I'm an equestrian photojournalist, attending many major competitions (esp. dressage, eventing, jumpers) and writing about what's going on in the horse world
Escaping elimination, world number 3 rider Richie Vogel of Germany clung to his horse's neck after a mishap at the final fence on Friday's course at the FEI World Cup Show Jumping Finals. He went past the finish line to remain in the game. Read more: ww.nancyjaffer.com
It was a sold-out evening of smiles, tears and memories as show jumping saluted its own in the annual gathering that attracted the greatest figures in the sport. Find out more at nancyjaffer.com , complete with photos and comments from the inductees.
Irish rider Jordan Coyle started his U.S. career while living in a room above the stable. He returned to win the grand prix there. Read about it at nancyjaffer.com
Michelle Bloch, a pillar of the Capital Challenge Horse Show, a book designer and award-winning writer has passed away far too soon. Read about her at nancyjaffer.com
Hard work and talent have been a winning combination for Californian Skylar Wireman, who made her U.S. team debut in Februar. Read about her at nancyjaffer.com@USequestrian
There are places which become known for their equestrian tradition. How does it start? A historian offers insight to one at nancyjaffer.com/an-area-rich…
Dressage trainer Heather Mason is a confidence-builder, whether she is working with students or horses. Read about her as a teacher and a horsewoman at nancyjaffer.com/a-devotion-t….
It's been 50 years since Diane Ward and Traveler first won the national amateur-owner jumper title, in the days before warmbloods took over. Their unique style made them fan favorites. Read about Trav and his owner/rider at nancyjaffer.com
It's a setting like a Currier & Ives print; the Thanksgiving meet of the Essex Fox Hounds, made famous when Jacqueline Onassis rode with them. Read about it at nancyjaffer.com
This horse couldn't make it to the Las Vegas National Horse Show from the Bellagio down the strip, but you and he can read about the action at nancyjaffer.com
Will Artificial Intelligence play a role judging your dressage test in the not-so-distant future? Learn what representatives of major dressage organizations think about that and other developments in the discipline at nancyjaffer.com
Jessica Mendoza at HITS was just one of the winners across four disciplines in Europe and North America on a wild weekend. Keep up with what's happening at nancyjaffer.com
As we say adieu to the 2024 Paris Olympics, we will never forget the fabulous backdrop of the Chateau de Versailles for equestrian. With the closing ceremonies this weekend, take a minute at nancyjaffer.com to appreciate how special Paris was and is as an Olympic host.