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Meet USEF Interscholastic Student Athlete: Savanna McMichael

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | June 15, 2026

From the moment she could talk, Savanna McMichael had one request for anyone who would listen: a real pony. Not a stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear, a real one. Now at 17, the O'Fallon, Missouri, junior hunter rider has turned the early obsession into a decorated competitive career, a Division I college commitment, and a partnership with one very special horse named Latido. A Childhood Dream Becomes Reality Savanna's love of horses was apparent almost from birth. By age three, she was

The U25 - A Place to Learn & Grow into the Grand Prix

by Alicia Berger | June 8, 2026

As most youth riders would probably tell you, Young Riders is a magical experience. But when those fantastic years come to an end, it can be easy to think, now what? The Grand Prix Senior tour is an incredibly big jump, but for many people, stepping into the national arena lacks luster after the CDIs. When my time at Young Riders came to an end, I jumped headfirst into the world of U25. U25 is a unique experience where riders ages 16 to 25 compete in the I2 and U25 Grand Prix tests against

It All Starts With Kids And Horses: Hilary Wilcox Finds New Ways To Bring Grassroots Riders To Her Farm

by Kimberly Loushin | June 8, 2026

As a third-generation horsewoman, Hilary Wilcox was privileged to grow up with easy access to horses, but she knows that getting involved can be daunting for anyone new. As one of the trainers at her family’s Redwing Farm in Waterloo, Ill., one of her missions is to reduce the barrier to entry for those looking to start riding. “Right now, we teach 150 lessons a week — out of that number, some number of kids are going to buy horses and go into the industry more fully, but a

'The Organizations Have To Be Proactive': David O'Connor Brings Perspective On USEF Initiatives In Worldwide Panel On Horse Welfare

by Kimberly Loushin | June 8, 2026

On June 3, USEF Chief of Sport David O’Connor participated in a panel titled Public Acceptance of the Involvement of Horses in Sport: What Does Good Training Look Like , hosted by the World Horse Welfare in London. The panel discussed the current public perception of horses in sport and steps the horse world can take to improve horse welfare and, in turn, public perception. As part of the discussion, O’Connor shared some of the welfare-based initiatives that US Equestrian has put

Second Chances in the Saddle: Teri Bohl's Return to the Ring

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | June 8, 2026

It takes courage to walk away from something you love and an even rarer kind to walk back in 40 years later as if no time has passed at all. For Teri Bohl, a now-68-year-old adult amateur hunter rider based in Lexington, Ky., that walk back wasn't just a return to the sport, it was a reclamation of herself. Horses From the Beginning Teri's relationship with horses didn't start in a ring, but at the racetrack. Growing up in upstate New York, her family was steeped in Thoroughbred

Alert: Screwworm Confirmed in the United States

by US Equestrian Communications Department | June 4, 2026

On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States is alarming and US Equestrian wants to make sure you know about the potential risks of this parasitic fly to horses. What is the risk of screwworm to horses? Screwworm myiasis (infestation) is caused by fly larvae (maggots) that feed on living tissue of any warmblooded animal. Horses, cattle, wildlife, pets, and

Opening Barn Doors: How AHA Discovery Farms are Introducing Newcomers to Arabian Horses and the Equestrian Industry

by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | May 29, 2026

What started as a way to introduce more people to the Arabian horse has grown into a nationwide program, with over 250 farms across the United States and Canada opening their barn doors to anyone interested in learning more about horses. Photo provided by AHA The Arabian Horse Association’s Discovery Farms program offers a free opportunity for individuals and families to meet Arabian horses up close and learn about the breed in a welcoming, relaxed environment. The program allows

Built From the Ground Up: Meet Quidley Kellermann and Blakeneys Cruise

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | May 28, 2026

Quidley Kellermann grew up in Texas, finished high school a year early, and hasn't looked back since. For the last four seasons she has been based in England working for Kevin McNabb, soaking up life around Australians and Brits alike. But wherever home is these days, she has a horse she's built from the ground up, and that's what matters most right now. Kellermann and Blakeneys Cruise competing at the FEI WBFSH Eventing World Breeding Championships CCI2* at Mondial du Lion (FRA)

From Europe to the Dixon Oval: A Lasting Partnership

by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | May 27, 2026

Lafitte De Muze partnered with trainer Amanda Steege and owner Cheryl Olsten in the fall of 2017, arriving in the United States as a six-year-old. Now, entering their ninth year together, Steege and Lafitte returned to the Dixon Oval to defend their place as one of the most accomplished and recognizable hunter partnerships in the sport. Early Success Photo provided by Steege In 2017, Steege received a video from Gerd Schonebeck of a powerful Belgian Warmblood he had for sale in Germany.

130 Years of Tradition: The Devon Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | May 26, 2026

Nabisco and Elise Iafrate | ©US Equestrian Founded in 1896 in Devon, Pa., the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair began as a one-day event featuring approximately thirty classes. Now, 130 years later, it stands as the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed show in North America. Taking place May 20 – 31, 2026, this historic event draws equestrians from across the country, as well as local fans, for 12 days of world-class competition, exhibitions, and cherished traditions. Designated a

Remembering the Horses of the Gold Medal Winning 1984 U.S. Olympic Eventing Team

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

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics presented a unique logistical challenge for the eventing competition. While dressage and show jumping were held at the iconic Santa Anita racetrack, the cross-country phase took combinations two hours south to Fairbanks Ranch near San Diego. The travel distance meant the competition was spread over six days, with rest days built in on either side of cross-country, an unusual format that gave the horses more recovery time than a typical three-day event. The U.S.

Olympic Snowboarder and Unabashed Horse Girl: Chloe Kim opens up about Mochi, the chestnut Arabian who helped her find herself again

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | May 19, 2026

Before she was “Chloe Kim, three-time Olympic medalist and snowboarding superstar,” she was Chloe Kim, a horse-obsessed preschooler who aspired to one day be a famous equestrian. “I said I wanted to be a ‘horsey racer’ like a jockey,” Kim laughed, recounting the moment at her preschool graduation when every kid took the stage to announce their big dreams. “I was obsessed [with horses] since I was a little girl.” It’s a passion that may