Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
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,...
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...
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...
A vision for the hunter/jumper calendar
A system enabling exhibitors and show managers to access a master property calendar of championships is on the drawing board at the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association. During a Town Hall discussion Monday night, USHJA president Britt McCormick explained the idea is to...
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...
Popeye K is gone
Popeye K, a popular and prolific KWPN stallion who was an eyecatcher with his big blaze and four white legs, has passed away in his sleep at the age of 27. Owned by Spencer Ranch, he spent the last three years in retirement at the farm of Tommy Serio. But during his...
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.
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...
Reach out to help hurricane, tornado victims
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have both made an impact on equine operations from North Carolina to Florida. The need is great in so many places, from hay and grain to fencing, equipment, stables and transportation for horses. The Equestrian Aid Foundation is taking...
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...
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