Celebrate June is Horse Month at the Monmouth County Library! Meet a Standardbred horse and some mighty miniature horses. Listen to a panel of experts discuss the horse industry in New Jersey and discover the history behind Thompson Park in Middletown, once a premier horse farm that produced the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby.
Each year, the Monmouth County Library holds special programs for all ages to mark June is Horse Month. This annual observance provides an opportunity to focus on New Jersey’s state animal as well as the recreational, economic, social, and therapeutic benefits provided by the equine industry.
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The horse was proclaimed the state animal by the Legislature in 1977, and in May 1998 Governor Christine Todd Whitman proclaimed June as the Month of the Horse.
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Programs:
History of Thompson Park
7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4
Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury 07702
1-866-941-8188
Take a journey through time and relive the days when Thompson Park was a premier Thoroughbred training and breeding estate. Hear the stories about the Thompson family, their famous friends, and the farm that produced the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby.
Presented by Allison Gibney, Recreation Leader for the Monmouth County Park System.
Meet the Minis
11 a.m. Thursday, June 26
Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury 07702
1-866-941-8188
Miniature horses are not just pets! Meet Buster and Star and their owner, Erica Todd of the Knight Riders 4-H Club of Monmouth County, and learn about this special breed of horses and the work they do.
More Minis…
Meet more miniature horses from the Colts Neck Trail Riders at the following branches. All children must be accompanied by an adult. These events will take place in the branches’ parking lots – please call the branch for alternative parking information.
4 p.m. Tuesday, June 10
Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck 07722
732-431-5656
4 p.m. Thursday, June 12
Allentown Public Library. 16 S. Main Street, Allentown
609-259-7565
Events at Library Headquarters:
Meet Indy, a Standardbred Horse
6 p.m. Monday June 30
Library Headquarters,125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan 07726
732-431-7220
Come greet Independent Act, affectionately known as Indy, a retired Standardbred, who was a champion harness racer and winner of several show ribbons. You may even get a chance to feed him a carrot.
Owner Suzanne D'Ambrose will tell us about these solid, well-built horses with good dispositions that are also used under saddle for a variety of equestrian activities.
Check the Monmouth County Library webpage at www.monmouthcountylib.org for other June is Horse Month programs.
