Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
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,...
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...
Ward finally does it.
The 30th try was the lucky one. After decades of frustration, McLain Ward finally won the $100,000 Grand Prix de Penn National Saturday night at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. His lack of success in the class had become a running joke with McLain and his...
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...
The conflict of all conflicts
The coronation of Great Britain's King Charles III has been scheduled for May 6, which was to be cross-country day for the Badminton Horse Trials. But not anymore. The schedule for the 5-star has been reshuffled, so it will begin a day later than usual and...
Time to think ahead to the World Cup Finals
Single-session tickets have just gone on sale for the FEI World Cup Finals in Omaha April 4-8. The usual show jumping and dressage competitions will be joined this time by vaulting, gymnastics on horseback that is a real crowd pleaser, with its costumes and music in...
Jensen takes the Medal
Luke Jensen made it through three difficult tests in the Dover Saddlery/U.S. Equestrian Hunter Seat Medal to top a field of 230 at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show yesterday. The Texan had been second in the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search...
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...
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...
