Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
In the wake of scandal, British Dressage has a plan useful for all horse sports
The video that showed dressage golden girl Charlotte Dujardin of Great Britain getting after a horse with a longe whip in a private leson made headlines across the world, with the revelation artfully timed for maximum impact before the Paris Olympics. The resulting...
Next steps put forward for USHJA
With a determined president and a repopulating of some key governance positions, the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is ready to move ahead with renewed energy, focusing on the state of the industry and working to make the sport more accessible. “Even though our sport...
‘Tis the Season–for awards
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented Tuesday to two people who have contributed mightily to the horse industry through their dedication and energy that helped advance the hunter and jumper disciplines on a national scale. Otis...
A new player for California’s horse show scene
Equine Network LLC has acquired a controlling interest in Nilforushan Equisport Events with an eye toward further enhancing "the competitor experience in Southern California." “We have been looking for a partner in the Hunter/Jumper market that shares our values,"...
Show ring great Rodney Jenkins has passed away
A born horseman whose natural ability made him a legend, Rodney Jenkins was the ultimate winner in the days when he reigned as a dominant force on the grand prix circuit with his most famous mount, the equally talented Idle Dice. The Red Rider, who had been in...
Dujardin formally penalized for “abuse of horse,” other charges
Charlotte Dujardin, the former dressage heroine, was penalized Thursday by the FEI with a year’s suspension for a horse-whipping incident captured on video and publicized just before the Paris Olympics, when it gained worldwide attention and notoriety. Britain’s...
Do you have an opinion about hunter offerings?
Of course you have thoughts about the hunter division, what it should offer and how championships should run. The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association will be listening to your suggestions and feedback next year at venues in Florida and California. Round table topics...
A new career for show jumper Darry Lou
Darry Lou Z had quite a career with quite a cast of riders. The stallion, the U.S. Equestrian Federation Horse of the Year in 2019, was best known for his exploits with Beezie Madden as a member of the U.S. team. His crowning achievement was as the winner of the $3...
A battle of the dressage scene queens
With the retirement of German multi-multi gold medalist TSF Dalera BB, the question has been who will take her place at the top of the podium. Last weekend at the Lövsta Top 10 Dressage competition in Sweden, Freestyle -- shown by Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour of Denmark --...
The man synonymous with the FEI World Cup is gone
Former Volvo chairman Pehr Gyllenhammar, who presided over creation and growth of the FEI Jumping World Cup series, has died at the age of 89. The series’ initial season was launched in 1978. The first final was held in 1979 at the Scandinavium arena in...
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