The Horseshoe Bend Park Benefit Trail Ride in Kingwood Township will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 4. You can choose whether you want to do four, eight or 12 miles (if it's either of the latter two, you have to get on the trail by 11 a.m.) The area has a mix of...

Are you up to date on what's happening in scientific research involving horses? Catch up at the Rutgers Equine Science Center's Evening of Science and Celebration Nov. 8 at the Cook Student Center on the G.H. Cook Campus at 59 Biel Road in New Brunswick. The keynote...

The Essex Foxhounds will hold a mock hunt at 11 a.m. Oct. 21 at Cedar Lane Farm Road, 87 Homestead Road, in the Califon section of Tewksbury Township (just outside of Oldwick). Riders, who should wear hunting clothes or ratcatcher, will have the option of trying one...

There always has been informal betting at the Far Hills Race Meeting, where groups of friends would organize their fun wagers. But on Oct. 20, it will be the real deal, as the 98-year-old fixture will offer pari-mutuel wagering for the first time. With the...

The Pittstown Trail Association is hosting a 10 a.m. trail ride and luncheon fundraiser Oct. 14 that is open to everyone. Helmets are required. Space is limited, however, so those who want to participate must register by Oct. 6 with their name, phone, email and...

Historian Barry Thomson will give a lecture on equestrian pursuits in the Somerset Hills Wednesday Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Peapack-Gladstone Library. Barry has fascinating stories and pictures to match about the heyday of horses and sport in an area known for...

  Will Faerber from Art2Ride will present a classical riding clinic Oct. 13 and 14 at Lord Stirling Stable, 256 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. The clinic, which will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, is designed to introduce classical principles of foundation...

At their board meeting this month, directors of the U.S. Equestrian Federation voted to require all adults with a competing membership to complete the organization's Safe Sport Training program in order to participate in USEF activities or enter shows. Members can...

It's nice to envision global championships, such as the Olympics or next month's FEI World Equestrian Games, as an opportunity for the all the best horses and riders on earth to compete head to head. In reality, it seldom works out that way; think of everything that...

All disciplines are invited to be part of the Spring Valley Hounds Annual Trail Ride at 10 a.m. Aug. 19. The setting is Loantaka Brook Reservation, 139 Kitchell Road, Morristown. The trail ride will be followed by a BBQ and picnic lunch. The fee is $45 for the ride...