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

2025

Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series – “Farm Management”

6:30 pm - 8:30 am

Tuesday, February 11

https://go.rutgers.edu/2025VirtualHMSReg

2025

Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series – “Nutrition”

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, February 18

https://go.rutgers.edu/2025VirtualHMSReg

2025

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

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

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 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 Trivia Tuesdays 4Kids!

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, August 11

Virtual Rutgers Day!

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, April 25

https://www.facebook.com/events/209627693671070/?notif_t=event_calendar_create¬if_id=158704848873

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

8th Annual Open Space Pace

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday, September 21

Freehold, NJ

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

7th Annual Open Space Pace

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday, September 15

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

Evening of Wine and Equine – Hidden Hills Farm

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, October 11

For more information, email

cawilli@sebs.rutgers.edu

Evening of Wine and Equine – Trilogy Farm

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, October 4

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

Fair Winds Farm Open House

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday, June 25

74 Red Valley Road

Cream Ridge, NJ

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

Evening of Science and Celebration

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday, November 17

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

Fair Winds Farm Open House

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday, June 26

74 Red Valley Road

Cream Ridge, NJ

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

Open Space Pace

10:30 am - 8:30 pm

Saturday, September 19

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

Equine Pasture Walk

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, July 29

For more information, email

Kenny@aesop.rutgers.edu

Equine Science Center’s Summer Showcase

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday, July 8

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

Junior Breeder’s Symposium

8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Saturday, March 23

G.H. Cook Campus

New Brunswick, NJ

For more information, email

esc@njaes.rutgers.edu

Feed and Ration Management Seminar

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday, February 28

New Brunswick, NJ

For more information, email

esc@njaes.rutgers.edu

Horse Management Seminar

8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Sunday, February 10

Cook Campus Center

New Brunswick, NJ

For more information, email

esc@njaes.rutgers.edu

Horse Management Seminar

8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Sunday, February 10

Cook Campus Center

New Brunswick, NJ

For more information, email

esc@njaes.rutgers.edu

Equine Business Planning Course

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, February 5

New Brunswick, NJ

For more information, email

esc@njaes.rutgers.edu

Equine Science Update

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, December 11

Cook Campus Center

New Brunswick, NJ

For more information, email

esc@njaes.rutgers.edu

Fall Webinar Series

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, December 4

New Brunswick, NJ

For more information, email

esc@njaes.rutgers.edu

Horse Diet Management Seminars

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Thursday, October 4

New Brunswick, NJ

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

esc@njaes.rutgers.edu