Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
USHJA offering program for riding academies
Lessons at a variety of riding facilities and equestrian schools can now be part of the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association’s Recognized Riding Academy Program. The program is designed “to encourage the continued development and growth of programs across the country that...
Here’s how the Brits will do it, looking ahead to the next Olympics
Britain has a new performance management plan, utilizing a partnership with an emphasis on sports science and tailored coaching, while "building on excellence" in the existing coaching program. Richard Waygood will become the world class eventing performance...
UPDATE: NAJYRC will be in bits and pieces at two locations
HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, N.Y., will hold the dressage, show jumping and para-dressage disciplines for the 2017 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships July 18-23. The eventing portion of the championships is set for Rebecca Farm in Kalispell,...
It’s a quarter century for Mane Stream’s Equus fundraiser
Equus, the biggest fundraiser of the year for Mane Stream, is billed as a glamorous evening "celebrating the many triumphs of Mane Stream, its riders, clients, donors, volunteers and staff." Chaired by Wendy Waters, Equus is marking its 25th year. It will be held at...
An interesting mix on the Equine Science Center’s special night
The horse business isn’t easy in the nation’s most densely populated state, but the Rutgers Equine Science center offers a leg up for its proponents in many ways. The center, marking its 20th anniversary this year, is concerned with everything from better equine...
It’s official: Riding will be dropped from the modern pentathlon after 2024
Show jumping will no longer be part of the modern pentathlon lineup following the Paris Olympics in 2024, the International Modern Pentathlon Union has announced. The sport received an unwelcome spotlight in Tokyo after a horse refused with a German rider who had been...
Time for the tack sale at Mane Stream
Why not donate your used gear for the horse, rider or the barn to Mane Stream at 83 Old Turnpike Road just outside the center of Oldwick? It is having a tack sale Nov. 7 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. In addition to new or used bridles, saddles, blankets and tack boxes, as well...
Spend part of your weekend learning about your horse’s health
What are you doing on Saturday mornings? Why not take some time to find out things that could affect your horse's welfare. From 10 a.m.-noon for three consecutive Saturdays, MARS Equestrian will offer educational presentations on subjects important to your horse's...
New Maryland event produces a U.S. 5-star winner
There couldn’t have been a better advertisement for the new Maryland 5 star event than having the charismatic Boyd Martin win it today by the narrowest of margins—just 0.1 penalties while his fans roared in unbridled delight. If the arena had a roof, they would have...
For a change, Heather Williams earns an honor for herself
We're more accustomed to seeing Heather Senia Williams coaching people outside the show ring, rather than riding in it. But Heather, who works for Beacon Hill Show Stables in Colts Neck, had a chance to demonstrate her talent on a horse yesterday at the Capital...
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