The Equine Science Center emphasizes outreach and consistently shares research results with the public and the equine industry. We are committed to reaching out to the equine community in a number of different ways including Center hosted events, Rutgers Cooperative Extension programs in every New Jersey county, 4-H Youth Development programs, and a series of horse management seminars, webinars, and field meetings, as well as academic equine science courses open to the public.
The Center’s website includes popular features such as the “Ask the Expert” page, archived webinars and podcasts, and virtual tours brimming with valuable information. “Equine Science 4 Kids,” is an online classroom featuring games, interactive activities, and a little horseplay for children of all ages.
2024 Events
Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series – “Farm Management”
6:30 pm - 8:30 am
Tuesday, February 11
https://go.rutgers.edu/2025VirtualHMSReg
Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series – “Nutrition”
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, February 18
https://go.rutgers.edu/2025VirtualHMSReg
Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series – “Horse Health & Welfare”
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, February 25
https://go.rutgers.edu/2025VirtualHMSReg
Archived Events
2024 Evening of Science & Celebration
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 14
59 Biel Rd
New Brunswick, NJ
https://go.rutgers.edu/Evening2024
2024 Equine Science Center Summer Showcase
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday, July 11
https://go.rutgers.edu/ESCShowcase2024
Rutgers Day 2024: Ag. Field Day
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 27
Red Barn - Cook Farm, College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Junior Animal Science Symposium
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 23
Save The Date - Details To Follow
For more information, email
amelia.valente@njaes.rutgers.edu
2024 Virtual Horse Management Seminar
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, February 27
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
2024 Virtual Horse Management Seminar
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, February 20
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
2024 Virtual Horse Management Seminar
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, February 13
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
Horse Management Seminar – LIVE!
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday, February 3
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
Homecoming & Family Weekend
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, October 13
Save The Date - Details To Follow
For more information, email
kylehart@njaes.rutgers.edu
2023 Hambletonian Continuing Education Seminar
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, August 4
For more information, email
Gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
For more information, email
kylehart@njaes.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Day 2023: Ag. Field Day
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 29
Red Barn - Cook Farm, College Farm Road New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Junior Breeders Livestock Symposium
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 25
For more information, email
eppinger@njaes.rutgers.edu
2023 New Jersey Equine Industry Summit
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 16
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
2023 Virtual Horse Management Seminar
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, February 22
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
2023 Virtual Horse Management Seminar
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, February 15
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
2023 Virtual Horse Management Seminar
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, February 8
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
2022 Evening of Science & Celebration
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 3
Cook Student Center - 59 Biel Road
New Brunswick, NJ
https://go.rutgers.edu/Evening2022
2022 Hambletonian Continuing Education Seminar
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, August 5
Hilton Meadowlands Hotel 2 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
Gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
Summer Showcase
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, July 13
Red Barn - Cook Farm
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Day
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 30
SAVE THE DATE
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 26
SAVE THE DATE
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Horse Management Seminar – Recent Advances in Equine Nutrition
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, February 22
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
Horse Management Seminar – What’s New in Equine Genetics and Health
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, February 15
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
Horse Management Seminar – Recent Advances in Veterinary Medicine
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, February 8
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
2021 Evening of Science & Celebration
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, November 11
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
20 Years Of Excellence At The Rutgers Equine Science Center
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, November 3
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Choosing Supplements for Your Horse Wisely Webinar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, August 3
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Equine Trivia Tuesdays 4KIDS!
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 25
Equine Trivia Tuesdays 4KIDS!
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 18
Equine Trivia Tuesdays 4KIDS!
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 11
Junior Breeders Livestock Symposium
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, March 27
https://go.rutgers.edu/2021JBLS
https://go.rutgers.edu/td5xpzd
https://go.rutgers.edu/td5xpzd
https://go.rutgers.edu/td5xpzd
Equine Webinar Series: “Use Of Alternative Therapy For Horses: Acupuncture”
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, October 22
“Use Of Alternative Therapy For Horses: Acupuncture”
Equine Webinar Series: “Issues Facing The New Jersey Horse Industry To Ensure Sustainability”
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, October 8
Equine Webinar Series: “Antioxidant Research & Its Applications For Use In Exercising Horses”
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, September 24
Equine Webinar Series: “Biosecurity On Horse Farms & At Equestrian Events”
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, September 10
Equine Webinar Series: “History of Equine Exercise Physiology and Horses in Biomedical Research”
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, August 27
Equine Trivia Tuesdays 4KIDS!
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 25
Equine Trivia Tuesdays 4KIDS!
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 18
Equine Webinar Series: “Ensuring Good Health And Well-being In The Aging Equine Population”
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, August 13
Equine Trivia Tuesdays 4Kids!
