Silver Nickle Vintage Horse Buckle

Did you know that New Jersey’s state animal is the horse?

New Jersey has the most horses per square mile than any other state, source .

New Jersey had the first racetrack in the United States; Monmouth County-Freehold Raceway which opened in 1830.

New Jersey isn’t just all about thoroughbred racing, though. It is also home to a famous event called The Hunt.

The Hunt is a fox hunting event that was founded in Montclair, NJ in 1870. The Hunt has since evolved into a Steeplechase event to maintain the tradition.