Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
A recap of a wild show jumping weekend
It was a jam-packed weekend for show jumping, with the Longines Global Champions Tour in New Jersey (see our lead story), the American Gold Cup in Michigan and the Longines League of Nations in St. Tropez, France. Kent Farrington showed once again while he's ranked as...
Two U.S. equestrian publications find new buyers (Update)
Sidelines Magazine and The Chronicle of the Horse have been sold in unrelated transactions, it was announced Wednesday. Sidelines was acquired by HITS, the company known for its horse shows around the country. Buying the Chronicle from Wellington International was...
A big comeback for the Brits at the European eventing championships
Although the favored British lost half their team to falls at the Agria FEI European Eventing Championships on Saturday, they came back strong on Sunday, earning first and third individually, with German star Michael between them in second place. That was the way they...
Weather damage cancels Princeton shows
Storms that caused massive destruction when they swept through Montgomery Township, N.J., last weekend have prompted the cancellation of the Princeton Show Jumping fall series scheduled for September 17–21 and September 24–28. "After careful evaluation of our options...
A Malone will continue at the helm of Iron Spring Farm
Mary Alice Malone’s dedication to sport horse breeding and showing was passed down to her daughter, Catherine Malone, who is taking over management of Iron Spring Farm in wake of her mother's death this summer. Catherine will remain true to her mother’s vision with...
British team out at Euro Eventing Championships: UPDATE
Britain lost half its team relatively early in the cross-country phase of the Agria FEI European Eventing Championships, as a fall by pathfinder and world champion Yasmin Ingham (Rehy DJ), then a tumble from Halo into the water by Piggy March, means their nation will...
Steve Guerdat is out of action again
The world's number eight-ranked show jumper, Steve Guerdat, has undergone another back surgery for a recurring problem with a herniated disc, less than two weeks after finishing third in the world's richest (and most demanding) grand prix at the Spruce Meadows...
USEF rolls out major initiative on horse welfare
There's nothing more important to people who truly love horses than the welfare of their animals. And in the big picture, the focus on welfare for equestrian competition is key to its survival in the era of social license to operate. But not everybody recognizes...
Dressage at Devon marks a golden milestone
The fiftieth anniversary of Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon Sept. 23-28 has generated new vitality and excitement for a tradition that is far more than simply a competition. It's also entertainment, shopping and an opportunity for education, with a variety of...
European Championships dressage horse passed away
Jovian, who helped the Danish team to the bronze medal at the European Dressage Championships in France a week ago, died after complications from a gelding procedure. The son of Apache, who ridden by Andreas Helgstrand, was an 11-year-old breeding stallion. A...
Website contents ©2026 On The Rail LLC, unless otherwise noted. All Rights Reserved. | Website by Media Partners Plus, LLC