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 11
Virtual “An Evening of Wine and Equine” BYOW Edition – Pasture Management
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Tuesday, May 19
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Virtual “An Evening of Wine and Equine” BYOW Edition – Pasture Renovations
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, May 18
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
https://www.facebook.com/events/209627693671070/?notif_t=event_calendar_create¬if_id=158704848873
Extension Horses Presents: “Fine-Tuning Equine Boarding Contracts” Webinar
6:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday, April 23
https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpub.cce.cornell.edu%2Fevent_regist
https://tinyurl.com/horsepasturewebinar
Junior Breeders Symposium
8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Saturday, March 28
Cook Farm - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/animals/junior-breeder/2020-jr-breeder-livestock-symposium-registration-form
Horse Management Seminar: Racehorse/Sport Horse Care & Rehabilitation
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday, February 9
G.H. Cook Student Center Rutgers, The State University of NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
http://bit.ly/2020HorseManagement
Evening of Science & Celebration
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 14
Cook Student Center - 59 Biel Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
An Evening of Wine and Equine
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 20
Cream Ridge Winery - 145 County Rd 539
Cream Ridge, NJ
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
Equine Town Hall Event – Presented By New Jersey Farm Bureau
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, August 15
Dream Park - Gloucester County, 400 Route 130
Swedesboro, NJ
For more information, email
Melissaw@njfb.org
2019 Hambletonian Continuing Education Seminar
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, August 2
Hilton Meadowlands Hotel - 2 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
Gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
Equine Science Center’s Summer Showcase
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, July 10
Red Barn - College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
http://bit.ly/2019SummerShowcase
Rutgers Day 2019: Ag. Field Day
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 27
Red Barn - Cook Farm, College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@rutgers.edu
Junior Breeders Symposium
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, March 30
Cook Farm - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
Horse Management Seminar
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, February 10
G.H. Cook Student Center Rutgers, The State University of NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
http://bit.ly/2019HMS
Evening of Science & Celebration
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 8
Cook Student Center - 59 Biel Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
2018 Hambletonian Continuing Education Seminar
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, August 3
Hilton Meadowlands Hotel - 2 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
Gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
Equine Science Center’s Summer Showcase
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, July 11
Red Barn - College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Day 2018: Ag. Field Day
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 28
Red Barn - Cook Farm, College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
More Details To Come
NJ Junior Breeder’s Livestock Symposium
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 7
Roundhouse - Cook Farm, College Farm Road New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
carey.williams@rutgers.edu
Horse Management Seminar
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday, February 11
Cook Student Center - 59 Biel Road
New Brunswick, NJ
https://goo.gl/2ZNHR2
Evening of Science & Celebration
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 9
Cook Student Center - 59 Biel Road New Brunswick, NJ
https://goo.gl/V5nB7C
For more information, email
cawilli@sebs.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
cawilli@sebs.rutgers.edu
6th Annual Open Space Pace and Festival of Horses
10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 16
Freehold Raceway 130 Park Ave
Freehold, NJ
For more information, email
BTaft@umh.com
2017 Hambletonian Continuing Education Seminar
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, August 4
Hilton Meadowlands Hotel, 2 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
Gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
2017 Hambletonian Continuing Education Seminar: Wet Labs
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, August 3
Meadowlands Racetrack 1 Racetrack Drive
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
Gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
Equine Science Center’s Summer Showcase
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, July 12
College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
kylehart@njaes.rutgers.edu
An Evening of Wine and Equine – Centenary University Equestrian Center
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, June 29
40 Califon Rd.
Long Valley, NJ
For more information, email
michael.westendorf@rutgers.edu
An Evening of Wine and Equine – Dorsett Arabians
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, June 27
169 Russell Mill Rd.
Woolwich Twp., NJ
For more information, email
michael.westendorf@rutgers.edu
For more information, email
ellen.harvey@ustrotting.com
Rutgers Day 2017: Ag. Field Day
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 29
Red Barn - Cook Farm, College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
More Details To Come
Junior Breeders Symposium
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 1
Former Agricultural Museum of NJ - Cook Farm - Rutgers the State University of NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
More Details To Come
Horses 2017 – Day 2
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 19
Horses 2017 – Day 1
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 18
For more information, email
https://goo.gl/xEANWt
Symposium on Legal, Business and Insurance Issues Impacting the Equine Industry
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, October 10
https://goo.gl/plAEP3
2016 Hambletonian Continuing Education Seminar
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, August 5
Hilton Meadowlands Hotel
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
Gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
2016 Hambletonian Continuing Education Seminar: Wet Labs
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, August 4
Meadowlands Racetrack - 1 Racetrack Drive
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
Gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
The Equine Science Center’s Summer Showcase
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, July 13
Red Barn - Cook Farm, College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
ellen.harvey@ustrotting.com
Rutgers Equine Science Center 15th Anniversary Benefit Hunter Pace
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday, May 22
256 S. Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ
For more information, email
esc@aesop.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Day 2016: Ag. Field Day
10:00 am - 5:00 am
Saturday, April 30
Red Barn - Cook Farm, College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@aesop.rutgers.edu
Junior Breeders Symposium
8:00 am - 4:00 am
Saturday, April 2
Former Agricultural Museum of NJ - Cook Farm - Rutgers the State University of NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
Cwilliams@aesop.rutgers.edu
Horse Management Seminar: “Why Do They Do That?” Behavior and Training of Horses
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, February 14
Cook Campus Center
New Brunswick, NJ
Evening of Science and Celebration
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 12
More Details to Follow Shortly
For more information, email
esc@aesop.rutgers.edu
“The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion” Book Signing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday, November 2
More Details to Follow Shortly
For more information, email
esc@aesop.rutgers.edu
Symposium on Legal, Business and Insurance Issues Impacting the Equine Industry
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, October 12
More Details to Follow Shortly
For more information, email
esc@aesop.rutgers.edu
An Evening With Sally Ike
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, September 29
The Roundhouse at Sheepfold Ln.
