by Nancy Jaffer | Sep 22, 2022
Former U.S.Equestrian Federation president and Olympic eventing gold medalist David O’Connor next month takes on a newly created position as the USEF’s chief of sport, while Graeme Thom becomes the director of FEI/High-Performance Sport Programs.
Both veteran eventers will start work Oct. 3 to insure a smooth transition, as Director of Sport Will Connell leaves his position Nov. 25.
David, who has been head of the FEI eventing committee, will be primarily focused on strategy, responsible for working with the executive team regarding overall international and national sport support of the USEF Strategic Plan and its initiatives. They include sport integrity, education, and equine and human safety and welfare.
Additionally, he will provide oversight of the international and national sport operations, ensuring that the sport department’s short-term and long-term strategic plans align with USEF’s priorities. The 2000 Olympic individual gold medalist also will focus on strengthening relationships with stakeholder groups such as the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the FEI and the USEF’s recognized affiliates.
“I very much look forward to the opportunities afforded by this new role within the USEF,” he said.
“The chance to perform a 365-degree view of equestrian sport from a national and a global perspective and share strategies to ensure safety, welfare, and enjoyment while growing the sport across all breeds and disciplines will be an exciting prospect.
“My passion has always been horses, and promoting equestrian sport, both within and outside of our equine community, is a very important mission, both personally and for the USEF as a whole.”
David O’Connor on his Olympic gold medal victory lap at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. (Photo © 2000 by Nancy Jaffer)
USEF CEO Bill Moroney said, “As a key member of the executive leadership team, David will provide thought leadership, innovative problem-solving, and share diverse ideas to guide strategic actions and important business decisions, drive priorities, and lead change for the organization’s success.”
Graeme served as chair of the Canadian High-Performance Committee and as a chef d’equipe for Canada and New Zealand for the past 15 years at such major championships such as the 2008 Olympics, the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the 2021 Olympics. Will is remaining with USEF through Nov. 25 to allow for a smooth transition.
He has worked in the financial industry, rode to the CCI 3-star level in eventing and was shortlisted for the Canadian eventing team.
His responsibilities with USEF will be focused primarily on sport operations, supervising the activities of the managing directors and directors for each international discipline recognized by the FEI. He will develop and implement the Strategic High-Performance plan and programs and overall administration of all aspects of sport programming and pathways for those FEI disciplines.
His other work will involve serving as the staff liaison to the USEF International Disciplines Council and the Athlete Advisory Committee. Additionally, he will fill the role of chef de mission at the World Equestrian Games, Pan American Games, and Olympic Games and is the primary sport contact for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the FEI.
“I am very appreciative of being offered this exciting role,” said Graeme.
“I have some extremely large shoes to fill with Will’s departure. He is legendary in his role as a chef de mission and high-performance director. It was a fitting testimonial that he was able to share in the USA successes at the recent World Championships.
“I will do my best to move up the curve as quickly as possible and hope my 10-plus years as a chef d’equipe in eventing will act as a springboard for continued success in the future across all FEI disciplines. I look forward to meeting the staff and team personnel very soon and am very eager to join the USEF organization.”
Bill Moroney cited Graeme’s “extensive experience in high-performance sports operations and management, coupled with his leadership and organizational skills.”
That, he continued, “makes him a great asset to the federation. I look forward to working with Graeme to strengthen and elevate high-performance equestrian sport in the U.S. across all international disciplines as we look to the future.”
by Nancy Jaffer | Sep 16, 2022
Beezie Madden, a pillar of so many U.S. show jumping squads, willl not be part of future championship teams due to a non-cancerous tumor.
Beezie was diagnosed with a Vestibular Schwannoma. Johns Hopkins University experts define these as noncancerous tumors that grow in the ear, and that can affect hearing and balance.
According to a facebook post from Beezie and John Madden Sales, she is “under the care of excellent doctors and physical therapists, and this is not cancerous or life threatening. Riding is even recommended as part of the physical therapy plan.”
As usual, “Beezie is still riding and competing at all levels, developing young horses, and training our students. The reality is that some days her balance is affected slightly, but our more flexible schedule allows us to work around those days without the deadlines of riding for our country on a team at Championships.”
