Combined Driving

Dr. Brandy Snedden didn't set out to become a combined driving competitor. An ambulatory equine veterinarian running her own practice in Thornville, Ohio; a single mother; and a lifelong horse enthusiast, Snedden's path to the sport reads like a string of fortunate coincidences, each one leading naturally to the next. That path – as many good ones do – started with a pony. Brandy Snedden and Mischief Managed (©Photo courtesy of Brandy Snedden) A client of Snedden's...

Dr. Brandy Snedden didn't set out to become a combined driving competitor. An ambulatory equine veterinarian running her own practice in Thornville, Ohio; a single mother; and a lifelong horse enthusiast, Snedden's path to the sport reads like a string of fortunate coincidences, each one leading naturally to the next. That path – as many good ones do – started with a pony. Brandy Snedden and Mischief Managed (©Photo courtesy of Brandy Snedden) A client of Snedden's...

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...

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...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has published the athlete selection memos for the 2028 FEI Driving World Championships for Four-In-Hand and Single Horse applicants. The 2028 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses is set to take place from September 6–10, 2028, in Beekbergen, Netherlands. The 2028 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses is scheduled to take place in Haras du Pin, France, in September, with dates TBD. This preliminary information is provided to...

Munich, Germany – The Defender U.S. Driving Team wrapped up a full weekend of competition on Sunday, September 6, at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses , closing out the championship with the cones phase at München-Riem. The team finished 10th overall amongst a competitive field of horses and drivers from 18 countries. Andrew Marcoux and Loretta (©Melanie Guillamont) “The weather was lovely, the organization responsive, and the American drivers in...

Munich, Germany – The Defender U.S. Driving Team is ready to begin competition at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses after all three horses representing the U.S. passed the first horse inspection today in Munich, Germany. The inspection, held ahead of the start of competition, confirmed that each horse is fit and ready to compete at the Olympia-Reitanlage München-Riem from September 1-6, 2026. The championship, recognized as the sport's ultimate title for...

The story of combined driving at CHIO Aachen is closely tied to the history of the event itself, which has grown into one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. Today, four-in-hand driving stands alongside jumping, dressage, para dressage, eventing, and vaulting as one of the disciplines that makes up the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany. ©CHIO Aachen The roots of driving at Aachen can be traced back to the early twentieth century. The organization behind the...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Driving Team for the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses, hosted in Munich, Germany, from September 1-6, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Marcie Quist, Team Leader Steven Morrissey, and Team Veterinarian Dr. Crystal Riczu. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Driving Team for the 2026 FEI Driving World...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Defender U.S. Driving Team at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 19-23, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Marcie Quist and Team Leader Steven Morrissey. The following athletes have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Driving Team at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses and are...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to remind competition organizers that the deadline for the 2027 FEI Calendar for driving competitions is July 1, 2026. Those interested should review the U.S. FEI Driving Calendar Policies and Procedures , which outlines the process from application through review and approval of FEI driving competitions in the U.S. Applications must be submitted through the USEF Competition Dashboard. Please direct any questions about the FEI Calendar application...

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...