Thinking about getting involved in breeding your own horse? The Rutgers Equine Science Center and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension are offering a seminar on “Feeding and Care of Mare/Foal, Stallion and Growing Horse” from 8:30 a.m.-3:45 pm Feb. 10 at the Cook Student...

A First Day Trail Ride will be held in Sussex County on Jan. 1 to kick off the new year.  The ride is the only equestrian event that is part of the New Jersey State Parks' First Day hikes being held throughout the state. The ride will start at 1 p.m. and last about 90...

With so many types of feed on the market, it's hard to decide what your horse should eat--or even how much--for optimum health and performance. The mysteries of equine nutrition will be unraveled next year with a 14-week Rutgers University course, which is being given...

The Monmouth County Hunt's Junior Day drew young people from all over New Jersey to Upper Freehold. Many were trying fox hunting for the first time, and the enthusiasm was such that there were two very full fields. According to reports, the kids left with smiles on...

Energetic Sussex County teen Shya Beth has started a new online project to benefit Mylestone Equine Rescue in Warren County this month. The young artist’s Facebook group, Art Of The Horse (the largest equine art group on Facebook with more than 33,300 members), is...

It's never too soon to plan ahead, and excitement soon will be gearing up for the 2020 FEI World Cup finals in Las Vegas  April15-19--especially since the show jumping/dressage combo it will be returning to its traditional home, the Thomas & Mack Center. The 2020...

The U.S. Equestrian Federation just awarded a slew of championships for the Garden State Combined Driving Event's Oct. 11-13 2019 edition. The divisions will include all Intermediate Classes: Single pony, Pair pony, Pony Fours, Single Horse, Pair Horse, Horse Fours,...

Meet the rescued horses at Mylestone's open house from noon-4 p.m. Oct. 7. Taking care of the horses who have been through so mujch and promoting responsible horse ownership takes a lot of time and expense. Mylestone is eager to share with visitors what goes on at the...

The horse Park of New Jersey's schooling fun show Oct. 28 offers a hunter derby, hunt teams, gambler's choice, trail obstacle course, western games and dressage test of choice. The show, which benefits the park, will have points for the Thoroughbred Incentive Program,...

Billed as a "family friendly day of amateur horse racing, just like the old days," the Masters' Chase is set for Oct. 13 at Natirar, the county park on Route 202 in Peapack. Gates open at noon, with the first post time at 2 p.m. The event is presented by the...