by Jessica Schroeder, U.S. Trotting Association Outreach

Columbus, OH — The 17th annual National Standardbred Horse Show is scheduled to take place August 21 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown.

Over 60 Standardbreds competed in the 2010 show in many different disciplines such as halter, showmanship, English, western, dressage, driving, games and more.

The event, co-sponsored by the Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey, Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey and the USTA, is looking for class sponsors and donations to keep entry fees low and encourage attendance. All sponsors will be listed in the show book, which is sent to all potential exhibitors and posted online at www.standardbredpleasurehorse.org. Click here for the sponsor form.

Donations of any kind (monetary or prizes) should be sent to: SPHO-NJ, c/o Showplace Farms, 505 Route 33, Millstone Twp, NJ 08535.

For more information, contact Helene Gregory at kickan@comcast.net or 609.439.7818.