The Maddens thank everyone who has reached out, as well as their sponsors.
by Nancy Jaffer | Aug 23, 2022
The benefit horse show for Kevin Babington has become an annual tradition, with the fourth edition to be held Oct. 2 at the refurbished Duncraven in Titusville, N.J. The new owners of Duncraven, the Stout family, have donated the facility for the day.
Kevin suffered a spinal cord injury in a fall at the 2019 Hampton Classic, leaving the Irish Olympic rider paralyzed. He has worked hard on recovery, but is in pain and still has little in the way of movement, though he has made some progress as a result of intensive medical treatment and his hard work in physical therapy.
Kevin and Dianna Babington. (Photo © by Nancy Jaffer)
Due to Kevin’s condition, the costs of treatment and daily living are astronomical. He is able to teach from his wheelchair, and his wife, Dianna, also works as a trainer. Daughters Gwyneth and Marielle pitch in to help, but there is still a financial shortfall.
Proceeds from the show will go to the Babington Family Trust, which gives Kevin access to funds for immediate needs in daily living. Although he also benefits from the Kevin Babington Foundation, that entity helps other people as well and tends to handle more big picture expenditures, while the Family Trust can provide money as soon as he needs something.
The benefit, run by volunteers, is seeking help for a variety of positions, from announcers who can work with volunteer lead announcer George Dahms, to in-gate staff, jump crew and people who can set up the show and clean up afterwards. Supplemental jumps are also needed for the day.
Kevin Babington was a top rider before his accident. (Photo © 2016 by Nancy Jaffer)
Nancy Wallis is managing the benefit with the assistance of Jen Cassidy. The show is recognized by the New Jersey Professional Horsemen’s Association, which will run its fall finale at Duncraven Oct. 8-9, the weekend after the benefit. That means the benefit show will be a good schooling opportunity for riders to prepare for the finale. Those competing at either show will ride in rings that have new all-weather footing.
Mary Norris remains as show secretary, while Ron Smith, Abbe Wolfe, Michelle Patience and Creigh Duncan have volunteered to serve as judges. Donations of raffle items are also being sought, as are division sponsors. Those who would like to donate should contact Julie Koveloski at 609-439-8983.
A tack sale is being held in conjunction with the show. Tack may be dropped off at Duncraven the week before the show. Those who need to drop it off before that should contact show manager Nancy Wallis at 908-256-3386.
by Nancy Jaffer | Sep 1, 2022
Have you ever wondered what it would be like riding behind the hounds, crossing the beautiful countryside and taking jumps along the way?
You’ve seen it in films and on video, now you can have a chance to try it yourself. The Monmouth County Hunt is offering an introduction to fox hunting Sept. 17 and 18 from its base at 50 East Branch Road, Allentown. The first day of the program includes instruction on hunt etiquette and turnout for horse and rider, as well as learning about safety.
Participants will then ride on the flat in a group and over fences (jumping is not required). They will meet the hounds and get a tour of the hunt country.
On the second day, participants will ride in a hunt with instruction from the field masters. Riders will be grouped by desired pace and comfort level, as they get a chance to see the hounds work. A hunt breakfast will follow, with an opportunity for those taking part to talk with the joint masters.
To register, go to monmouthcountyhunt@gmail.com. The fee is $150.
by Nancy Jaffer | Sep 19, 2022
In a visit that could be important to the future of equestrian sport in the Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was among the 22,000 spectators who attended the FEI Eventing World Championships on cross-country day at Pratoni del Vivaro. Italy, over the weekend.
There is always a question of whether equestrian competition and in particular, eventing, will be dropped from the Games as new events such as surfing and break dancing are added.
The IOC president was accompanied by FEI officials and 2000 Olympic gold medalist David O’Connor, now chair of the FEI Eventing Committee.
“These are amazing facilities to see and it is a pleasure to experience a real Olympic legacy and sustainability success story,” the IOC president said.
“I’m very impressed by the many measures the FEI has taken to safeguard the well-being and the health of the horses, and I am pleased with everything the International Federation is doing to ensure the future of the sport.”
Pratoni hosted the cross-country phase of at the 1960 Rome Games, and also did the same at the 1998 World Equestrian Games.
