Combined Driving

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...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 year-end awards for combined driving. The U25 Athlete of the Year awards recognize young driving athletes for their achievement during the 2025 competition season. The Volunteer of the Year title is given to a driving competition volunteer who has been nominated by the driving community for their exemplary service over the past year. Humorist and Ryley Miller. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian U25 Athlete of...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian offers annual combined driving grants 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. The application deadline for the 2026 USEF Combined Driving Grants for Competitions and Licensed Officials is January 1, 2026. 2026 USEF Competition Grant for Combined Driving Grants may be...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian proudly extends our gratitude to the following horse owners for their continued dedication and support of the U.S. Equestrian Teams during the 2025 competition season. Their commitment helped fuel a successful year for U.S. combinations, who competed in 45 team events and achieved 18 team podium finishes across the disciplines, both domestically and internationally. DRESSAGE Wellington CDIO3* Diamante Farms – Vamos Diamante Farms – Giulietta...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. The national championships will be held at the four competitions as indicated below. 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Advanced Four in Hand Horses 2026 USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championships March 11-15, 2026 Live Oak International Ocala, Fla. 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Advanced Single Horses...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian reminds competition organizers, licensed officials, and driving professionals that applications for the 2026 USEF Competition Grant for Combined Driving and the Licensed Official Grant for Combined Driving are due January 1, 2026. 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...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the launch of a new championship for junior combined driving athletes. The USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championship for Single Horses & Ponies will be held for the first time in 2026. Host bid applications for the championship are open now through Nov. 1, 2025. Download the bid application here. The Youth National Championship will be open to drivers who are U.S. citizens whose competition age for 2026 is between 10 and 18...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has published the athlete selection memos for the 2027 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses and the 2027 FEI Driving World Championship for Ponies. The memos can be found in the Combined Driving section of USEF.org or accessed directly at these links: 2027 FEI Driving World Championship for Ponies Selection Memo 2027 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses Selection Memo The 2027 FEI Driving World Championship for Ponies will take place August...

Le Pin au Haras, France – The Defender U.S. Driving Team saw two combinations complete the 2025 FEI World Championships for Combined Ponies hosted at the renowned Haras National du Pin Stud, in Le Pin au Haras, France. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Legg, Team Veterinarian Dr. Crystal Riczu and Team Leader Steven Morrissey. “There were highs and lows this week, but all combinations will leave the World Championship feeling they gained invaluable experiences which can...

Mill Spring, N.C. – The Tryon Fall CDE was the host event for the 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for horses. A total of seven divisions ranging from training through advanced level saw national championship contenders complete their three phases across four sunny and mild days at Tryon International. Melissa Wessel and Megan's Valentine. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Preliminary Single Horse National Championship Local competitor Melissa Wessel (Rutherfordton, N....

Mill Spring, N.C. – The 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championships kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 18, at Tryon International. The championship divisions for horses at the training, preliminary, intermediate, and advanced levels are taking place as part of the 2025 Tryon Fall CDE and run through Sunday, Sept. 21. Kendro and Raymond Helmuth. ©Shannon Brinkman The following national championships will be awarded this week: Training Single Horse Training Pair Horse Preliminary...

The 2025 Defender U.S. Driving Team at the FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies in Le Pin du Haras, France (©Melanie Guillamont) Le Pin au Haras, France -- The Defender U.S. Driving Team will compete this week at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies in Le Pin du Haras, France at Haras National du Pin. The three-member team will begin with dressage on Thursday, September 18, following the horse inspection on Wednesday, September 17. The team will be...