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In Wantage, it's All Things Equine

| 14 Jul 2016 | 03:19
    Photo by Chris Wyman Donning a cowboy hat, Bruce Martin of Franklin’s Quiet Valley Farm and his horse Strait Up Dunit present a program on reining a horse at Lusscroft Farm's All Things Equine Festival.
    Photo by Chris Wyman Donning a cowboy hat, Bruce Martin of Franklin’s Quiet Valley Farm and his horse Strait Up Dunit present a program on reining a horse at Lusscroft Farm's All Things Equine Festival.
    Bruce Martin of Franklin’s Quiet Valley Farm.
    Bruce Martin of Franklin’s Quiet Valley Farm.
    During the festival, a bench was dedicated to the memory of Vida Van Gorden, who passed away in 2011. From the left are Northwest Jersey Horse Show Association President Sue Gerber, Gorden’s granddaughter, Brooke Fletcher, 17, and Gorden’s daughter, Missy Fletcher.
    During the festival, a bench was dedicated to the memory of Vida Van Gorden, who passed away in 2011. From the left are Northwest Jersey Horse Show Association President Sue Gerber, Gorden’s granddaughter, Brooke Fletcher, 17, and Gorden’s daughter, Missy Fletcher.
    John Kuperus, owner of Farmside Supplies in Sussex Borough, brought a selection of horse feed and horse-related accessories. He is shown here with Sharon Leigh, an animal portrait artist, who came to the festival from Palmyra in Burlington County. He was trying on a pair of waterproof gloves.
    John Kuperus, owner of Farmside Supplies in Sussex Borough, brought a selection of horse feed and horse-related accessories. He is shown here with Sharon Leigh, an animal portrait artist, who came to the festival from Palmyra in Burlington County. He was trying on a pair of waterproof gloves.
    Framing specialist Bruce Houck of Lafayette brought a selection of items that he framed. He specializes in custom handmade frames and barn art.
    Framing specialist Bruce Houck of Lafayette brought a selection of items that he framed. He specializes in custom handmade frames and barn art.

WANTAGE — On Saturday, Lusscroft Farm held its All Things Equine Festival. The event featured a presentation on horsemanship. The festival, presented by the Northwest Jersey Horse Show Association, was also a great opportunity for horse lovers to enjoy a day of educational opportunities, demonstrations and horse-related shopping. Demonstrations were held in the arena throughout the day.
The Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enriching the equine/agricultural heritage of Sussex County and providing exposure, education, and showing experience to beginner and amateur riders. The event is presented with the cooperation of the Heritage and Agriculture Association and the NJ DEP/Division of Parks and Forestry. For more photos, see Page 2.