Although equestrian sports are on the schedule for the 2024 Paris Games and 2028 in Los Angeles, 2032 in Brisbane does not have a firm agenda as yet. Eventing is popular in Australia, but the country has not qualified yet for Paris, since it finished tenth, out of the crucial top seven, in Pratoni.
by Nancy Jaffer | Sep 17, 2022
The deck was reshuffled today by a demanding cross-country course at the FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro Italy, with team standings doing a switcheroo that put the U.S. in second place from third, elevated Germany to the lead, and dropped Britain from first to third place.
What didn’t change was the very top of the individual standings, as Germany’s Michael (Michi) Jung kept his personal best score of 18.8 penalties from dressage with a double-clear aboard fisherChipmunk FRH, as he headed toward what could well be his second world championships title.
“An amazing horse,” Michi enthused after his ride.
“FischerChipmunk is just a machine in the cross-country.”
Michel Jung and Chipmunk.
He did contend, however, “The course is not so nice to ride. The ground is not that perfect and it’s a tricky course….you have to work a lot. This is a horse for big gallops,” which are not found on this route. He had one iffy fence, where the horse took off close to the obstacle and got his head a bit sideways, but that was just a blip in a perfect trip that finished nine seconds under the optimum time.
Willberry Wonder Pony got quite a ride on Michael Jung’s back, crossing the finish line with him. The stuffed pony is the symbol of a charity in memory of teen eventer Hannah Francis, who died of cancer. Read more at https://www.willberrywonderpony.org/.
Germany is on 76.1 penalties, with the U.S. not so far behind on 77.4, while Britain has 80.9 and New Zealand 88.3. Those are the players for the medals, barring unforeseen disasters in Sunday’s show jumping segment, since fifth-place Switzerland is burdened with 109.4 penalties.
During the last seven world eventing championships, the eventual winner was a team that was either first or second after dressage.
In addition to the world titles, what counts here is qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the top seven teams making the cut.
Britain had some tense moments as officials deliberated for a long time on whether to give team member Tom McEwen 15 penalties for the way he and Toledo de Kerser handled fence 7B, the second element of a skinny brush double below a steep slide. In the end, they deleted those penalties, which kept the team in podium territory.
Earlier in the day, however, there was a huge disappointment for the Brits when Badminton winner Laura Collett, who had been standing second following dressage, experienced a run-out with London 52, who fussed with his head much of the way around .It was the skinny combo below the slide that caused the problem again.
A big leap down the drop made it tough to shorten up for the three strides between the skinnies. The horse just couldn’t get his legs over the second brush, leaving him no option but to leap out to the side. Laura is now forty eighth on 58.1 penalties.
“I’m absolutely gutted for the team. He just ran out of room,” Laura explained about the mishap.
“He was great around the rest”.
Misfortune on course visted Kevin McNAb of Australia, riding Scuderia 1918 Don Quidam. A rein broke in the middle of a combination and he had to spend time fixing it, winding up with 20 penalties for the stop and 24.8 time penalties, going over the optimum time because of the delay.
“They jumped one of the classiest rounds of the day. Very unlucky to have a broken rein in between a combination. I don’t know how he managed to tie the rein in a knot and finish, but he did,” said a statement from the Australian team.
“He was up on time until the tack malfunction and then on time the rest of the round, so without the rein breaking in the middle he is very confident they would have finished inside time.
Don Quidam jumped like a star today and proved just how special a horse he is.”
Said Kevin “Don was very fresh and effortless to ride today. He was really enjoying the course. I’m really disappointed for what happened, but we are both fine and that’s the most important thing.”
Laura Collett and London 52.
The USA, benefiting from the counsel of cross-country consultant Ian Stark (a former British team member and designer of the cross-country at the new Maryland 5-star) offered his wisdom about the twists and turns of the up-and-downhill terrain based on volcanic sand.
The route designed by Guiseppe della Chiesa had 30 fences, 44 jumping efforts and an optimum time of 9 minutes, 50 seconds. It was at 4-star level (dressage and show jumping are 5-star level) because at a championships, some of the countries aren’t as experienced as the sport’s leaders. So it’s necessary to make sure those riders will be safe while providing a challenge for the others. That meant the highest fence was 1.2 meters, or 1.3 meters for a brush jump, and the widest obstacles measured 2 meters.
