Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Annual meetings going virtual–again
The U.S. Dressage Federation and the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association have scrapped plans for in-person annual meetings later this autumn and will go virtual, as they did last year USHJA Executive Director Kevin Price said a survey sent out by the organization, asking...
New event set for Horseshoe Bend Park
Trail users have an opportunity this month to enjoy themselves while supporting Horseshoe Bend Park in Kingwood Township. On Oct. 30, the first annual Horseshoe Bend Boogie Endurance Ride and Ultramarathon will be held. There hasn’t been an endurance ride in central...
Time for a road trip? Why not visit Equitana
If you want to immerse yourself in an equestrian learning experience, and shop at 200 trade fair vendors in the process, Equitana Oct. 1-3 at the Kentucky Horse Park is the place for you. Specialists such as Olympic dressage medalist Laura Graves and progressive...
Does your horse need a buddy?
What does the future hold for trotters and pacers who can no longer race or be used for breeding? In an effort to solve the problem, the Cream Ridge-based Standardbred Retirement Foundation is introducing its newest program, the Companion Horse Adoption Assistance...
Tack sales this fall benefit worthy causes
It’s tack sale time again. Two organizations that offer therapeutic riding are having fundraisers this fall, so why not donate your used gear for the horse, rider or the barn? Riding with HEART (Hunterdon Equine-Assisted Recreation and Therapy) in Pittstown has its...
The Badminton 5-star gets a new sponsor
MARS EQUESTRIAN™ has stepped up to serve as presenting sponsor of the 2022 Badminton Horse Trials, the British event that is making a comeback May 4-8 after two pandemic-related cancellations in 2020 and 2021. “I am delighted that MARS EQUESTRIAN will be a...
See the barns of Alexandria Township
The Alexandria Township barn tour will be held Oct. 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.This fundraiser benefits the Alexandria Equestrian Association, and includes old and new barns, both dairy and equine. For tickets, click on this link
Frank Gibbs of the Spring Valley Hounds has passed away
Services were held last weekend for Frank Gibbs of Allamuchy, a retired farmer and pillar of his community, who had served as joint master of the Spring Valley Hounds. Mr. Gibbs, 82, is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan (Henry), whom he met when they were...
U.S. show jumpers and eventers are stars in Aachen: Update
It's been a banner week for Americans in Aachen, Germany, at a show many consider the most prestigious in the world. As the action ended today, Brian Moggre of the USA came within a fraction of a second of winning the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen with the fabulous Balou...
U.S. eventers and show jumpers are stars in Aachen
It's been a banner week for Americans in Aachen, Germany at a show many consider the most prestigious in the world. The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team today finished in second place at World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen, the best team finish for a U.S. squad in the...
