Freehold, NJ – On Feb. 18, 2024 the Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey will hold the annual award banquet to celebrate and award the Standardbreds that showed and accumulated points in 2023 in various disciplines.

The Banquet takes place at the Radisson in the Chrystal Ballroom, Freehold, NJ and there will be a full open bar, sponsored by Axcess Air, Agnes Morgan and Steve Finkelstein’s Jesmeral Stable. A three course dinner, DJ entertainment and gift bags will add to the exiting evening.

The top Standardbred horses and exhibitors from all over the USA will be awarded with Grand Champion ribbons and personalized gifts provided from places like Big Dees, etc. https://www.bigdweb.com/

For tickets visit https://www.sphonj.org/awards-banquet.

And for more information visit https://www.sphonj.org/.

All donations made to SPHO-NJ are tax deductible and the organization is run solely on donations and volunteers. Donations can be made online or sent by check to SPHO-NJ, P O Box, 454, Millstone Twp., NJ 08535

The 2023 season was the biggest in the 30-year history of the organization and show, and we keep seeing more and more interest from people who takes on Standardbreds from the track to new careers.

SPHO-NJ mission statement:

The Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey (SPHO-NJ) is a non-profit organization founded to promote the Standardbred in pleasure and competitive riding and driving by exposing the public to their performances through competition and expo events. Our mission is educate the equine community on the versatility and suitability of Standardbreds for careers after racing.