The Gleaner, March 8, 2026 The Equestrian Federation of Jamaica (EFJ), led by President Heidi Lalor, has launched a major governance reform process aimed at modernising the federation’s constitution and aligning it with international standards. Last Sunday, Lalor and members of the EFJ executive...

Jamaica Observer, February 21, 2026 The Equestrian Federation of Jamaica (EFJ) has received significant international grant funding totalling US$65,000, reinforcing the country’s equestrian development and aiding recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The investment underscores growing global confidence in Jamaica’s equestrian programme and highlights the strength...

Jamaica Gleaner November 29,2024 As the thrill of the race fades, a new chapter begins for retired thoroughbreds in Jamaica. The Equestrian Federation of Jamaica (EFJ) has been at the forefront of ensuring these magnificent creatures receive the care and respect they deserve. Heidi...

Eventing in Jamaica lost its momentum in the early 90’s after the Jamaican team was unable to transport their horses to the United States for competitions due to equine piroplasmosis when the Pan American games were held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1991. The FEI...

On June 4th the second leg of the EFJ Burger King Show Jumping League was held at the Kingston Polo Club and Equestrian Centre. Following the success of the first leg we were seeing again a lot of great rounds and smiling winners. Find...

Last weekend the CEA (Caribbean Equestrian Association) hosted a Dressage Steward training in George Town, Cayman Islands. Along with other participants from the region was Julia Brown, committee member of the EFJ. The educational course included the FEI Dressage rules, regulations and the steward’s...

Eva Levy’s second win Her winning score of 70.358% for her YR Freestyle brought the honor of having the national anthem of Jamaica played AGAIN!! On Friday she was 2nd, then a disappointing 4th on Saturday; but she came back strong with a convincing...

Rachael Chandley at the Wellington Equestrian Festival in Florida Rachael is competing at the Wellington Equestrian Festival on her own horse Clarina, in the Adult Amateur Modified Jumpers at 1.15m and is currently the Circuit Champion in this division. Rachael started riding with Trina...

Jamaican riders competing abroad Eva Levy Competed in the Global Dressage Festival 3 National Show in Wellington Florida the weekend of January 28 and 29th. She scored a 71.911% in Pre Saint George. It was an open class (test of choice) and she placed...

WELLINGTON, Florida, Mar. 19, 2023–Jamaica’s national anthem was played Sunday for the first time in the history of the Global Dressage Festival when Eva Levy rode Drisdal’s Co-Co Chanel to victory in the CDIY Young Rider’s Freestyle. Eva, who celebrated her 17th birthday five...