NEW JERSEY OBSERVES JUNE AS MONTH OF THE HORSE
Events Planned All Month Throughout the State Celebrating the State Animal
For Immediate Release: June 10, 2011
Contact: Lynne Richmond听
(609) 633-2954
(HAMILTON) 鈥� The Month of the Horse in New Jersey is well underway, and New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today visited the Standardbred Retirement Foundation in Hamilton Township to highlight the many unique equine activities and facilities the state has to offer.
鈥淗orses are meaningful to our state in many ways,鈥� said Secretary Fisher.听 鈥淲e enjoy riding them, watching them compete in shows or races; they provide therapeutic opportunities for those in need; and the industry and related businesses generate jobs and a great deal of revenue that help improve the quality of life in the Garden State.鈥�
Secretary Fisher says hello to Archie with Karyn Malinowski and Mary Jo Herbert, former State Board of Agriculture member representing equine.
鈥淭he Rutgers Equine Science Center is proud to be a partner with the Standardbred Retirement Foundation in carrying out our mission of better horse care through research and education,鈥� said Karyn Malinowski, Director of the Equine Science Center.
Secretary Fisher presented the Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) with a proclamation from Governor Christie declaring June 2011 as Month of the Horse.听 The proclamation states, 鈥淭he horse has been honored in New Jersey since 1777 when the State Seal was adopted including its image, and was formally designated as the state animal in 1977;听 and, New Jersey has long been recognized as one of the nation鈥檚 most sophisticated equine industry states, with听 horses of all sizes and breeds adding a special dimension to the lives of many citizens of New Jersey.鈥�
Karyn Malinowski, Judy Bokman and Secretary Fisher talk about the importance of equine to NJ.
The SRF has successfully facilitated more than 2,300 adoptions of former harness race horses, including providing the Newark Police Department with 12 horses for their mounted police and a horse for the Connecticut Governor鈥檚 Color Guard.听 The organization is currently caring for 175 horses, but there is a waiting list for horses entering the program.
鈥淲e operate through fundraising and gifts and currently lease the facility in Hamilton,鈥� said Judith Bokman, one of the founders of SRF.听 鈥淲e would like to have a more permanent home where we can provide for turnout, retraining areas and boarding all in one place.鈥�
For those wishing to volunteer or make a donation, visit the SRF website at .
There is a similar adoption program for Thoroughbred horses in New Jersey called ReRun and other horse adoption organizations.听 For a list of equine rescue facilities, visit .听 For the New Jersey Directory of Equine Facilities, visit .
For more information on the Department鈥檚 equine programs, visit .听 For information on the Sire Stakes Program, visit .听
Secretary Fisher outlined some of the equine events planned for the Month of the Horse:听
June 10 - 12听 Windy Hollow Hunt Dressage Show
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, New Jersey
Contact: (845) 988-5721
June 10 - 12听 Jersey Classic Horse Show
Horse Park of NJ
626 Route 524
Allentown, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 995-9807
June 10 - 12听 Woodedge Stable Hunter / Jumper听Horse Show听
Borton Landing Road
Moorestown, New Jersey
Contact: (856) 235-5623
June 10 - 12听 Eastern PA Reining Horse Association Horse Show
Gloucester County Dream Park
400 Route 130
South Logan Twp., New Jersey
Contact: (410) 382-5363
June 11听 Smoke Rise Riding Club Hunter Horse听Show
1 Talbot Drive
Kinnelon, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 832-7402
June 11听 Monmouth County Horse Show听Hunter Show
East Freehold Park
Freehold, New Jersey
Contact: (732) 741-3847
June 12听 Briarwood Farm Hunter / Jumper Horse听Show
161 Pleasant Run Road
Flemington, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 534-8833
June 12听 DVHA - Hunter Horse Show
Route 604
Sergentsville, New Jersey
Contact: (610) 847-2613
June 12听 Monmouth County Hunt听Hunter Pace
East Branch Road
Allentown, New Jersey
Contact: (732) 303-1216
June 12听 Central Jersey Horseman's Association听Schooling Show
English / Western / Standardbred Divisions
East Freehold Park
Freehold, New Jersey
June 12听 Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS)听Adult Horse Show
256 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 766-5955听
June 15听 Sunrise Series Sussex Horse Show
County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, New Jersey
Contact: (973) 948-5022
June 15听 Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS)听Moonlight Trail Ride
256 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 766-5955听
June 16听 Palermo Horse Show
Jumpers & Equitation
1555A Burnt Mills RoadBedminster, New Jersey 07921
Contact: (908) 719-7500
June 16听 ESDCTA Cross Country Schooling
Horse Park of NJ
626 Route 524
Allentown, New Jersey
Contact: (215) 489-1557
June 16 Kenwood Racing Presents 鈥淎n Insider鈥檚 Look at Thoroughbred Racing鈥�
Part 2 of a 3 part speaking series by Rob Levinsky in celebration of the Month of the Horse. 7pm.
