News from Outside the Ring

The War Rages On

Can you believe it’s been 1 year since Russia invaded Ukraine. People just like you and me, living their lives one minute and then having to drop everything the next, including their horses. The FEI almost immediately set aside CHF 1 Million in a Solidarity Relief Fund to aid the Ukrainian equestrian community. Later, USEF joined up to establish the USEF Ukraine Relief Fund, with 100% of funds going to the FEI’s program to help people relocate their horses away from conflict zones, as well as feed and manage those that had to stay, including providing veterinary supplies and supplements. Scholarships for Ukrainian youth equestrians were also provided so they could attend international competitions. They still need our help for their long-term recovery after this war ends, so if you can donate, please go to: Donate | US Equestrian (usef.org) https://www.usef.org/donate?selected=43.

Horses Lending a Helping Hoof

Speaking about veterans, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (Saratoga Spring, NY; (www.thsaratoga.org) is partnering with ECS Psychological Services to offer FREE equine therapy to retired veterans who need support. A grant from the US Department of Veterans Affairs will help the group help veterans to reintegrate into society using retired race horses. The horses are great at helping with issues like depression, anxiety, sleeping problems, and other mental health conditions. As we know, horses are the best medicine. People looking for more information on the program can contact ECS Psychological Services at 518-580-0520 or email intake@ecsps.com to reach an intake coordinator.

Save The Date

2023 NJ Junior Breeder Symposium

Location: Round Barn

@ George H. Cook Campus Rutgers University

Location: Intersection of College Farm Road and Sheepfold Lane, North Brunswick Township, NJ .

Registration will be open in February!

Questions? Contact: Eppinger@njaes.rutgers.edu

Amelia.Valente@njaes.rutgers.edu

Saturday March 25, 2023

8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For youth and adults Rain or shine!

Hands-on workshops in the following tracks

 Equine

 Large Ruminant (Cattle)

 Dairy Quiz Bowl & Art Contest

 Small Ruminant (Sheep & Goat)

 Swine

 Poultry

 Rabbit

 Cavy (Guinea Pig)

 Small Animals

 Beekeeping

Sponsored by the New Jersy Department of Agriculture Junior Breeder Program in cooperation with Rutgers Cooperative Extension faculty and staff.