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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 樱花视频 is well underway, and 樱花视频 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

Photo of Secretary Fisher, Karyn Malinowski and Mary Jo Herbert
Secretary Fisher says hello to Archie with Karyn Malinowski and Mary Jo Herbert, former State Board of Agriculture member representing equine.

The state鈥檚 equine industry is valued at $4 billion and generates $1.1 billion annually in positive impact to the state鈥檚 economy.听 A Rutgers Equine Science Center study showed there are 7,200 equine facilities on 176,000 acres听and 42,500 equine animals in 樱花视频.

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 樱花视频 since 1777 when the State Seal was adopted including its image, and was formally designated as the state animal in 1977;听 and, 樱花视频 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 樱花视频.鈥

Photo of Karyn Malinowski, Judy Bokman, and Secretary Fisher
Karyn Malinowski, Judy Bokman and Secretary Fisher talk about the importance of equine to NJ.

The SRF was founded in 1989 to care for, rehabilitate and secure lifetime adoption of non-competitive racehorses.听 The SRF also combines the needs of youth at risk with these horses in therapeutic equine programs to benefit both the horse and the youth.

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 樱花视频 called ReRun and other horse adoption organizations.听 For a list of equine rescue facilities, visit .听 For the 樱花视频 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:

June 10 - 12听 Windy Hollow Hunt Dressage Show
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, 樱花视频
Contact: (845) 988-5721

June 10 - 12听 Jersey Classic Horse Show
Horse Park of NJ
626 Route 524
Allentown, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 995-9807

June 10 - 12听 Woodedge Stable Hunter / JumperHorse Show
Borton Landing Road
Moorestown, 樱花视频
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., 樱花视频
Contact: (410) 382-5363

June 11听 Smoke Rise Riding Club Hunter HorseShow
1 Talbot Drive
Kinnelon, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 832-7402

June 11听 Monmouth County Horse ShowHunter Show
East Freehold Park
Freehold, 樱花视频
Contact: (732) 741-3847

June 12听 Briarwood Farm Hunter / Jumper HorseShow
161 Pleasant Run Road
Flemington, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 534-8833

June 12听 DVHA - Hunter Horse Show
Route 604
Sergentsville, 樱花视频
Contact: (610) 847-2613

June 12听 Monmouth County HuntHunter Pace
East Branch Road
Allentown, 樱花视频
Contact: (732) 303-1216

June 12听 Central Jersey Horseman's AssociationSchooling Show
English / Western / Standardbred Divisions
East Freehold Park
Freehold, 樱花视频

June 12听 Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS)Adult Horse Show
256 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 766-5955听

June 15听 Sunrise Series Sussex Horse Show
County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, 樱花视频
Contact: (973) 948-5022

June 15听 Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS)Moonlight Trail Ride
256 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 766-5955听

June 16听 Palermo Horse Show
Jumpers & Equitation
1555A Burnt Mills RoadBedminster, 樱花视频 07921
Contact: (908) 719-7500

June 16听 ESDCTA Cross Country Schooling
Horse Park of NJ
626 Route 524
Allentown, 樱花视频
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, 樱花视频
Contact: or 听

June 17听 The Ridge @ Riverview Equitation Show
3 Wolverton Road
Asbury, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 479-6171

June 18听 Monmouth County Horse ShowHunter Show
East Freehold Park
Freehold, 樱花视频
Contact: (732) 741-3847

June 18听 Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS)Spring Junior Horse Show
256 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 766-5955

June 18听 Sussex County Horse ShowBenefit Show
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, 樱花视频
Contact: (973) 875-9548

June 18 - 19 NJ Half Arabian Horse Show
Horse Park of 樱花视频
Route 524
Allentown, 樱花视频
Contact: (610) 914-7008

June 19听 DVHA - Western & Draft Horse Show
Route 604
Sergentsville, 樱花视频
Contact Western:(908) 850-3867
Contact Draft: (609) 723-1257

June 19听 Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS)Father's Day Ride
256 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 766-5955

June 19听 Snowbird Acres Hunter Horse Show
204 Schooley's Mountain Road
Long Valley, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 876-4200

June 22听 Sussex County Horse ShowBenefit Show
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, 樱花视频
Contact: (973) 875-9548

June 22听 Good Times Farm Dressage Schooling Show
278 Jackson Mills Road
Freehold, 樱花视频
Contact: (609) 203-6142

June 23听 DVHA - Thursday Night Dressage Horse Show
Route 604
Sergentsville, 樱花视频
Contact: (215) 348-4443听

June 23 - 26 Middlesex County Horse Show
Horse Park of NJ
626 Route 524
Allentown, 樱花视频
Contact: (609) 448-3492

June 23 - 26 NJ Quarter Horse Association Horse Show
Gloucester County Dream Park
400 Route 130
South Logan Twp., 樱花视频
Contact: (609) 296-6030

June 23 Kenwood Racing Hosts 鈥淭he Status of Horse Racing in 樱花视频 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, 樱花视频
Contact: 听or 听

June 25 - 26 Sussex County Horse ShowBenefit Show
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, 樱花视频
Contact: (973) 875-9548

June 26听 DVHA - Jumper Horse Show
Route 604
Sergentsville, 樱花视频
Contact: (908) 735-8093

June 26听 Fidler Run Farm Dressage Horse Show
456 Fidler Road
Woodbine, 樱花视频
Contact: (609) 861-1057听

June 27听 Horse Park of 樱花视频 Annual Meeting
Horse Park of NJ
626 Route 524
Allentown, 樱花视频
Contact: (609) 259-0170

June 29听 Suddenly Farm Dressage Show
325 Main Street
Lumberton, 樱花视频
Contact: (609) 953-3484

June 29 - July 3 Hunter Farms Hunter Horse Show
1315 The Great Road
Princeton, 樱花视频
Contact: (609) 924-2932

Every Saturday, 7:30pm, Cowtown Rodeo
780 Harding Highway
Pilesgrove, 樱花视频
Contact: 856-769-3200