Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Equestrian supporter Joan Scher has passed away
Funeral services will be held next week in Peapack for Joan Scher of Bedminster, known for riding side-saddle with the Essex Foxhounds and her devotion to a variety of equestrian causes. They included the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation and the Gladstone Equestrian...
Pain on view at the Barisone trial
It was a difficult day at the Michael Barisone attempted murder trial in Morristown, N.J., as his former student, Lauren Kanarek, talked about her wounds, wiping away tears as she recounted the incident that led to her hospitalization for three weeks. The anguish...
Depression and fear haunted Michael Barisone prior to the shooting
Dressage trainer Michael Barisone was "in an almost catatonic state" in mid-summer of 2019 as he feared for the safety of those around him and his business, viewing threats posted on social media by a boarder/tenant and other harassment with such alarm that he wasn't...
More details on the problems at Michael Barisone’s farm as his trial continues
Dressage trainer Michael Barisone's state of mind in the days before the shooting of Lauren Kanarek was a focal point as his attempted murder trial entered its fourth day in Morristown, N.J. His former student and tenant, who was shot twice in the chest on Aug. 7,...
Reminder: Consider applying for the regional Emerging Athletes Program, but be quick
The application deadline is just around the corner, April 1, to apply for the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association's Emerging Athlete Program at Centenary University's Equestrian Center in Long Valley June 20-24. The riding clinician will be grand prix rider Candice King, a...
A new ID for WEF HQ
Rebranding is a strategy used to update messaging after a business reorientation, to make the brand more relevant to new markets and new audiences, or to showcase the brand under a new parent company. That should give you the context to understand why as of this...
Cassandra Kahle is making progress
Cassie's mother, Natasha Brash, gave an update on her daughter, who had throat surgery last week. As you'll recall, the 29-year-old professional show jumper fell with her horse in a jump-off at the end of January and suffered a traumatic brain injury and other...
Maryland stable affected by EHV-1 is looking for donations
A Maryland barn that has been hard hit by EHV-1 is looking for financial help involved with treating 40 horses, most of which are mild to moderate cases being cared for by staff on site. "We’re optimistic that most of them will make a full recovery over the next four...
UPDATE: Another show jumper is hospitalized after an accident at a horse show
Sadly, another professional equestrian has suffered a serious injury in competition, just as Cassandra Kahle did in January. Cassie is in rehab for treatment of a traumatic brain injury, but last weekend, show jumper David Beisel suffered a terrible fall during a...
An update from the Ukrainian Equestrian Federation/how to help
Imagine what it's like to be in war-torn Ukraine, worrying about not only the safety of your family, but also your horses. The U.S. Equestrian Federation has joined the FEI in raising funds to help with this crisis, with 100 percent of the money going toward the...
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