Nancy Jaffer
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
NEWS AND FEATURES
FROM NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
Cancellations of Devon, Old Salem, Kentucky are the latest disasters for the show season that isn’t
The pandemic has taken a toll on two more major shows in a season that has vanished. The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair has decided to cancel its 2020 edition seven weeks out from its planned May 21-31 dates. "This decision was made only after significant...
The cancellations continue, with Aachen the latest
Aachen, the world's most prominent horse show, will not be held in early June as scheduled. The organizers of the German show, which includes jumping, dressage, eventing and driving, say they will be looking at a date later in the year to run the competition.Aachen...
Horse Park of New Jersey closed, NJ tack sales postponed, other changes due to virus
The Horse Park of New Jersey has closed until April 13. I think you know why, but here's the explanation: "We do not take this decision lightly; but we recognize our social responsibility to be part of `flattening the curve,' stated Adam Furlong, president of the...
Devon’s still on
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair issued an announcement today saying that while organizers are keeping an eye on the latest concerning the virus pandemic, the show is still on from May 21-31. The situation is "fluid," they noted, adding, "Our committee continues...
Intercollegiate group cancels the rest of its season
The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association today joined the ranks of many equestrian organizations around the world and cancelled the remainder of its season, including the Zones, Western Semi-Finals and Nationals. "Our top priority is the well-being and safety of...
The Mayo clinic offers hope to Kevin Babington
Kevin Babington, paralyzed from a spinal cord injury after a fall last August, has been to the famed Mayo Clinic to be considered for a clinical trial, and that mission was accomplished, according to his wife, Dianna. That trial is phase two of a trial that had some...
Get ready for tack sales
Are you cleaning out the tack room only to realize A) you have a lot of items you don't need or B) there are things you do need. You're in luck. Spring is tack sale time, and several are gearing up in New Jersey to benefit worthy causes. They offer an especially good...
There’s more hope for Kevin Babington
Dianna Babington posted a heartfelt note about all she and Kevin have been through in terms of doubts and fears since a fall in a jumper competition left him paralyzed at the end of August. There is hope on the horizon now because Kevin will be traveling to the Mayo...
A show jumping merger
Show jumper Jennifer Gates, daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, is engaged to American-born Nayel Nassar, who rides for Egypt, the homeland of his parents. Both are Stanford University graduates. “I’m feeling like the luckiest (and happiest) man in the world right...
Tewksbury Barn Tour will be held again this summer
The Tewksbury barn tour, held every other year, is coming back on July 26 under the sponsorship of the Tewksbury Trails Association and the Tewksbury Historical Society. It's always fun to get an inside look at interesting barns around the township. No details yet...
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