Nancy Jaffer

I'm an equestrian photojournalist, attending many major competitions (esp. dressage, eventing, jumpers) and writing about what's going on in the horse world

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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: https://t.co/490m1ia6P9

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrqZRYu , complete with photos and comments from the inductees.

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrqZRYu

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrqZRYu

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrr0pO2 @USequestrian

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There are places which become known for their equestrian tradition. How does it start? A historian offers insight to one at https://t.co/NmAwLMTZLr

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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 https://t.co/jvvN1R9TFZ.

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Can wild horses play a role in controlling wildfires like those devastating California? Find out at https://t.co/hPC3Glh3oW

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Wondering what's happening with Wellington International under new management? Find out at
https://t.co/qc2s0tYtGO

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Before you drink that champagne, take a look back on 2024 and the many equestrian memories we gathered in the last 12 months at https://t.co/cwQOrr0pO2

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrr0pO2

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The dressage World Champion put on quite a performance at the London International Horse Show. Read about it at https://t.co/cwQOrqZRYu

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One of the greatest show jumpers of all time, Rodney Jenkins, has passed away. Read about him at https://t.co/cwQOrqZRYu @USETFoundation @USHJA @USequestrian

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrqZRYu

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrr0pO2

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrqZRYu

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What is eventer Boyd Martin doing at Dressage at Devon? Find out at https://t.co/cwQOrr0pO2 @USequestrian

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrqZRYu

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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 https://t.co/cwQOrqZRYu to appreciate how special Paris was and is as an Olympic host.