Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
A Californian tops the standings as U.S. eventing title meet is under way
Tamie Smith and her long-time partner, Danito, took the lead with 22.8 penalties when the dressage phase wrapped up Friday at the U.S. Equestrian Open Eventing Final, enjoying an edge of more than 4 penalties over second-place Sharon White and Claus 63 (26 penalties)...
What is the nutritional value of your horse’s hay?
As the cost of grain rises (along with so much else), some horse owners are relying more on hay to feed their animals. While bags of feed carry nutritional information, the hay you buy does not come with such a message. That means you have questions about the...
Mendoza is tops again in Barcelona
British rider Jessica Mendoza won her second class of the Barcelona show Friday, taking the $349,000 5-star grand prix with In the Air. In the Air was timed in 46.94 seconds for a fault-free trip as the top 12 in the class of 37 entries faced off for the final round....
A memorable Masterclass from a fantastic teacher highlights Dressage at Devon
Carl Hester puts his heart into everything he does. The world's number six-ranked dressage rider is also a remarkable trainer, whose even greater hallmark can be summed up simply as "horseman." Known not only for his ability to handle any situation with a horse (did...
Dressage at Devon had an all-American freestyle finish
"Born in the USA," the familiar tune that rang out as Sonata MF began her Dressage at Devon musical freestyle, was an appropriate introduction for the stylish mare who gracefully passaged into the arena. In a sport dominated by warmbloods foaled in Europe, the...
Inaugural youth competition let youngsters shine in two tests at Dressage at Devon
The inaugural Dressage4Kids Youth Challenge at Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon was won by Sophie Rutherford riding Maximillian Versace, tops in a field of 17 on a rainy afternoon. Sofie won the Dressage Seat Equitation class on 83 percent as well as the Junior...
Jeri Freels has passed away
Trainer Jeri Freels, known for her horsemanship and developing the skills of hunter/jumper riders, died last weekend. She and her husband, Bob Freels, who had worked for the legendary Bertalan de Nemethy at the U.S. Equestrian Team, founded Harkaway Farm in the 1950s...
The Dressage at Devon Grand Prix Special was deja vu
It turned out to be a double 1-2 result for Erin Nichols and Chris Hickey Saturday evening in the Grand Prix Special at Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon. Those riders also had finished in that order on Friday in the qualifier for the class. Erin earned 69.447...
A well-known rider and a famous horse enjoy their first Devon together
It isn't always easy to find genuine "feel good" stories amid the pressure and nerves that can run wild at major equestrian competitions, such as Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon. But James Koford's experience at the show Friday evening was all about simply...
A Canadian company will fill the void left by Dover Saddlery’s demise
When Dover Saddlery -- the largest retailer of equestrian products in the U.S. -- went out of business this summer, it left behind disappointed customers, unpaid vendors, empty stores and disillusioned former employees. But Canada-based Greenhawk Equestrian Sport is...
