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Devon’s still on

The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair issued an announcement today saying that while organizers are keeping an eye on the latest concerning the virus pandemic, the show is still on from May 21-31. The situation is "fluid," they noted, adding, "Our committee continues...

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The Mayo clinic offers hope to Kevin Babington

Kevin Babington, paralyzed from a spinal cord injury after a fall last August, has been to the famed Mayo Clinic to be considered for a clinical trial, and that mission was accomplished, according to his wife, Dianna. That trial is phase two of a trial that had some...

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Get ready for tack sales

Are you cleaning out the tack room only to realize A) you have a lot of items you don't need or B) there are things you do need. You're in luck. Spring is tack sale time, and several are gearing up in New Jersey to benefit worthy causes. They offer an especially good...

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There’s more hope for Kevin Babington

Dianna Babington posted a heartfelt note about all she and Kevin have been through in terms of doubts and fears since a fall in a jumper competition left him paralyzed at the end of August. There is hope on the horizon now because Kevin will be traveling to the Mayo...

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A show jumping merger

Show jumper Jennifer Gates, daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, is engaged to American-born Nayel Nassar, who rides for Egypt, the homeland of his parents. Both are Stanford University graduates. “I’m feeling like the luckiest (and happiest) man in the world right...

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Tewksbury Barn Tour will be held again this summer

The Tewksbury barn tour, held every other year, is coming back on July 26 under the sponsorship of the Tewksbury Trails Association and the Tewksbury Historical Society. It's always fun to get an inside look at  interesting barns around the township. No details yet...

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Olympic eventing medal mount McKinlaigh has left us

Gina Miles' 2008 individual Olympic Silver medal mount, McKinlaigh, has passed away at the age of 26. The Irishbred gelding, who shone at the Games in Hong Kong, died Jan. 18. Thom Schultz and his wife, Laura Coats, purchased McKinlaigh in 1998 after seeing him in...

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Kessler won’t run again

U.S. Equestrian Federation President Murray Kessler, who led a transformation of the organization, won't be running again after his term expires at the beginning of next year. It was predictable--he has accomplished a lot over the last three years, he took a job as...

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