Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Morris is fighting SafeSport accusations
George Morris, the world’s most famous show jumping trainer, is in the process of disputing a lifetime ban by the U.S. Center for SafeSport on charges of violating the SafeSport Code between 1968 and 1972. Based for years at Hunterdon Inc. in Pittstown, the...
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...
The College Preparatory Invitational is coming to NJ this autumn
Young riders will have a chance to experience the college equestrian competition format and win scholarships at New Jersey’s College Preparatory Invitational Sept. 21-22 at The Ridge at Riverview in Asbury. Founded in 2010, CPI not only educates hunter seat...
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...
The Devon Fall Classic returns
Jumper riders missed the Devon Fall Classic last year when it went on hiatus. So they're overjoyed to know it's coming back this year Sept. 12-15 at the showgrounds in Devon, Pa., the home of the spring Devon show. While the feature is a $25,000 grand prix, there's...
The College Preparatory Invitational is coming this autumn
Young riders will have a chance to experience the college equestrian competition format and win scholarships at New Jersey’s College Preparatory Invitational Sept. 21-22 at The Ridge at Riverview in Asbury. Founded in 2010, CPI not only educates hunter seat...
Lake Placid celebrates a glorious 50th
Most horse shows allow riders little time for relaxation these days, what with evening classes, ranking points and plenty of cash on the line. But the two weeks of showing at Lake Placid, which just marked its 50th anniversary, enables those taking part to combine a...
