Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Update: Jersey Fresh cancelled, Essex still on
Although the 2020 Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event was postponed from its original date next month, the event’s Organizing Committee found after looking at alternative dates that rescheduling the event is not possible for this year. “When the crisis caused...
Learn about parasite control in webinar April 16
Years of rotational deworming have led to an increased resistance to wormers. The American Association of Equine Practitioners updated its deworming guidelines and are stressing the importance of fecal egg counts and the appropriate use of commercially available...
Jersey Fresh can’t be rescheduled for 2020
Although the 2020 Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event originally was postponed from its original date next month, the event’s Organizing Committee found after looking at alternative dates that rescheduling the event was not possible for this year. “When the...
The cavalcade of N.J. cancellations continues with Flora Lea, Garden State and Princeton May
Among the most recent cancellations of New Jersey equestrian competitions are the Flora Lea spring horse trials in Medford, the Princeton May 6-10 hunter/jumper/equitation show in Skillman and the Garden State show in Asbury. Organizer Debbie Adams stated, "After...
Cancellations of Devon, Old Salem, Kentucky are the latest disasters for the show season that isn’t
The pandemic has taken a toll on two more major shows in a season that has vanished. The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair has decided to cancel its 2020 edition seven weeks out from its planned May 21-31 dates. "This decision was made only after significant...
The cancellations continue, with Aachen the latest
Aachen, the world's most prominent horse show, will not be held in early June as scheduled. The organizers of the German show, which includes jumping, dressage, eventing and driving, say they will be looking at a date later in the year to run the competition.Aachen...
Horse Park of New Jersey closed, NJ tack sales postponed, other changes due to virus
The Horse Park of New Jersey has closed until April 13. I think you know why, but here's the explanation: "We do not take this decision lightly; but we recognize our social responsibility to be part of `flattening the curve,' stated Adam Furlong, president of the...
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...
Intercollegiate group cancels the rest of its season
The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association today joined the ranks of many equestrian organizations around the world and cancelled the remainder of its season, including the Zones, Western Semi-Finals and Nationals. "Our top priority is the well-being and safety of...
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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