Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
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FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Glynn wins Talent Search West
Like the victors in the other major equitation championships this fall, the winner of the Platinum Performance/ USEF Show Jumping Talent Search West has parents who are professionals. Avery Glynn, the daughter of Hope Glynn and Ned Glynn, took the title last weekend...
What role will Artificial Intelligence play (someday) in your dressage score?
Not too far down the road, your dressage test likely will be judged to some extent by Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as a human official. And you probably can expect AI to be used to a certain degree in horse inspections at competitions in the future. That was...
Salute Ireland’s Capt. Con Power
A legendary rider of the 1970s and '80s, Capt. Con Power of Ireland, has passed away at age 71 after a long illness. A mainstay of the Irish team during his era, Capt. Power was part of his nation's three straight victories in the country's most important competition,...
The giants of show jumping are set to face off
Kent Farrington and McLain Ward will represent the U.S. next month in Geneva at that most elite of elite match-ups, the International Jumping Riders Club's competition for the world's top 10. Here is the complete list of participants: World Number One Henrik von...
Lavell, Woods being honored by USDF
Twenty-seven years after her most famous mount, Gifted, was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/U.S. Dressage Federation Hall of Fame, he is being joined by his rider, the late Carol Lavell. The ceremony will take place during the USDF convention in Houston during...
L’Annee Hippique available at a discount
The 2024 edition of the elegant equestrian yearbook, L'Annee Hippique, is available for a 10-Euro discount through Oct. 31, bringing the price to 65 Euros. Relive the year's competition highlights, including the Paris Olympics, with in-depth stories and photos. Order...
Spend Halloween learning about supplements
Carey Williams of Rutgers Universtiy will speak about what supplements and nutraceuticals can benefit your horse. Register for the free 8 p.m. webinar on Thursday at this link. Then follow the instructions.
A horse show that’s fun? The ESDCTA Championships fills the bill
The Eastern States Dressage and Combined Training Association Championships and Open Schooling Show is a long way from the high-end competitions that dominate the calendar these days. It’s laid back, relaxed and friendly, a delightful unrecognized fixture that’s just...
Boyd makes his mark cross-country at Pau
Two hard falls last weekend at Fair Hill, Maryland, didn't take the edge off the irrepressible Boyd Martin. He and his Olympic mount, Federman B, are standing sixth at the Pau, France 5-star following a cool and careful cross-country trip over Pierre Michelet's...
Eventing leader Bobby Costello is moving on
Bobby Costello, who smoothed the waters after a turbulent time for U.S.eventing two years ago, has decided not to continue as technical advisor and chef d'equipe for the discipline after his contract expires Nov. 30 at the end of the Olympic quadrennium. Bobby, who is...