Several riders in addition to Michi commented that for horses with a long stride who need big jumps to be at their best, the course was not optimum.
As Tom noted, “The course rode well, but I thought the distances were quite short compared to what we’re used to. Obviously, I’m on a rangy horse with a great jump, so it slightly hinders me in my pace because sometimes I make up quite a bit of time actually being able to keep quite smooth in these big strides.”
At the same time, he added, “The ground is phenomenal and the way they’ve presented the course is great, so I’ve really enjoyed it.”
The USA’s Tamie Smith and Mai Baum. (Photo courtesy of Pratoni.)
Both America’s Tamie Smith, a podium possibility standing third on Mai Baum (24 penalties) and Boyd Martin, the U.S. anchor rider, sixth on his familiar partner Tsetserleg (26.2) were among the 11 riders in the field of 88 who were double-clear.
That distinction also belonged to Ariel Grald, who made the biggest leap of any competitor, going from fiftieth on Leamore Master Plan in dressage (67.53) to seventeenth. She is riding as an individual for the U.S.
Tami said of her mount, “He and I have such a great partnership now. This is a hard course, especially for our horses, because the jumps aren’t that big, but the course was super technical and twisty, but he’s such a good jumper and he was right there and just on it.
“I have an unbelievable, magical unicorn and he’s the horse of a lifetime. He’s made a lot of dreams come true. I know his heart is as big as mine, so we’ll give everything we have until the end.”
Boyd was spot-on the optimum time. That lifted him above New Zealand’s Tim Price individually, breaking the tie of 26.2 penalties each incurred in dressage, since Tim was one second under.
While Boyd smiled and commented that he’d like to say he planned the timing perfectly, actually, he admitted. “I was just going as fast as he goes. I thought I was right on the time. It was a relief.”
That was especially true since, “This track doesn’t suit him. He’s so suited to the 5-stars, the Kentuckys that are just long gallops.”
Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg. (Photo courtesy U.S. Equestrian)
The stopping and starting necessary at Pratoni isn’t his preferred approach.
“ I have to give the horse credit, he tries and tries and tries. It’s his best attribute.”
He has ridden Tsetserleg at the Olympics, the Pan American Games and the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
“To keep a horse at this level for this long is a testament to his toughness and soundness and bravery,” said Boyd of his partner
He admitted that when the diminutive son of the Olympic veteran Trakehne, Windfall, came to his farm, “I thought he was a fluffy little pony. It goes to show how much I know. A horse that tries counts for so much.”
Boyd allowed himself a sigh of relief, even though the final phase will be “a massive day.”
But so far, so good. As he noted, “In the past it’s been a bit of everything, but today it seemed to come together.”
American pathfinder Will Coleman, eleventh with Off the Record, had just 0.8 time penalties to bring his total to 27.2 penalties.
He noted his horse is “kind of a bulldog out there. He was really strong and it was almost like he was telling me, `Let me at it, Dad.’”
Will added, “He’s not the fastest horse, to be frank; he’s a very efficient horse. He loses a bit of step as he tires.”
But they got around in an impressive clocking and Will noted, “I’m super happy with how he ran. He did his absolute best.”
Lauren Nicholson, eighteenth on Vermiculus, had just 5.6 time penalties for a total of 32.7.
“This is like our ninth 5-star. I know him really well, he knows me really well. I knew all the questions were there for him. He doesn’t have a huge gallop. It was more chasing the time than the actual fences.”
She was “Toeing the line of being gutsy and trying not to do anything stupid that’s going to affect the team.”
She told Ian Stark, “I don’t want pep talks…just give me facts, give me an order.”
“He said, `Ride the plan we talked about it and hammer at it’ and I did.”
Ariel noted cross-country is her horse’s best phase.
“I tend to play it a little bit safe with him,” she said, but not this time.
“He started off a little keen, he rattled a couple of jumps. I had to trust in his carefulness.”
The terrain and the corners were a challenge for a strong horse like her Irish sport horse by Master Imp, but she noted he stayed right with her.
“This is my first horse at Advanced and 4- and 5-star. Being here in the world championships was a bit of an incentive for me to take a risk. My dressage isn’t the strongest, but I’m going to finish on it,” she said, referring to her score in the first phase of the event.
Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello observed, “Today absolutely met my expectations and I think everyone leading up to this day has just had a really good feeling about where we were heading.
“We haven’t had a day like this in a really long time for the U.S. It’s really gratifying and I’m happy for everyone here, ;he riders, the grooms, the owners, the staff and everyone at home.
“But having said that, we’ve already stopped celebrating. We’re 100 percent focused on the job tomorrow and aren’t thinking about anything other than finishing this competition and doing what we came here to do.”
Click here for the individual standings. Click on this link for the team standings.
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by Nancy Jaffer | Sep 10, 2022
My favorite photo of the Queen is this one, where she is galloping like the wind, her scarf slipped back on her head, looking into the distance with an awareness of the moment while leaving her cares behind. She is perfectly in control of her horse, while at the same time letting him gallop on.
Away from the palace, her duties and the weight of being constantly observed, she found respite and joy in her horses. She loved them all, from those who raced in her colors to the four-in-hand pulling the carriage for her husband, Prince Philip. Her Majesty was a true horsewoman, both in and out of the saddle, with a thorough knowledge of bloodlines.
Through her family, she was connected to a variety of disciplines. Her father, King George VI, was quite a rider who enjoyed fox hunting. Prince Philip wrote the rules for combined driving and competed in that discipline.
Her son, Charles (now the King) dabbled in racing and played polo. His sister, Princess Anne, evented, becoming European Champion and went on to follow her father as president of the FEI.
The Queen’s granddaughter and Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall, also became European Champion and then World Champion as well, at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.
The Queen rode all her life, whether side-saddle in uniform, at the Trooping of the Colour aboard Burmese, the favorite black mare given to her by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or astride on casual trail rides, like those she shared with President Ronald Reagan.
The Queen and the President had a love of horses in common.
She continued hacking out until quite recently, enjoying the stout native ponies that were a bit closer to the ground than the more statuesque mounts that had been her choice in her younger days.
I hope she is with her horses again now, mounting up after patting her corgis and greeting Prince Phillip, before going for a blissful gallop into eternity.
by Nancy Jaffer | Sep 16, 2022
The U.S. kept its third place standing at the FEI Eventing World Championshps as the dressage phase wrapped up today, with a highlight for America in Tamie Smith’s 24-penalty ride on Mai Baum, good enough to stand fifth individually.
Tamie Smith and Mai Baum. (Photo courtesy U.S. Equestrian)
Although her horse broke in the medium trot at the beginning of her ride, Tamie’s usual grit enabled her to get past that for a formidable performance at Pratoni del Vivaro in Italy.
Boyd Martin, the anchor rider on his old pal Tsetserleg, is tied for fourteenth with 26.2 penalties. Will Coleman, the pathfinder yesterday with Off the Record dropped from a tie for fifth to eighteenth, while Lauren Nicholson’s 27.1 on Vermiculus put her twenty seventh, which is the country’s drop score at the moment. Riding as a U.S. individual, Ariel Grald is fortyninth with a score of 32.5 aboard Leamore Master Plan.
Britain kept its lead in the rankings with a total of 69.2, a record at this point in a world championship.
That team’s anchor rider, Oliver Townend on Ballaghmor Class, stands sixth on 24.3 penalties.
“Maybe he didn’t quite take me forwards enough in the trot, but I felt once he was into canter he was away and I felt the work was very good quality. We know each other very well and he’s a lovely horse to ride,” said Oli, a multiple winner of the Kentucy 5-star.
“We’ve just been trying to work on getting him more forwards. He’s a horse that’s always been a little bit introverted – either that, or completely explosive – so I’m just trying to get him to breathe and take me a little bit more in all the paces, really, and it showed up in the canter. I think it’s a bit of a dream start for the Brits, so let’s hope we can keep it up.”
Germany got lifted into second place in the team standings by superstar Michael Jung’s first-place performance with fischerChipmunk FRH (18.8), a personal best that brought his nation’s total to 76.1. The U.S. has 76.6 penalties, but New Zealand is close behind. The Kiwis are on 77.9 penalties, with Australia fifth on 81.1.
Michael, who could be on his way to his second individual world championship title, said of his mount, “It’s amazing how he performs in the arena. He just brings everything in there and you can ride like at home so this is a great feeling.
