Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
The Blumans make their mark at Devon
The Bluman cousins made a real statement in the Devon Horse Show's opening show jumping competition, sweeping the top placings for the Jet Run Devon Welcome Stake. Daniel took the one-round class on his longtime partner Gemma W., while Mark finished as runner up with...
Will governmental regulation of horse sport increase?
Horse welfare continues to be in the forefront among governing bodies, whether they are of the equestrian or national variety. The U.S. Equestrian Federation this month held a "collaborative summit" with reps of its affiliates to examine a number of issues affecting...
The need to justify the value of equestrian sports
What is the social impact of equestrianism? That’s a key question in this era of Social License to Operate; that is, public acceptance of horse sports. The answers are even more important. British Equestrian, Great Britain’s national federation for horse sports in...
Time for a tribute to Rodney Jenkins
A celebration of life for Rodney Jenkins, one of the world's greatest show jumpers, will be held June 1 from 3-5 p.m. in the 1853 Club on the jumper side of the Upperville, Va., showgrounds. The Red Rider passed away at age 80 last December, leaving memories of a...
Rome Grand Prix to Brazilian
Yuri Mansur and the fabulous mare Miss Blue-Saint Blue Farm finished atop a field of the world's best riders in the Rolex Grand Prix of Rome Sunday, as the show at the Piazza di Sienna wrapped up with a spectacular competition. "She was born for this job," Mansur said...
Looking for something free to do this weekend?
There's no admission charge for the Essex Horse Trials at Moorland Farm on Route 202 in Far Hills, N.J., The action starts with the dressage phase at 8 a.m. at this scenic venue, followed by show jumping and cross country. Competition runs all day. Riders competing...
A little mud couldn’t stop the GEA Horse Driving Trial
The stories are amazing. Even those who weren't in Gladstone, N.J., for the 1993 World Pair Driving Championship have heard what a spectacular competition it was, with a record 23 countries participating at Hamilton Farm, home of the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation....
Centenary adds to its record
Centenary University’s Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association team did it again. For 35 years, the team has won the organization's High Point Hunt Seat Equestrian Championship, which is determined by the total number of points teams accumulated throughout the season....
Steffen Peters is giving a clinic in New Jersey
Olympic dressage and World Championships team medalist Steffen Peters is offering a two-day clinic June 7 and 8 at the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation in Gladstone, N.J. Auditors can enjoy the rare opportunity to learn from the former World Cup champion for a fee of...
Looking for something to do this summer?
Mane Stream, which offers a diverse program of equine-assisted activities, therapy services and educational initiatives, is seeking volunteers age 14 and older. The non-profit in Oldwick, N.J, has a mission to improve the quality of life for those with physical,...
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