Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Keating named USEF CEO
Sonja Keating, who serves as the U.S. Equestrian Federation's chief operating officer and legal counsel, will be the organization's new CEO after Bill Moroney retires Dec. 31. "Our purpose is to serve members, protect horse welfare, and uphold fairness, safety, and...
Clean out your tack room for a good cause or two
Do you have tack or horse-related items you no longer want? There are several opportunities in Hunterdon County, N.J., this autumn to motivate tidying your tackroom or closet by making donations of everything from saddles to equestrian collectables and riding clothes....
A beloved “giant of a man” missed by so many in the horse world
Tributes are pouring in for respected horseman Earl Brown, who died over the weekend. He was far more than a groom -- his knowledge made life better for so many lucky horses, and his mentorship trained others to follow in his footsteps (or at least to try). Dressage...
The Talent Search winner was no surprise
A new era in the 43-year history of the Platinum Performance/U.S. Equestrian Federation Show Jumping Talent Search Finals began this weekend. The "Final Four," in which the top quartet of competitors would jump a course on their own mounts and then with each of the...
What is the nutritional value of your horse’s hay?
As the cost of grain rises (along with so much else), some horse owners are relying more on hay to feed their animals. While bags of feed carry nutritional information, the hay you buy does not come with such a message. That means you have questions about the...
Mendoza is tops again in Barcelona
British rider Jessica Mendoza won her second class of the Barcelona show Friday, taking the $349,000 5-star grand prix with In the Air. In the Air was timed in 46.94 seconds for a fault-free trip as the top 12 in the class of 37 entries faced off for the final round....
A memorable Masterclass from a fantastic teacher highlights Dressage at Devon
Carl Hester puts his heart into everything he does. The world's number six-ranked dressage rider is also a remarkable trainer, whose even greater hallmark can be summed up simply as "horseman." Known not only for his ability to handle any situation with a horse (did...
Dressage at Devon had an all-American freestyle finish
"Born in the USA," the familiar tune that rang out as Sonata MF began her Dressage at Devon musical freestyle, was an appropriate introduction for the stylish mare who gracefully passaged into the arena. In a sport dominated by warmbloods foaled in Europe, the...
Inaugural youth competition let youngsters shine in two tests at Dressage at Devon
The inaugural Dressage4Kids Youth Challenge at Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon was won by Sophie Rutherford riding Maximillian Versace, tops in a field of 17 on a rainy afternoon. Sofie won the Dressage Seat Equitation class on 83 percent as well as the Junior...
Jeri Freels has passed away
Trainer Jeri Freels, known for her horsemanship and developing the skills of hunter/jumper riders, died last weekend. She and her husband, Bob Freels, who had worked for the legendary Bertalan de Nemethy at the U.S. Equestrian Team, founded Harkaway Farm in the 1950s...
