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New Jersey's oldest horse shows have a new energy
The venerable Sussex and Monmouth County horse shows went through some difficult times since their heyday, but determined management and show committees are working to insure them a place in the...
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Got questions? NJHorse Info has answers
New group is set to start helping horse owners tap into resources that are available for them and their animals Professor Sarah Ralston, founder of NJHorse Info and Somerset County regional...
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A dressage star gives Mane Stream a helping hand
Having a well-known dressage rider lend support to the therapeutic riding center could encourage others in the sport to do the same for a worthy cause Catherine Haddad Staller with Mane Stream client...
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Halpin is back in the saddle again
A month after a fall that hospitalized her, international eventer Sinead Halpin is riding again and looking toward a campaign that could get her to the 2014 FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games Eventer...
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Horses run through Betty Merck's busy life
Devoted to horses and the land, the Bedminster resident has made a difference in the Somerset Hills and beyond Betty Merck on Smokey in the days when she rode with the Essex Fox HoundsNancy Jaffer/For...
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Sleeper reconnoiters for USA at world championships test event
Frenchtown endurance rider goes to France to preview the course for next year's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which she is hoping will be her sixth world championships Endurance rider Meg...
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Royal Kaliber's legacy lives on
UPDATE: Second-generation breeding of top jumpers is a labor of love at the Kamine family's farm in Tewksbury, with two of their youngsters competing over the weekend at the prestigious Hampton...
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It's the end of an era for Briarwood Farm
Readington Stable that offered lessons and shows for 20 years is closing its doors this fall, and there is no doubt that it will be missed Katie Benson always offers a personal touch at her Briarwood...
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Another Irish jumping star is ready to shine in the U.S.
Ronan McGuigan, who had a low profile in the U.S. for several years, is starting to make his mark in grand prix show jumping with Capall Zidane. UPDATE: Michael Hughes wins the Maclay Regionals at Old...
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Essex Fox Hounds are reaching out to the community
As the Essex Fox Hounds mark the 100th anniversary of their incorporation, they plan a new event and invite the public to attend. UPDATE: Sinead Halpin wins at Plantation Field International Horse...
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Hardin won't let one mishap sidetrack a dressage Star
Trainer Justin Hardin enjoyed a great ride on Friday during Dressage at Devon, then had the opposite experience yesterday, but he's taking it in stride and came back in today's freestyle. ALSO: Tom...
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Steege rises at hunter pro finals
Bedminster rider breaks "rookie" jinx and finished second in national professional hunter championship. Also: Standings in Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search East in Gladstone Amanda...
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Jersey rider wins USEF Show Jumping Talent Search East
Michael Hughes of Allendale topped a field of 68 in the prestigious equitation championship in Gladstone Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-Ledger The first time I saw Michael Hughes in 2007, he was 11 years...
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Second Call gives a second chance to thoroughbreds off the track
Adoption and placement group is holding a show for off-the-track thoroughbreds next Sunday at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Who says thoroughbreds can't be easy going? Audeamus, who dressed up as a...
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Essex Fox Hounds race to centennial success
Inaugural race meeting at Natirar in Peapack brings back the spirit of "the old days" Essex Fox Hounds Joint Master Karen Murphy leads the field of adult riders in the Masters' Chase during the...
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Payne has a shot at eventing championship at Fair Hill
Standings went topsy-turvy yesterday at the Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International, where a clever and tough cross-country course took a toll on the leaders in the 2- and 3-star divisions as the U.S....
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Byyny wins national title at Fair Hill in a do-over
Jan Byyny, who lost the national fall 3-star eventing title at Fair Hill two years ago, gets it right this time as Buck Davidson finishes second National fall 3-star champion Jan Byyny on...
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Life on the street: just part of the D.C. horse show scene
Competing at the Washington D.C. International Horse Show requires some compromises, such as learning to deal with stabling that is far from the usual equine accommodations and getting used to riding...
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Dressage championships coming home to Gladstone
After being held in Kentucky this year, the Dressage Festival of Champions will be presented at the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation in 2014, when it also will include World Equestrian Games selection...
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Prince of Thieves stole many hearts
An unusual horse started the riding career of a Morristown show jumper, and helped many other people learn and enjoy competition with his willing attitude that made him a "total hero" to those who...
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