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FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Get a look at the new Duncraven
After months of refurbishing and renovations under the new ownership of the Stout family, Duncraven is ready for its close-up. The stable in Titusville, Mercer County, N.J., is holding an open house Oct. 1 from 4-7 p.m. to show off its re-do, from state-of-the-art...
Babington has a winner
BP Goodfellas, bred by Kevin Babington, won the five-year-old title at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses this weekend. The son of Stakkato Gold out of Goodwin's Loyalty mastered a tough 16-jumping effort test set at Lanaken, Belgium by...
A repeat victory for the titleist in world driving championships
The USA's Chester Weber had a tough go today in the cones competition at the FEI World Driving Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy, finishing 17th in that section to end up eighth overall as Boyd Exell of Australia kept his crown. It was Boyd's sixth straight...
Weber close to podium at driving world championships
The USA's only representative at the FEI World Driving Championships dropped one place, from third to fourth, after today's marathon, but with the cones phase to come on Sunday, he still has a chance for a medal. Australia's Boyd Exell continues to lead individually...
Exell leads world driving championships; Weber close behind
Australia's Boyd Exell moved into first place as the dressage phase of the FEI World Four-in-Hand Driving Championships wrapped up, but overnight leader Chester Weber of the U.S. stayed near the top of the standings in third place. “I love driving, the score is only...
Health issue won’t stop Beezie Madden from riding
Beezie Madden, a pillar of so many U.S. show jumping squads, willl not be part of future championship teams due to a non-cancerous tumor. Beezie was diagnosed with a Vestibular Schwannoma. Johns Hopkins University experts define these as noncancerous tumors that...
Reach out to help Kevin Babington
The benefit horse show for Kevin Babington has become an annual tradition, with the fourth edition to be held Oct. 2 at the refurbished Duncraven in Titusville, N.J. The new owners of Duncraven, the Stout family, have donated the facility for the day. Kevin suffered a...
Monmouth County Hunt offers an opportunity for newcomers
Have you ever wondered what it would be like riding behind the hounds, crossing the beautiful countryside and taking jumps along the way? You've seen it in films and on video, now you can have a chance to try it yourself. The Monmouth County Hunt is offering an...
A key step for keeping equestrian sport in the Olympics?
In a visit that could be important to the future of equestrian sport in the Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was among the 22,000 spectators who attended the FEI Eventing World Championships on cross-country day at Pratoni del Vivaro....
Ride on, Queen Elizabeth
My favorite photo of the Queen is this one, where she is galloping like the wind, her scarf slipped back on her head, looking into the distance with an awareness of the moment while leaving her cares behind. She is perfectly in control of her horse, while at the same...
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