Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
The Tewksbury Trail Pace is coming back
The Tewksbury Trail Pace, one of the most popular paces in the state, is returning this year for its silver anniversary. It will be held Sept. 15 at the Hill & Dale Preserve to benefit the NJ Conversation Foundation. Last year, the pace took a break and a pleasre...
EEE strikes horse in Ocean County
The year's first reported New Jersey case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious, mosquito-borne illness, was found in a mare vaccinated against the disease in April. The mare, who was about 12 years old, was euthanized this week. “Horse owners need to be...
How about a fun competition with the Pittstown Trail Association?
The Pittstown Trail Association is presenting its Trail Obstacle Challenge Aug. 17 at Finn Park, 36 Perryville Road, Pittstown from 8-11 a.m. The course of approximately 3.5 miles will offer several fun and unique trail obstacles. Children are welcome. The event is...
Try to beat the heat
We're all feeling the heat, but don't just duck into the air conditioning and fail to consider your horse. The Liberty Side-Saddle Network cancelled its shows this weekend, which were set for the USET Foundation in Gladstone, because of concerns over horse and...
There’s a new look for this website
Dear Readers: We're revamping this website to improve its appearance and readability. It's a bit of a process, so we're still doing some tinkering. But you probably won't notice, and everything -- On the Rail, New Jersey Activities Schedule and features -- are all...
It’s been two decades of dedication and service for Laureen Johnson
In the 20 years she has been involved with the U.S. Equestrian Team and then the U.S. Equestrian Federation, Laureen Johnson has been involved with a variety of disciplines--from show jumping to eventing, reining and endurance; just about everything except able-bodied...
Rutgers Summer Showcase is an opportunity for horse enthusiasts
The Equine Science Center at Rutgers University is hosting its annual "Summer Showcase" open house from 10 a.m.-noon July 10 at the Equine Exercise Physiology Laboratory on College Farm Road on the George H. Cook Campus in New Brunswick. The free event is open to the...
The Essex Horse Trials is coming up this weekend with big-name riders
Tickets are on sale for the Mars Essex Horse Trials Country Weekend Friday June 21 through Sunday June 23, with the addition of an Advanced division that has attracted top competitors, raising the excitement level at Moorland Farm in Far Hills. Those competing...
Thinking about joining a hunt?
The Monmouth County Hunt will hold a Prospective Member Ride on Saturday June 15, a great opportunity to see the hunt country, get your horse out in a group, meet the Masters, and learn more about MCH over breakfast. Those interested are asked to confirm their...
SafeSport has a new initiative for children
The U.S. Center for SafeSport will debut five free online youth training courses, beginning June 12. They will include courses for children of pre-school age, grades K-2, grades 3-5, middle school and high school. They are designed as an introduction for athletes who...
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