“He is so relaxed but powerful and concentrated so you can show all of what you train, and that’s an amazing feeling for the rider.”
Saturday will undoubtedly re-arrange the standings, as the cross-country test set by Giuseppe della Chiesa includes formidable terrain. I will be posting a cross-country story tomorrow morning, so please come back to the website then to track the competition.
by Nancy Jaffer | Sep 14, 2022
The CBS show 48 Hours, which investigates “the most intriguing crime and justice cases,” will begin its fall season with a program on the matter of dressage trainer Michael Barisone.
Set to run at 10 p.m Saturday, it will explore how a U.S. Olympic dressage team alternate came to stand trial for attempted murder and weapons charges, after a dispute with his tenants spiraled out of control. In April, Barisone was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the attempted murder of a student, Lauren Kanarek, who lived on his farm and whom he was trying to evict.
The show is called, “The Shooting of Lauren Kanarek,” and includes interviews with both Barisone and Kanarek, as well as her father; eventer Boyd Martin, a friend of Barisone’s; the prosecutor, Christopher Schellhorn, and Barisone’s lawyers, Ed Bilinkas and Chris Deininger.
Michael Barisone in court during this month’s hearing with his lawyers,, Chris Deinnger and Ed Bilinkas. (Photo © 2022 by Nancy Jaffer)
When Kanarek was unhappy about the level of training she received, she began posting messages on Facebook branding Barisone a bully, racist and anti-Semitic. He denied the allegations, and his supporters say her postings were unfairly damaging his reputation as he worried about how it would ruin his business.
The Facebook posts seemed to rattle and unnerve Barisone to the point where he called 911 four times, telling police he “feared” for his life.
“I remember complete and total panic,” Barisone tells CBS correspondent Nikii Battiste.
“Everybody says I was unglued. I was unglued.”
Then, on August 7, 2019, he allegedly confronted Kanarek. She testified that Barisone “pulled out a gun and shot me once, twice, directly in the chest.” She called 911 and was taken from the scene to undergo emergency surgery.
Lauren Kanarek testifying in court. (Photo © 2022 by Nancy Jaffer)
Barisone tells Battiste he recalls the messages Kanarek posted on social media about him, but says he has no memory of the shooting.
“Did you shoot Lauren Kanarek?” Battiste asks Barisone.
“I’m told I did,” Barisone says.
“But I have no recollection of that event,” Barisone says. “Zero. Nothing.”
At trial, his attorney argued that Barisone was driven temporarily insane by Kanarek’s attacks and then snapped. Kanarek said during the trial that Barisone bullied her..
Kanarek and her family do not believe Barisone’s story, that he had no idea what he was doing when the trigger was pulled.
Michael Barisone as he appeared in court during his trial. (Photo © 2022 by Nancy Jaffer)
“Michael Barisone should be in a state prison for the rest of his life,” says Lauren Kanarek’s father, Jonathan Kanarek.
Barisone spent four months being evaluated at the Anne Klein Forensic Center in West Trenton, N.J., until a hearing on his status earlier this month. Judge Stephen Taylor, who presided at his trial in Morristown, N.J., ruled that Barisone should be treated at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris County, with his situation to be evaluated in six months.
by Nancy Jaffer | Aug 15, 2022
The Tewksbury Trail Pace, a longtime fixture at Christie Hoffman Farm Park in the Tewksbury Township, will be blazing new trails next month at the Sullivan-Whitman Preserve, 27 Fox Hill Road, Califon.
The Tewksbury Trail Association is partnering with the Tewksbury Land Trust for the September 18 event, which will include both a trail pace and a pleasure pace with divisions for adults and juniors.
The Tewksbury Trail Pace is always fun. (Photo © 2021 by Nancy Jaffer)
The course will be approximately six miles, complete with rocky areas, challenging hills and road crossings. The land is part of the Ten Mile Trail initiative being developed by the Land Trust. It also includes the Lance Preserve and the Raritan Watershed’s Fox Hill Preserve. Participants also will be riding across private farms.
The pace will be held from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Participants must bring their own water for themselves and their horses.
Visit tta-nj.org for questions, or email Tewksburytrial@gmail.org.
