The New Jersey State Animal

The state animal is the horse, Equus caballus, so designated in Chapter 173 of the Laws of 1977. Governor Brendan T. Byrne signed the law August 14, 1977, while attending the farm and horse show at Augusta, Sussex County.

Press Release, Office of the Governor, August 15, 1977

The U.S. Equestrian Team is headquartered in New Jersey.