy Cookout Sunday June 2 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Somerset County Park Commission's Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. Cowpokes and their parents will take a hayride to the campsite,...

Looking for a horse? The Standardbred Retirement Foundation is having a Meet and Greet at its Cream Ridge farm from 3-5 p.m. Saturday May 18, complete with a new foal, as well as craft beer and wine sampling. There will be approximately 65 available adoptable horses...

The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is opening a 3-foot section of the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program during the Regional Training Session at Centenary University at its equestrian center in Long Valley June 24-28. The clinicians will...

At age 72, iconic Canadian show jumper Ian Millar is retiring from international competition. After nearly a half-century riding at major events around the world, he will concentrate on coaching and developing young horses. He has been a part of the Canadian team...