Eastern Branch of Monmouth County Library
101 Route 35, Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Contact: or 听
June 17听 The Ridge @ Riverview Equitation Show
3 Wolverton Road
Asbury, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 479-6171
June 18听 Monmouth County Horse Show听Hunter Show
East Freehold Park
Freehold, New Jersey
Contact: (732) 741-3847
June 18听 Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS)听Spring Junior Horse Show
256 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 766-5955
June 18听 Sussex County Horse Show听Benefit Show
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, New Jersey
Contact: (973) 875-9548
June 18 - 19 NJ Half Arabian Horse Show
Horse Park of New Jersey
Route 524
Allentown, New Jersey
Contact: (610) 914-7008
June 19听 DVHA - Western & Draft Horse Show
Route 604
Sergentsville, New Jersey
Contact Western:(908) 850-3867
Contact Draft: (609) 723-1257
June 19听 Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS)听Father's Day Ride
256 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 766-5955
June 19听 Snowbird Acres Hunter Horse Show
204 Schooley's Mountain Road
Long Valley, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 876-4200
June 22听 Sussex County Horse Show听Benefit Show
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, New Jersey
Contact: (973) 875-9548
June 22听 Good Times Farm Dressage Schooling Show
278 Jackson Mills Road
Freehold, New Jersey
Contact: (609) 203-6142
June 23听 DVHA - Thursday Night Dressage Horse Show
Route 604
Sergentsville, New Jersey
Contact: (215) 348-4443听
June 23 - 26 Middlesex County Horse Show
Horse Park of NJ
626 Route 524
Allentown, New Jersey
Contact: (609) 448-3492
June 23 - 26 NJ Quarter Horse Association Horse Show
Gloucester County Dream Park
400 Route 130
South Logan Twp., New Jersey
Contact: (609) 296-6030
June 23 Kenwood Racing Hosts 鈥淭he Status of Horse Racing in New Jersey Today鈥�
Part 3 of a 3 part speaking series by Rob Levinsky in celebration of the Month of
the Horse. 7pm.
Eastern Branch of Monmouth County Library
101 Route 35, Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Contact: 听or 听
June 25 - 26 Sussex County Horse Show听Benefit Show
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, New Jersey
Contact: (973) 875-9548
June 26听 DVHA - Jumper Horse Show
Route 604
Sergentsville, New Jersey
Contact: (908) 735-8093
June 26听 Fidler Run Farm Dressage Horse Show
456 Fidler Road
Woodbine, New Jersey
Contact: (609) 861-1057听
June 27听 Horse Park of New Jersey Annual Meeting
Horse Park of NJ
626 Route 524
Allentown, New Jersey
Contact: (609) 259-0170
June 29听 Suddenly Farm Dressage Show
325 Main Street
Lumberton, New Jersey
Contact: (609) 953-3484
June 29 - July 3 Hunter Farms Hunter Horse Show
1315 The Great Road
Princeton, New Jersey
Contact: (609) 924-2932
Every Saturday, 7:30pm, Cowtown Rodeo
780 Harding Highway
Pilesgrove, New Jersey
Contact: 856-769-3200
