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Competitions set for Snowbird Acres have been transferred to other facilities
Horse shows have been battered by the economy. Nancy Jaffer/For the Star-LedgerSinead Halpin of Gladstone was named to the U.S. Equestrian Federation's eventing High Performance Training List with...
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Proposed rule would restrict usage of anti-inflammatory drugs
Potential changes set to be voted on next month. Nancy Jaffer/For the Star-LedgerChristy DiStefano of Ramsey was selected for the George Morris Horsemastership Training Session because of her record...
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FEI warns sport is 'as good as dead' if not cleaned up
Series of recommendations approved following stern words from head of ethics panel Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerOlympic double-medalist Chris Kappler of Flemington, president of the North American...
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National service provides temporary help for vacationing horse owners
The holidays too often present a quandary for backyard horse owners. Getting away overnight or longer for family gatherings means finding someone to take care of the horses in their absence, which is...
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Drug drama continues in equestrian world
Sport leaders around world decry acceptance of 'Progressive List' of drugs Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerPrincess Haya, president of the FEI (International Equestrian Federation) is asking national...
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Major restructuring on the way after Hunter Jumper Association meeting
Changes include lowering the heights some horses will have to jump. Nancy Jaffer/For the Star-LedgerOlympic medalist Joe Fargis (left) and show manager Larry Langer (right) received the Euene R....
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During season of giving, don't forget the horses
Donations especially important to equine rescue, adoption groups Jen Wenzel/For The Star-LedgerShadow, a 14-year-old blind pony, was rescued and found a new home at Mylestone, one of several New...
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U.S. will get chance to strut its stuff when WEG hits Lexington in ’10
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be in Kentucky next September Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerSteffen Peters won the FEI Rolex Dressage World Cup finals with Ravel in 2009, the start of...
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Zone 2 committee to organize jumper/equitation finals
'Nothing like it exists' says organizer Mary Babick Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerMary Babick, who is organizing a Zone 2 jumper/equitation finals, with Zone 2 jumper committee chairman Mark...
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Hunterdon County teens earn year-end high score awards
Both were inspired by their parents Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerElizabeth Benson, of Whitehouse Station, will receive two awards later this month.Two Hunterdon County teenagers who drew...
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Agreement reached on landmark equine drug issue
'It's a win for the horse' says committee head Kent Allen Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerRavel, named the U.S. Equestrian Federation's Farnam/Platform 2009 Horse of the Year, scored a major triumph...
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USET Foundation's Gladstone HQ will get renovations
The U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation's landmark Gladstone headquarters is slated to undergo “state of the art” renovations in time for the World Equestrian Games dressage squad trials this summer....
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Veteran Show Jumping Mare Makes Marvelous Comeback
There was little in the way of optimism about the future of Allison, a grand prix show jumper, when she came down with a mystery illness last summer. But the Rhinelander made an amazing recovery that...
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Van Grunsven tops Peters in Freestyle at Exquis World Dressage Masters
America's best dressage combination falls short as Dutch three-time Olympic gold medalist shows why she dominated the sport for years Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerSteffen Peters and Ravel had a...
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Watchung Stables Supporters Want to Insure the Future of Troop
Volunteers who devote their time and efforts to Watchung Stables want it to remain a county-run facility, fearing the changes that privatization of the program would bring Nancy Scileppi/For The...
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Jersey Fresh gets a leg up from PRO
New Jersey's top eventing competition has a new alliance that could help it take the next step in its development, as it continues to seek financial support Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerThe Jersey...
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Privatization remains a Key Question for Watchung Stables
Union County officials and stables' supporters face-off in an SRO meeting to discuss the future of the facility and its programs Privatization of Union County's Watchung Stables remains a possibility,...
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Dobbs is aiming for the World Equestrian Games
Wantage rider is jockeying for position on the long list from which the U.S. show jumping team will be chosen for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerHillary Dobbs...
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Sussex County Rider Makes the Long List for the World Equestrian Games
Despite having problems at the end of the last of five trials, Hillary Dobbs of Wantage earning her way onto the roster from which the U.S. team for this fall's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in...
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Dressage Riders Wearing Helmets in Wake of Tragic Accident
Olympian Courtney King-Dye's head injury has persuaded many dressage riders to wear helmets as a long-overdue safety measure Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-LedgerCanadian Olympian Jacqueline Brooks began...
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