Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Looking at the future for the Horse Park of New Jersey–updated
The Horse Park of New Jersey got an infusion of energy today, as four new members were elected to the board during its annual meeting. The trustees not only have impressive resumes, they also are devoted to the facility in Monmouth County. That’s crucial, because as...
June is synonymous with the horse in New Jersey
The state animal is honored in June with the Month of the Horse. Years ago, it was a big deal, celebrated with a number of promotional occasions. They included “open barns” on various farms, major competitions (the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event used to be...
Babington benefit show scheduled
A highly successful horse show held last autumn to benefit Kevin Babington will have an encore Oct. 10 at Duncraven in Titusville, with stable owner Tim Fedor offering the facility again to help the fund-raising effort. Kevin, a U.S.-based Irish show jumper, suffered...
U.S. Olympic Dressage team selected
No surprises here (see the lead story on this website about how things shaped up after the mandatory outing). The team is Adrienne Lyle (Salvino), the winner of the Grand Prix and Special in the outing; Steffen Peters, third in the Grand Prix and second in the Special...
Looking for a job in the horse industry?
The Kentucky Horse Park Commission is looking for an executive director to head operations at the Kentucky Horse Park. The director will report to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission and serve as liaison with the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky...
Get ready to ride in Brisbane (you have a long lead time)
Brisbane, Australia, is all but a done deal for hosting the 2032 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee will take a formal vote next month, but the bidder has the approval of the IOC's executive committee as of today and is the only candidate now. Equestrian...
Top three dressage riders for Tokyo shine; Tarjan also a star
There weren’t a lot of surprises at tonight’s first observation event for the Olympic short-listed dressage riders, with Adrienne Lyle first in the Grand Prix aboard Salvino on a personal best of 82.413 percent that is a record for a U.S. rider. She was the victor...
Remember Packy McGaughan at a gathering this month
A celebration of life will be held for Patrick “Packy”. McGaughan on Saturday, June 19 at 4 p.m. The celebration will be in the jump field of Banbury Cross Farm, 26315 Haines Rd., Clarksburg, Md. Everyone who wants to honor Packy is invited to attend and tell their...
An effort to save wild horses from slaughter
President Biden’s budget includes record spending for roundups and removal of wild horses from our public lands. And too many go to slaughter after that. My question is, why not geld most of the stallions and let nature take its course? Mary Irby, executive director...
National Horse Show and Kentucky 5-star producer EEI join forces
The National Horse Show, held in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, has joined forces with Equestrian Events Inc., which presents the 5-star Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event at the venue. The strategic partnership is aimed at strengthening the National...
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