Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
A sad farewell to Jane Gilbert
Jane Gilbert's contributions to New Jersey's equine industry were eclectic and embracing, from eventing and showing, to thoroughbred racing and breeding. She was all about being involved, leading the way for so many organizations while serving as president of the New...
Come celebrate with the Equine Science Center Nov. 14
One of New Jersey’s greatest assets for equestrians is the Rutgers Equine Science Center, where research and education have a home at an institution addressing horse industry issues and challenges. To be part of the process, attend the center’s "Evening of Science...
Put on a costume and give your horse some mileage
The Readington Trail Association is offering family-friendly fun for horses and riders of all ages with an optional costume context and trail challenge Oct. 20 at the Round Valley Youth Center, 1124 Route 629, Lebanon, The costume class starts at 10 a.m. followed by...
It’s lucky number 13 for Zone 2 at the Pa National show
The Zone 2 team won a record 13th gold medal in the 2019 Neue Schule/USEF Prix des States Team Championship at the 74th Pennsylvania National Horse Show Friday. As usual, the Zone 2 (NY, PA, NJ) squad was expertly directed by chef d'equipe Ralph Caristo. The team...
Meet equestrians from the NYC metro area
The Manhattan Riding Club is holding a fall social from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Manhattan Saddlery in New York City. It's an opportunity to learn about a good place to ride and meet other equestrians.There is 10 percent off equestrian shopping and free cocktails from...
Kevin continues to improve
Here's the latest update from Diana Babington, the wife of show jumper Kevin Babington, who suffered a critical spinal cord injury in August. He is now at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She write: "This week has been a big one. Kevin has been able to return...
We will never forget Custom Made
Custom Made, ridden to the 2000 Olympic eventing individual gold medal by David O'Connor, has died at the age of 34. Affectionately known as Tailor, the 17.1-hand Irish Sport Horse gelding was imported to the U.S. in 1995. In their first year together, Tailor and...
Kevin is improving
Dianna Babington, the wife of injured show jumper Kevin Babington, posted an update on him a month after his life-changing fall at the Hampton Classic. Kevin moved from the hospital in New York to the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation last week, and is making some...
How do you handle ticks? This conference has the answers
Sussex County Community College and the Tick Squad will have a day of education on tick-borne diseases Oct.5. Anyone who has horses knows what a hazard ticks are, which means it will be a real benefit to attend this conference offering insight into how to handle the...
Winsome Adante is gone
Three-time Kentucky 4-star winner Winsome Adante has died at the age of 26. He and rider Kim Severson won individual silver and team bronze at the 2004 Olympics, during a career in which he earned many more accolades. He was U.S. Eventing Horse of the Year, was...
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