Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Bad news, good news for big competitions in Vegas
Two days after the startling announcement that the Las Vegas qualifier for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ was being cancelled two months before its scheduled November dates due to “unforeseen circumstances,” an explanation -- sort of -- for the decision...
The latest on Liz Halliday
The Paris Olympic eventer's team reports Saturday, "We are grateful to share that Liz has been moved out of the ICU and is making steady improvements as she prepares to transition to inpatient rehab to begin her therapy. The road to recovery from a severe traumatic...
Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing needs a new backer
The Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing is looking for another sponsor, as the watchmaker moves to focus on its show jumping involvement, having recently announced a new series in that discipline. Developed in 1999 for the purpose of encouraging top competitors worldwide to...
Eventer being investigated for horse abuse
Allegations of horse abuse involving eventer Andrew McConnon are being investigated by the FEI (international equestrian federation), according to the U.S. Equestrian Federation. The rider, who finished twenty-seventh on Wakita 54 at Britain’s Defender Burghley 5-star...
USHJA Outreach Festival South will continue — elsewhere
Anyone who had been planning to ride in the cancelled USHJA Outreach Zone 2 Festival - South in New Jersey will be automatically qualified for the USHJA Outreach Zone 2 Festival - West at Swan Lake Stables in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28-29. Those who have not...
Dinner and a freestyle at the USET Foundation
The sixth annual Farm-to-Table Dinner to benefit the Schiff Natural Lands Trust will feature a dressage freestyle at the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation stable at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, N.J., Feb. 21. Pan American Games medalist Kim Herslow of Upper Creek Farm in...
Liz Halliday is coming back: Friday Update
Friday was the most optimistic day in the recovery of injured eventer Liz Halliday. The most significant moment of the day was after the Baugh family, came to visit and Liz waved goodbye to them as they were leaving, She has been seeing all of the #LapforLiz photos...
Learn about minimally invasive surgery for your horse
Laparoscopy, the "keyhole" surgery technique that is minimally invasive, is the topic of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine's first Equine Seminar of the Fall 2024 semester on Sept. 17. Dr. Rebecca McOnie, instructor in the section of Large Animal...
Development plans for Monmouth Park include racing as a priority
Multifamily housing, a 200-room hotel, retail offerings, entertainment elements and youth sports facilities are slated for the 80 acres around Monmouth Park, where racing is slated to continue at the New Jersey track under an 85-year lease agreement. It was announced...
Tewksbury Trail pace is fun for everyone
The Tewksbury Trail Association has one of the best trail paces in New Jersey. It caters to riders of all levels and ages at Christy Hoffman Farm Park on Fairmount Road West in Califon Sept. 15 from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Participants will go across open fields and forest...
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