The festivities begin with the annual Horse Show at 10:00 am presented by Young Horse Teaching and Research Program (YHTRP). Students enrolled in the YHTRP will present the two and three-year-old mustangs in a series of horse show grooming and showmanship classes which includes leading at a walk and trot. This is an excellent opportunity for potential buyers to see the mustangs in action prior to the mustang auction on Sunday, May 1.

     The activities continue with lively and engaging programs. Experience the thrilling demonstration of a horse galloping at full speed on the 21-foot equine exercise physiology treadmill. This demo is sure to get one’s adrenaline-pumping and heart-racing! The Center will have two treadmill demonstrations: 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. One lucky participant will win a gift bag from the Equine Science Center and Rick’s Saddle Shop prior to each demonstration. Space is limited in the treadmill lab; be sure to arrive early.

     While horses are running on the treadmill inside, party with the Equine Science Center outside. Help celebrate 10 years of “Better Horse Care through Research and Education.” Come for the cake, stay for the treadmill demo, and grab a few party favors, too! Remember to go to the stall side of the Red Barn after the horse show for a family weigh-in, which is always a crowd pleaser.

     For additional information about Ag Field Day at Rutgers Day activities, please email Tiffany Cody at cody@njaes.rutgers.edu or call 732-932-9419.