Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
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...
A good chance to do something for others
Mane Stream in Oldwick is seeking volunteers age 14 or older to provide support with Equine Assisted Activities for individuals with special needs. Duties include grooming and tacking up the horses, as well as assisting riders and therapy clients during riding lessons...
Happy Fourth of July!
John Adams on future generations celebrating the Declaration of Independence: “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of...
A new program for women at Mane Stream
Want to improve your core strength through the movement of horses? Mane Stream in Oldwick is offering a five-week Women’s Pelvic Health Group Program starting July 17 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. It offers exercises you can do at home, along with education and support. “The...
What are you doing July Fourth? Why not join in a special day at Ringwood State Park
Looking for something patriotic to attend on the Fourth of July, as long as it has an equine element? Celebrate the 243d anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing at Ringwood Manor in Ringwood State Park, located in northern New Jersey. There will be...
For fire prevention and barn safety’s sake, take advantage of this program
A free barn safety and fire prevention program will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 23 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown. Presented by the Garden State Horse & Carriage Society, it will include a power point presentation in the indoor arena, followed...
Child, meet pony
Lord Stirling Stable in Basking Ridge is presenting “Pony Pals,” a program for children and their parents designed to introduce kids to ponies while encouraging child-parent interaction. “Pony Pals” on June 29 is tailored to two groups: children 2-4 years of age and...
Rodeo is returning to Manhattan
It's been nearly 30 years since a complete rodeo (not just the professional bull riders) came to Madison Square Garden, so let's hope it's been worth the wait. The Cowboy Channel will present Rodeo New York on Father's Day weekend 2020, with competition June 19-21....
Are you an equestrian businesswoman? This one’s for you
The Equestrian Businesswomen group, which presented a day of meetings during its first gathering in West Palm Beach, Fla., in January, is having a meetup June 20 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The session, which runs from 6-9 p.m. at Jacob &...
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