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@aesop.rutgers.edu
2015 Hambletonian Vet Conference: Day 2 Seminars
7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, August 7
Hilton Meadowlands: 2 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
2015 Hambletonian Vet Conference: Day 1 Seminars
7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, August 6
Hilton Meadowlands: 2 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
2015 Hambletonian Vet Conference: Wet Labs
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, August 5
Meadowlands Racetrack: 1 Racetrack Drive
East Rutherford, NJ
For more information, email
gordon@firstchoicemarketing.us
For more information, email
Kenny@aesop.rutgers.edu
http://goo.gl/G0GY6h
Fair Winds Farm Open House
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 28
74 Red Valley Rd
Cream Ridge, NJ
For more information, email
fairwindsfarm31@verizon.net
Horses In The Morning Radio Show: Controlling Bites
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday, June 24
To listen in, please go to: www.Horsesinthemorning.com and click on "Listen Live"
JFI Three-Day Event: Sunday Equine Science Center Meet and Greet
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 10
626 Route 524
Allentown, NJ
http://www.jfi3d.com
JFI Three-Day Event: Saturday Equine Science Center Meet and Greet
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 9
626 Route 524
Allentown, NJ
http://www.jfi3d.com
Horses In The Morning Radio Show: Best Bedding
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday, April 29
To listen in, please go to: www.Horsesinthemorning.com and click on "Listen Live"
Rutgers University 2015 Ag Field Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 25
Red Barn - Cook Farm, College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@aesop.rutgers.edu
Junior Breeders Symposium
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 28
Red Barn - Cook Farm, College Farm Road
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
Kenny@aesop.rutgers.edu
Horses In The Morning Radio Show: Preserving Turnout Areas
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday, February 25
To listen in, please go to: www.Horsesinthemorning.com and click on "Listen Live"
Rutgers Annual Horse Management Seminar
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday, February 8
Cook Campus Center
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Riding My Way Back
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, November 11
The State Theater 15 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
An Evening of Science and Celebration
5:00 am - 9:00 am
Monday, November 10
Cook Campus Center/G.H. Cook Campus
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Stakeholder Meeting
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, October 16
Rick's Saddle Shop
Cream Ridge, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Open Space Pace
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, September 20
Freehold Raceway
Freehold, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
New Jersey Thoroughbred Festival
2:00 pm
Saturday, September 6
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Summer Showcase
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, July 9
Red Barn on College Farm Road and Sheepfold Lane G.H. Cook Campus
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
“Pasture Walk” – Lord Stirling Stables
5:00 am - 7:00 am
Monday, May 19
Lord Stirling Stables 256 South Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
“Pasture Walk” – Seaton Hackney Stables
5:00 am - 7:00 am
Monday, May 12
Seaton Hackney Stables 440 South Street
Morristown, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
“Pasture Walk” – Ryders Lane BMP Farm
5:00 am - 7:00 am
Monday, May 5
Ryders Lane Best Management Practices Horse Farm G.H. Cook Campus
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
“Tips for Managing Horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome”
7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 30
Presented online
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Ag Field Day at Rutgers Day
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 26
Red Barn on College Farm Road and Sheepfold Lane G.H. Cook Campus
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
“Horse Pasture Management”
7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 23
Presented online
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Horse Management Seminar
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, February 9
Cook Campus Center/G.H. Cook Campus
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Future Leaders of the Equine Industry
8:30 am - 4:30 am
Tuesday, January 7
Rick's Saddle Shop
Cream Ridge, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
An Evening of Celebration and Science
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, November 19
Rutgers
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Ag Field Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 27
G.H. Cook Campus
New Brunswick, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Animal Emergency Working Group Symposium
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday, March 12
Westampton, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, February 15
Dempster Fire Training Center 350 Lawrence Station Road
Lawrenceville, NJ
For more information, email
esc@njaes.rutgers.edu
Future Leaders of the Equine Industry
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, January 10
Showplace Farms 505 Route-33
Millstone Township, NJ
For more information, email