Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
DVHA showing off horses in Hunterdon County
The Delaware Valley Horsemen's Association is hosting Horses in Hunterdon Aug. 4 with demonstrations of driving, dressage, western, hunters and jumpers, along with vendors, crafters and rescues at its showgrounds, 299 Rosemont-Ringoes Road, Stockton (Sergeantsville).....
An opportunity for children to meet ponies at Lord Stirling Stable
Meet the Ponies, a program designed for young horse lovers from seven to nine years old, is being presented July 28 at Lord Stirling Stable, 256 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. The activity runs from 3:30-5 p.m., and is designed for both riders and non-riders, as well...
UPDATE: Longines vs. Rolex–can you “watch” two fancy shows on the same dates?
There had been speculation for months that the Rolex Central Park Horse Show would not be held this year, because entrepreneur Mark Bellissimo's team was busy putting on the World Equestrian Games in the same time frame. Word finally came that the show isn't happening...
Let your youngster meet a pony
If you've been looking for a way to introduce your child to horses, Pony Pals could be the ticket. The program presented by Somerset County's Lord Stirling Stable for children and their parents is designed to get children and ponies together, while encouraging...
Photo gallery from the Mars Essex Horse Trials
Take a look at some of the people, horses and scenes from the Mars Essex Horse Trials at Moorland Farm in Far Hills. Relive a fun weekend in these photos taken at the second year of the iconic event's revival, which enjoyed perfect weather that defied the gloomy...
Update: The Blue Jean Jumper needs denim to get to WEG this September
The energetic 17-year-old Sussex County artist Shya Beth is broadening the exposure of her creations. Her work has often been seen at jumper competitions, such as April's Global Champions Tour stop in Miami Beach. But she reached out to the eventing community by...
Schedule Update for the Mars Essex Horse Trials’ car show
Be sure to attend this weekend's Mars Essex Horse Trials, a special eventing competition at Moorland Farm in Far Hills. Although it's only in the second year of its re-emergence on the scene, Essex has gained more than 40 entries over its 2017 total, and is drawing...
Don’t miss the Tewksbury barn tour
It's only held every two years, so the Tewksbury barn tour is a must for your calendar. The opportunity to see both modern and historic barns is quite an eye-opener and a lot of fun. The six barns on thsi year's tour include one that is a private home. The tour, set...
See equine art in Stockton exhibit
The New Jersey Equine Artists’ Association’s eighth biennial national juried show and sale, “NJEAA Art of the Horse,” runs through June 15 at Prallsville Mills, 33 Risler Street, Stockton. The exhibit will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by...
Another victim of the rain
The May 20 marathon phase of the Gladstone Equestrian Association's spring horse driving trials was cancelled because of soggy footing. The Delaware Valley Horsemen's Association show scheduled for the same day was also cancelled. Wet weather has been doing some...
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