Dressage

Hagen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned bronze at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*, at the Covalliero Dressage Days hosted at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen, Germany, giving the U.S. a podium finish to celebrate heading into Independence Day weekend. Competing against a deep field including host country Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Spain, the U.S. team closed out the team competition with a combined final score of 210.957. Germany claimed the...

Hagen a.T.W., Germany – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4* hosted in Hagen a.T.W., Germany, at Hof Kasselmann from July 1-5, 2026. Following the withdrawal of Anna Marek and Fayvel, Geñay Vaughn and Gino will join the team to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team. The updated combinations representing The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team are listed in alphabetical order: Meagan Davis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and...

Traverse City, Mich. – Athletes, families, and supporters planning to attend the 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) are encouraged to make travel arrangements and secure accommodations as soon as possible, as the Traverse City area is a popular summer vacation destination with limited inventory. ©US Equestrian Traverse City offers a variety of lodging options to suit every budget, team, and travel style. Traverse City Horse Shows has partnered with several local...

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...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ CDIO4* at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen a.T.W., Germany, from July 1-5, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Christine Traurig, and supported by Team Leader, Laura Roberts. The following combinations will represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Meagan Davis...

U.S. Dressage Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor, Christine Traurig (© Shannon Brinkman) With the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships less than three months away, US Equestrian has named its short list of horse-and-rider combinations vying for a spot on The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team heading to Aachen, Germany. Eight combinations representing a meld of seasoned championship veterans and exciting newcomers to the international stage have been selected to continue their pursuit of...

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Short List ahead of the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championship to be hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 10-15, 2026. Combinations on the U.S. Dressage Team Short List will compete in pre-identified Observation Events over the next two months before official team selection in July. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig and Team Leader Laura...

Ocala, Fla. – Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 were crowned national champions under the lights at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Saturday, May 17, 2026, after finishing atop the overall leaderboard of the US Equestrian (USEF) Grand Prix Dressage National Championship following three days of competition. The pair concluded their week with a score of 76.055% in the Grand Prix Freestyle to secure their title on a final combined championship score of 71.082%. Ashley...

Ocala, Fla. – Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 showcased their potential again this week, topping the FEI Grand Prix Special Test on Friday, May 15, 2026, as part of the USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship, earning a 70.042% from the judging panel. Christian Simonson and Fleau de Baian took second with a score of 69.808%. Jodie Kelly-Baxley and Grayton Beach finished in third place overall with a 69.234%. The USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship will conclude...

Ocala, Fla. – The USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship opened with a morning of competition on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, featuring 16 entries vying for top scores in the Grand Prix test. The USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship is held at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, Fla. The national championship, which has traditionally been included in the annual USEF Festival of Champions hosted later in the summer, will be featured for the first time in more than...

Ocala, Fla. – The 2026 USEF Dressage Grand Prix National Championship will begin this morning at 8:00 a.m. ET with the first day of competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, set to feature 16 of the top Grand Prix combinations in the country. The national championship, which has traditionally been included in the annual USEF Festival of Champions hosted later in the summer, will be featured for the first time in more than ten years as a standalone championship, while also...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian requests that members review Annex A , a supplement to the USEF Dressage Rules, which reflects updates effective as of the May publication. Annex A is available on the USEF website in the Dressage Rules & Equipment section under Forms and Publications. Key updates to Annex A include: Certain bits, saddlery, and equipment previously not permitted are now allowed at USEF/USDF Dressage competitions; all changes or additions are highlighted in yellow....