Watch your horse's weight or it could be trouble
Equine Metabolic Syndrome, a serious condition with which horse owners may not be familiar, is the topic of a Tuesday lecture in New Brunswick by a noted expert on the subject. Rutgers Equine Science...
View ArticleHorses mean a new horizon for rider with traumatic brain injury
The victim of a mugging that left him near death, Lucian Rodriguez has found a new path in life through riding and competing Lucian Rodriguez of Boonton was all smiles at the Hampton Classic, where he...
View ArticleA calendar brings hope for horses in need
The new edition of the "Horses and Hope" calendar features compelling photos of very special horses, with proceeds going to a group that aids horses across the country TJ, a rescued quarter horse who...
View ArticleA respected New Jersey horsewoman is gone
Carol Hofmann Thompson, who died last week, was a highly regarded U.S. team veteran and caring trainer who had a special interest in helping young talent Carol Hofmann on Out Late at the 1968...
View ArticleUSHJA meeting airs difficult issues that get put on hold
ATLANTA -- Major change was in the air at the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association's annual meeting last week, yet several hot topics that were discussed at length won't be resolved until next year -- or...
View ArticleDavidson and Reggie come through at Rolex Kentucky
A cross-country test that tumbled the standings put Buck Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM into third place, behind Andrew Nicholson of New Zealand, who stands first and second, and ahead of defending...
View ArticleRider safety is the focus of a doctor's mission
Riding accidents aren't always avoidable -- after all, everyone falls off at some point -- but there are ways to be pro-active both in preventing injury and getting back in the saddle. Riding is both...
View ArticleLooking back on the equestrian scene of 2013
No Olympics, no World Equestrian Games, no Pan American Games in 2013, but it was still a busy year for those involved in U.S. horse sport Will fans have another chance to cheer a World Equestrian...
View ArticleA horse industry tax burden could be lifted by new legislation
A bill calling for stall boarding to be exempt from the sales tax is geared to helping New Jersey's struggling horse industry A new law to drop a stall tax on boarding horses would be a boost for...
View ArticleWhy you shouldn't get right back on the horse
The horse sport governing body got a new governance structure that is designed to focus on long-range plans during its annual meeting, where progress was made on measures to curb practices harmful to...
View ArticleMother-daughter team sweeps national Welsh pony championships
Saddle River women get an armload of trophies at the U.S. Equestrian Federation's Horse of the Year dinner. Also, Bedminster rider wins big in Wellington, and the passing of two horses makes it a sad...
View ArticleMorris the master presides at Gladstone
George Morris clinic at the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation polishes riders who may someday ride for America George Morris in his encounter with a reluctant horse in the U.S. Equestrian Team...
View ArticleWhen you can't take your horse south, dealing with the chill is a challenge
Experts discuss what to do about your horse and riding when the temperatures drop No matter how wicked the weather, the Essex Foxhounds stick to tradition and their wool coats, rather than parkasNancy...
View ArticleBroncos will get a kick out of Thunder's charge tonight
Thunder, the Arabian gelding who is the mascot of the Denver Broncos, flew all the way from Colorado to support his team in the Super Bowl Ann Judge-Wegener and Thunder III in actionArabian Horse...
View ArticleA Valentine gift that keeps on giving to deserving horses
Mylestone Equine Rescue is hoping people will give their special someone a sponsorship for a horse in need as a Valentine gift that transcends the usual flowers and chocolates Quincy needs more than...
View ArticleRutgers seminar offers insights from equestrian stars
No matter what their discipline, successful competitors have a lot in common when it comes to horse care, nutrition and their goals Dressage rider and combined driver Sara Schmitt was one of the...
View ArticleHerslow gets her shot in the dressage Nations' Cup
Stockton rider will make her team debut Friday, but that's only a first step for the ambitious trainer who is seeing decades of hard work pay off Kimberly Herslow of Stockton will ride Rosmarin in...
View ArticleRetirement's not in the picture for George Morris
The former show jumping coach is dedicating himself to education and bringing his horsemastership course to New Jersey next month, when riders and auditors will have a chance to learn from the master....
View ArticleSchmolze heads for Rolex Kentucky with new horsepower
A veteran of the Western Hemisphere's only 4-star-rated three-day event, Kristin Schmolze of Califon is trying the test with a horse she's brought up through the ranks herself. ALSO: An interview with...
View ArticleDavidson and Reggie come through at Rolex Kentucky
A cross-country test that tumbled the standings put Buck Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM into third place, behind Andrew Nicholson of New Zealand, who stands first and second, and ahead of defending...
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