Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
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FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Another well-deserved honor for Octavia Brown
Therapeutic riding pioneer Octavia Brown will be honored with the "Spirit of the Horse" award during the Rutgers Equine Science Center's Evening of Science & Celebration next month. The keynote speaker is Dr. Frank Andrew of Louisiana State University, whose topic...
Finally, word on the future of Lord Stirling Stable
More than two years after Lord Stirling Stable’s horses were sold as the facility was shut down during Covid, a plan to buy “a number of horses” and begin reintroducing equestrian programming before the end of the year at the Somerset County facility was announced...
New task force to examine hunter, hunter/jumping seat equitation
A U.S. Equestrian Federation Hunter & Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judging Task Force will be named to address member feedback regarding judging in the hunter and hunter/jumping seat equitation disciplines, especially at the highest levels. Over the past...
Generosity had another reward at the Talent Search
In the equestrian world, the emphasis understandably tends to be on performance, performance, performance. But there are other things that should be considered in addition to collecting the trophies and the prize money. So when officers of Hollow Brook Wealth...
Don’t miss your chance to see a 5-star eventing competition
You don't have to wait for April's Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event to see a 5-star, the highest level of the sport. The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Presented by Brown Advisory is holding its second edition Oct. 13-16 at the Fair Hill Special Event Zone, 4600...
An opportunity to help Kevin Babington
The very inclement weather on Sunday did not cooperate with the Kevin Babington Benefit Horse Show in New Jersey, as heavy rain moved as many classes as possible indoors, while the turnout understandably was light. But the fundraising continues for the show jumper who...
It’s off to the races this Saturday
The Far Hills Race Meeting returns to Moorland Farm on Route 202 Oct. 15. The card of steeplechase races offers an opportunity to see exciting sport while tailgating and catching up with friends. There's a vendor village and food trucks to visit between races on a day...
Get ready for the tack sales
Are you looking for tack, horse blankets, boots, breeches, knick-knacks or other equestrian and farm items? Or do you want to get rid of same? Tack sales are gearing up in Hunterdon County to benefit therapeutic riding organizations. Now is the time to drop off items...
Tips from a master during Dressage at Devon
Sabine Schut-Kery wowed the world aboard Sanceo at the Tokyo Olympics last year, where the combination clinched a historic silver medal for the U.S. dressage team and finished fifth individually in the freestyle. Last night, without an equine partner, she wowed the...
Some late-entry excitement at the Mars Fair Hill 5-star
Tim Price of New Zealand, the number three-ranked eventer in the world, has just joined the lineup of the Mars Maryland 5-star at Fair Hill Oct. 13-16. The world championships double bronze medalist will face off against world number one Oliver Townend of Great...
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