| The horse became the official new Jersey State Animal on August 14, 1977, when Governor Brendan T. Byrne signed the bill at the Sussex Farm and Horse show in Branchville, New Jersey. Here Brandy, a quarter horse typical of N. J. horses (owned by Mrs. Octavia Brown, Director, Somerset Hills Handicapped Riders Club) is used in giving lessons to those with physical and mental handicaps! "Horse Power - Support Riding for the Handicapped!" |
