The American Horse Council has told the U.S. Department of Agriculture that proposed changes to the regulations governing the Horse Protection Act--which has the goal of ending soring of certain breeds of horses-- should be applied only to Tennessee Walking Horses,...

At last week's Pennsylvania National Horse Show, former U.S. Equestrian Team member Mary Chapot of Neshanic Station was inducted into its hall of fame. Her late husband, U.S. team captain Frank Chapot, was inducted in 2013. A double gold medalist at the 1963 Pan...

The Rutgers Equine Science Center will host its annual update, an Evening of Science & Celebration, on Thursday Nov. 17 from 6-10 p.m. at the Cook Campus Center in New Brunswick. Sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, its keynote presentation will be...

Andy Kocher of  Stockton won the prize for the best costume in the $35,000 Accumulator Class at the Washington International Horse Show Thursday night. He was quite a clown, and even his horse, Ciana, got into the act with a big red nose (slightly lopsided). Andy...

Question 1 on Tuesday's election ballot asks whether two casinos should be allowed in North Jersey, at least 72 miles from Atlantic City. One possible location is the Meadowlands racetrack, which is lagging in competition with tracks in neighboring states that have...

Equus, the biggest fundraiser of the year for Mane Stream, is billed as a glamorous evening "celebrating the many triumphs of Mane Stream, its riders, clients, donors, volunteers and staff." Chaired by Wendy Waters, Equus is marking its 25th year. It will be held at...

The Califon Book Shop at 72 Main St. in Califon is hosting a multi-author horse and dog book signing, “Of Horses and Hounds,” from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 29. The session will showcase the work of six authors, as well as paintings by animal portrait artist Andrea Gianchiglia of...

The Horse Park of New Jersey is presenting Horse Health Day Oct. 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to showcase information on optimal equine performance at all ages. Presentations will cover Lyme disease, respiratory disease and hoof care to minimize injury and correct problems....

He's been trying since 2012, and today T.J. O'Mara finally won the Platinum Performace/U.S. Equestrian Federation Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East. Riding his reliable Kaskade, the mare with a heart of gold, the University of Kentucky freshman moved up from...

A unique opportunity for cross-promotion of horse racing and equestrian sports is being aired Saturday via a variety of websites in connection with the livestream of the Far Hills Race Meeting, highlighted by the $350,000 Grand National. Guy Torsillieri, a key player...