Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Mylestone Open House on Sunday
Meet the rescued horses at Mylestone's open house from noon-4 p.m. Oct. 7. Taking care of the horses who have been through so mujch and promoting responsible horse ownership takes a lot of time and expense. Mylestone is eager to share with visitors what goes on at the...
There’s something for everyone at Horse Park Fun Show
The horse Park of New Jersey's schooling fun show Oct. 28 offers a hunter derby, hunt teams, gambler's choice, trail obstacle course, western games and dressage test of choice. The show, which benefits the park, will have points for the Thoroughbred Incentive Program,...
Learn about horses in the Somerset Hills
Historian Barry Thomson will give a lecture on equestrian pursuits in the Somerset Hills Wednesday Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Peapack-Gladstone Library. Barry has fascinating stories and pictures to match about the heyday of horses and sport in an area known for...
The 2018 Masters’ Chase combines the sporting life with social life
Billed as a "family friendly day of amateur horse racing, just like the old days," the Masters' Chase is set for Oct. 13 at Natirar, the county park on Route 202 in Peapack. Gates open at noon, with the first post time at 2 p.m. The event is presented by the...
Art2Ride clinic will benefit those in all disciplines
Will Faerber from Art2Ride will present a classical riding clinic Oct. 13 and 14 at Lord Stirling Stable, 256 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. The clinic, which will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, is designed to introduce classical principles of foundation...
Dressage at Devon offers lots of fun for kids (and grown-ups too)
If you're trying to get you child interested in dressage, but it isn't working out, Dressage at Devon has some answers. The Dressage Explorers program will take place Sunday, September 30 at the end of the Pennsylvnia show's six-day run. and will feature the Make and...
Has your horse been vaccinated?
A 12-year-old Camden County gelding who was euthanized Aug. 27 had the second reported case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in New Jersey this year. The horse had not been vaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease, which should be a lesson to horse owners to...
USEF’s Safe Sport initiative extends its base
At their board meeting this month, directors of the U.S. Equestrian Federation voted to require all adults with a competing membership to complete the organization's Safe Sport Training program in order to participate in USEF activities or enter shows. Members can...
Rodriguez reclaims his crown
Tears came to the eyes of Lucian Rodriguez as he got ready to return the trophy he had won last year in the Beginner Independent Division at the finals of the Long Island Riders with Disabilities competition during the Hampton Classic this week. Despite the name of...
Cole Horn tops at Bromont CIC 1-star U25
It's been a good month for riders from Long Valley. First, Devin Ryan was named to the U.S. World Equestrian Games show jumping team. Then last weekend, Cole Horn made a real impression at the Bromont, Quebec, CIC 1-star for riders 25 and under. Cole finished...


