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Driven to Stand Out: Player and Amanda Burcar-Annis Make Their Mark in Combined Driving

by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | November 10, 2026

When Amanda Burcar-Annis enters the ring in the driver's seat, it isn’t the carriage that catches people’s eyes. It’s the long, flowing feathers and larger-than-life presence of GG King of Diamonds. Standing at just 14.2 hands, GG King of Diamonds, or “Player” as he’s known in the barn, is a Gypsy Vanner who commands attention. The 2013 black gelding (VV King William x GG Diamond Girl), who is owned by Wendy Annis, leaves a lasting impression at every

USEF Dressage Training Series Brings Top-Level Education and Community to Athletes Coast to Coast

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | November 9, 2026

From Northern California to Massachusetts, athletes who took part in the 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series clinics say the experience delivered far more than just expert instruction. The USEF Dressage Training Series gives selected athletes the chance to work with some of the sport's most respected competitors and trainers closer to home, without the cost and travel top-level coaching usually demands. Open to athletes at all FEI levels, the 2026 series brought Guenter Seidel, USEF

Filing a Medication Report Form: What, Why, When, Who and How

by Natalie Voss | November 9, 2026

A horse or pony exhibiting at a USEF licensed competition who receives any medication which contains a prohibited substance is not eligible for competition unless all other requirements of GR411 have been met. That includes documentation of the details of the medication administration in a timely-submitted official Equine Drugs and Medications Report Form, which can be submitted online. A form is “timely-submitted” when the electronic form is submitted after the last administration

Inside the Art of Crafting the Perfect Dressage Freestyle Soundtrack

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | November 9, 2026

For Collier Wimmer, the business that now shapes some of the sport's most memorable freestyles began as a favor. Collier Wimmer, founder of Three Wishes Freestyles. (©Emma Claire Collective, Courtesy of Collier Wimmer) "It was a happy mistake that Three Wishes was founded," she said. Wimmer grew up in a dressage family. Her mother, Ashley Wimmer, is the rider in the house, and Collier spent her childhood at horse shows, riding in backyard lessons and, eventually, on a collegiate

“His Kindness and Patience Has Allowed Me to Achieve What Once Felt Impossible”

by Sara Norris Kamerer | October 26, 2026

In the summer of 2022, almost a year after the devasting loss of my previous horse, I took a leap of faith. With the encouragement of my husband and the help of a trusted agent, I decided to import a horse I had never personally met. The day the trailer delivered him was the first time I had ever laid eyes on the big, black gelding that would change my life. One of the requirements for any new horse was that it was comfortable to sit on as I had been dealing with lower back and hip pain for

What’s Happening With That Rule? Reclassification of Dexamethasone

by Kimberly Loushin | October 26, 2026

At the end of September, rule change proposals were posted for comment on the US Equestrian website . One of those proposals is Tracking 023-26, which relates to the use of dexamethasone in USEF-licensed competition. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid commonly used to relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions in horses, and can be given intramuscularly, intravenously, or orally. Submitted by the USEF Veterinary Committee, this proposed change to GR410 would move dexamethasone

When a Healthy Foal Suddenly Becomes Critically Ill

by Grayson Jockey Club | October 26, 2026

For anyone who breeds or raises horses, few things are more frightening than watching a seemingly healthy foal suddenly struggle to breathe. That was what one breeder experienced, when their 3-month-old colt went from thriving to developing severe respiratory distress. A lung scan revealed Rhodococcus equi (R. equi) pneumonia, and within hours, the foal went from appearing healthy to requiring hospitalization and intensive care. R. equi can be particularly challenging because the infection may

No Tail, No Problem: Meet Courtney Sendak and Where's My Tail

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | October 20, 2026

When it comes to her horse, Courtney Sendak knows the first question she’ll get before anyone asks it. Sendak and Where's My Tail competing at the Morven Park CCI3*, part of the USEF Eventing National Championship League. (©US Equestrian) Sendak’s horse, Where's My Tail, a 2011 Thoroughbred mare (Double Honor x Crafty Prospector) owned by Krysta Paradis, known in the barn as "Detail," was born with a large portion of her coccygeal vertebrae missing, which gives her an

Ann Judge Has Spent Nearly 30 Years Introducing Horses to 76,000 Fans

by Kimberly Loushin | October 15, 2026

As more than 76,000 fans settle into their seats at Mile High Stadium for a Denver Broncos home game, there’s one tradition that’s a must before play can commence. Minutes before kickoff, the in-stadium announcer loudly proclaims, “Here comes ...Thunder,” cuing a gray horse to gallop down a chute and onto the field ahead of the Denver players. And for every Denver touchdown, Thunder and his rider take a tour of the field in celebration. Since his first appearance in

What’s the Role of USEF’s Breed/Discipline Committees?

by Kimberly Loushin | October 15, 2026

If you’ve ever scrolled through the list of US Equestrian committees you may have noticed a large chunk of them are dedicated to each of the 29 breeds and disciplines recognized by USEF. These committees focus on the breed or discipline they represent and work to create the best possible environment for those members and their horses. There are 17 national breed and discipline committees and each of them will be repopulated on March 1, 2027. These committees are made up of seven to 15

Jessica Thoma and The Horses That Kept Her Going

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | October 14, 2026

Eight years ago, Jessica Thoma lost three limbs and nearly her life following a rare diagnosis. But she found para dressage, and an Andalusian named Manny carried her to a reserve championship at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions this summer. Thoma and Imantado GOM competing at the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions (©US Equestrian) "Without horses, I would not be here," she said Thoma grew up in a western riding family in Crossville, Tenn. As a teenager, she discovered

No Stranger to Hard Work: Kaitlyn Linck and Her "One in a Million" Horse Don Touch de Tiji Z

by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | October 11, 2026

In the early morning hours at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, most athletes and spectators are still asleep. For Kaitlyn Linck, however, it’s the perfect time to spend a few quiet hours with her horse, Don Touch de Tiji Z. Linck (Clinton Corners, N.Y.) competed with Don Touch de Tiji Z, her own 2016 Zangersheide gelding (Don’t Touch Tiji Hero x Viva La Vida Hero Z) in the 2026 USEF/Valencia Saddlery Hunter Seat Medal Final. ©Natalie Suto Photography | Photo provided by