Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the USEF Combined Driving Emerging Clinic grant applications are now open for emerging clinics running from December 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. The USEF Combined Driving Emerging Program provides guidance and support for introductory education in the sport of Combined Driving. The program invites instructors and hosts to provide introductory clinics where approved curriculum is used to teach the basics of driving for singles up to...

Mill Spring, N.C . – The 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Ponies & Para Driving concluded Sunday at Tryon International Equestrian Center, capping a beautiful week of competition in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as part of the Tryon Fall CDE. Sixteen combinations competed for national championship titles. Sarah Reitz and Fferm Gwenffrwd Onyx Star (©Shannon Brinkman Photography) Advanced Single Pony National Champion: Sarah Reitz and Fferm...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds eligible combined driving community that applications for three programs are due Sunday, June 1, 2026. The Developing Program Applications, FEI World Championships Applications of Intent for Four-in-Hand Horses and Single Horses, and Emerging Clinic Grant Applications are all due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 1 . Developing Program Applications Athletes committed to long-term goals in combined driving at the Preliminary level and above are encouraged to...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. The national championships will be held at the four competitions as indicated below. 2027 USEF Para Driving National Championship January 27-31, 2027 TerraNova Equestrian Center Myakka City, FL 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four in Hand Horses, Advanced Pair Horses, and Advanced Ponies March 9-14, 2027 Live Oak International...

Lexington, Ky. — US Equestrian is pleased to announce applications for the USEF Combined Driving Developing Athlete Program and Developing Equine Program are now open. Applications are accepted twice annually, opening in May and November each year, and can be submitted through the Athlete Dashboard in your MyUSEF account. Developing Athlete Program Phillip Odden with Odden's Ildar and Odden's Josefini (©Sharon Packer) The mission of the USEF Developing Athlete Program is to...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2027 USEF Competition Grant for Combined Driving and the Licensed Official Grant for Combined Driving are now open. These annual grants are designed to strengthen the pipeline of opportunities within the U.S. driving community by supporting licensed competitions, developing organizers, and providing education and experience for current or aspiring licensed officials. 2027 USEF Competition Grant for Combined Driving Competitions seeking...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that bid applications are now open for the 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. Organizers interested in hosting are invited to submit applications in accordance with the official criteria now available. ©US Equestrian The 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championship criteria , developed by the Driving Sport Committee and approved by the USEF Executive Committee, outlines eligibility, class offerings, and...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 USEF Combined Driving Chef d’Equipe Apprentice Program, an initiative designed to identify talented individuals with the potential to be developed into future Chef d’Equipe positions. ©Christine Rivet/US Equestrian The selected Apprentice will work alongside the Chef d’Equipe, supporting a variety of tasks to gain first-hand experience with a deeper understanding of the responsibilities required...

Mill Spring, N.C. – The 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Ponies & Para Driving kick off Thursday, September 17, at Tryon International Equestrian Center. The championship divisions are taking place as part of the 2026 Tryon Fall CDE, running September 15-20, 2026. The following national championships will be awarded this week: Training Single Pony Training Pair Pony Preliminary Single Pony Preliminary Pair Pony Intermediate Single Pony Intermediate Pair Pony...

Tryon, N.C. – The 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Single Horses started today and will continue through the weekend with a new national champion to be crowned in the Advanced Single Horse division on Sunday. Six combinations will vie for top honors through three days of competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center, as part of the Katydid CDE. Competition will begin tomorrow with the dressage phase, followed by marathon on Saturday, and the conclusion...