Nancy Jaffer
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FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
A very special feel-good story about a boy and a horse
Dreams of thoroughbred racing glory sometimes do come true, but when that happens for a special person on an international stage, it's an unforgettable emotional experience. "There's a big story behind it," trainer Bill Mott noted today at the Breeders Cup, and that's...
Goodbye to DVHA
The Delaware Valley Horsemen’s Association, a grassroots show series that ran for more than seven decades in Hunterdon County, N.J., has called it quits. Founded in 1949 by veterinarian, Dr. Welling Howell, the organization in its prime offered competitions for...
Costello is staying on the job
Bobby Costello, who oversaw the U.S. silver medal team at the eventing world championships in November on an interim basis, has been named technical advisor/chef d’equipe for the U.S. Equestrian Federation's eventing program. “I’ve been involved in the sport beginning...
Temple Grandin to lead Stock Show
The National Western Stock Show's grand marshal for its 2023 kick-off parade is author, speaker and professor of animal science, Temple Grandin. On Jan. 5, she will lead the traditional drive of Longhorn cattle, horses, and western wagons through the streets of...
Will the WEG return?
The FEI (international equestrian federation) will consider bids for the World Equestrian Games to be held in 2026. The last WEG was staged in 2018 in Tryon, N.C., amid all kinds of problems (an aborted endurance race, a weather-cancelled dressage freestyle,...
Don’t miss the Mane Stream tack sale
Are you looking for tack, horse blankets, boots, breeches, knick-knacks or other equestrian items? Go to Mane Stream's sale at 83 Old Turnpike, Oldwick. It will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6. Before then, drop off your items or call for a pick-up. Contact Jen at...
The changes continue at HITS
Joey Norick will take a new position at HITS, working as chief customer officer, focusing on the needs of owners, trainers, vendors and exhibitors, and being responsible for the customer experience. His appointment reflects the consumer-oriented philosophy of Traub...
Tarjan leads the North American World Cup standings
Alice Tarjan of Oldwick, N.J., took her second FEI Dressage World Cup Finals qualifying freestyle in a month as she won the Freestyle competition at the Tryon, N.C., show today with Serenade MF. She was marked at 75 percent over the show's Grand Prix winner, Julio...
Respond to the Rutgers survey and help the horse industry
The Rutgers Equine Science Center is conducting the 2022 Equine Industry Needs Assessment Survey to determine what concerns are most important to those involved with horses. The survey is available through Nov. 1. Anyone can participate if they are over 18 years old...
5-star event riders sanctioned by FEI (UPDATE)
Tim Price, who won the MARS Maryland 5-star at Fair Hill last weekend on Coup de Couer Dudevin, has received a recorded warning from the FEI (international equestrian federation) for "abuse of horse/misuse of whip" Asked about the situation, Tim stated, “After the...
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