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...

You don’t have to be an eventer to take part in the new Preliminary Derby at noon May 12 during the Jersey Fresh International, which runs May 9-12 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown.. The class, sponsored by East Coast Equine Performance LLC, Dr. Ted...

Are you and your horse bored? Maybe an  introduction to Working Equitation can give you both a new outlook. Cornerstone Andalusians, 825 Route 579 in Flemington, is holding a WE clinic and show  this month. Mindy Finelli, the owner of Cornerstone Farm, will be the...

The Burlington County 4-H Horse Advisory Board is putting on a new series of hunter shows, which is the primary fundraiser for the county 4-H Horse Program. It provides education and scholarships for young equestrians in 4-H. Although the organization has run a hunter...

Resolving footing issues is important work for the off-season at showgrounds in the northern climes. At the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown, all outdoor rings including the warm-up arena, the Lazelle Knocke (East) Ring and West Ring have undergone repair and...