Under Pressure!

And the Preakness ends with a photo finish!!  I’m so excited for my thoroughbred friend and potential Triple-Crown winner…it just so happens that “I’ll Have Another” is one of my most frequently used phrases (you all know my affection for confections)!  Being in the spotlight can put a lot of pressure on my equine friends, and just like humans, horses can get stressed out too. 

The Rutgers horses have plenty of opportunity to socialize!

Mint Juleps & Tacos

And they’re off!

Did everyone watch the race on Saturday?  It was so thrilling, I even put down the mint julep I had in one hoof (in celebration of the Derby) and the taco I had in the other (in celebration of Cinco de Mayo) to cheer for my athletic friends!  What a great race!

This weekend, some noteworthy equine athletes will be participating in an event located nearby to the place that I call home…the Horse Park of New Jersey!  This competition will showcase the equestrian sport of 3-day eventing, and is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's "Jersey Fresh" initiative. The event, which runs from Friday (5/11) through Sunday (5/13), attracts some of the nation's best riders and is fantastic fun for the entire family!

No Bones About It!

Hello everyone!

With spring in the air, I’ve been hard at work shedding my fur-coat in anticipation for the warmer weather.  My owner affectionately refers to this joyous time as “Shedgate”, “Shedmageddon”, and “Tshedami” among other satires.  

So I wanted to let you all know that I met another equine friend the other day that doesn’t shed at all!  He was tall, white, a little frail looking, and rather quiet…in fact, I would say he was even a little “stiff”!  Ok, ok, enough with the jokes.  Last week, the Equine Science Center welcomed the newest member to its research herd, and trust me when I tell you, he certainly stands out!  The newest addition is stabled in the Round House right now, mounted to a wooden based with full support…did I mention he’s a skeleton?!