Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Female riders speak out on Zoom
You know their names. Five top professional female equestrian show jumpers will talk on Zoom about equality in the sport to commemorate International Women’s Day. The session begins at 6 p.m. Monday March 8 The program features Hannah Selleck, award-winning show...
Hunter legend Kenneth Wheeler Sr. passes away
Kenneth Wheeler Sr., a famed trainer who was also a top hunter rider, has died at age 93. The Virginian knew how to spot equine talent and was involved with many of the most famous hunters and young horses over the decades, including the legendary Isgilde, Spindletop...
If it’s not Covid cancelling, it’s EHV-1: Updated March 12 with cases in NY and Pa.
Now the Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1 non-neuropathogenic strain) of the disease that shut down showing in most of Europe has emerged in New York state. Two EHM (myeloencephalopathy) and 2 EHV-1 cases are quarantined and isolated at a stable in Brewster, N.Y., after one...
Badminton 5-star cancelled for 2d year; Spruce Meadows summer gone
(updated) The unpredictable nature of the Covid situation in England has led the Badminton Horse Trial’s organizers to cancel the 5-star event, even though it was to be held behind closed doors--that is, without spectators. A statement explained, “Following...
Brisbane is read-y, Brisbane is read-y
That was a refrain I was hearing in 1986 when I was in Australia for the World Eventing Championships (the World Equestrian Games had not yet been invented.) But despite the catchy chant, Brisbane lost out on the 1992 Olympics, which went to Barcelona, although...
I did a fun podcast–why not take a listen?
What do you do with yourself if you want a career involving horses, but it has become obvious that you're not going to be a grand prix rider, either in show jumping or dressage; a top-class reiner or an inspirational trainer? Katie Clinebell explores other options in...
Educate yourself: Jane Atkinson explains what it takes to put on the Ky event
Concerned about misleading comments on Facebook in the wake of the cancellation and then revival of the Land Rover Kentucky 5-star event, Jane Atkinson, spoke out–as she always does. The former director of Equestrian Events Inc., which puts on the competition,...
Here’s an answer to the Plantation Field name controversy
A dispute involving the name of the Plantation Field Horse Trials in Pennsylvania may have been solved with a decision from the U.S. Equestrian Federation. Cuyler Walker, the owner of the picturesque property where the event is held, last year cancelled his lease with...
U.S. para coach honored for bringing team to the forefront
U.S. Para Dressage Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline has been named 2020 Paralympic Coach of the Year by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. He was one of eight coaches from across all Olympic and Paralympic sports recognized by the USOPC in its annual Coach of...
What’s the next step for Michael Barisone
A plea offer will be made to dressage trainer Michael Barisone, indicted in connection with the shooting of a former student, Morris County, N.J., Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Schellhorn said during a virtual court hearing today. Barisone's next appearance before...
