Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds endurance competition organizers that the application process for the 2026 FEI Calendar is now open. Applications will be accepted now through June 1, 2025, and must be submitted online through the USEF Competition Dashboard at competitions.usef.org . Applications received after June 1 but before July 1, 2025, may be considered depending on the availability of the USEF Endurance Sport Committee and staff to ensure the application can be submitted to...

Lexington, Ky – US Equestrian congratulates the first endurance athletes to earn new FEI Endurance Elite Athlete Status for 2025. An Elite Endurance Athlete is defined as someone who, in their lifetime of competing within FEI Endurance, has reached the following milestones for 1*/2*/3* level of competition. Bronze Level - 10 completions within the applicable * level Silver Level - 20 completions within the applicable * level Gold Level is - 30 completions within the applicable * level The...

As an athlete, coach, and leader in the sport, Becky Hart had a profound impact on endurance riding in the U.S. and around the world. Hart passed away on February 28, 2025, at age 71. Becky Hart and R.O. Grand Sultan at the 1990 FEI World Equestrian Games. ©Bob Langrish During her competitive career, Hart (San Juan Bautista, Calif.) was a dominant force in the sport, highlighted by her winning a remarkable three individual FEI Endurance World Championships in a row in 1988, 1990, and 1992....

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian extends its gratitude and appreciation to the following horse owners for their commitment to the U.S. Equestrian Teams at all levels through the 2024 competition year, highlighted by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Combinations representing the U.S. on teams produced numerous top results and achievements with combinations fielded at more than 40 team events and 19 team podium finishes across all disciplines. DRESSAGE Olympic Games Alice Tarjan – Jane Four...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian members across the U.S. participated in the 2025 #USEFValentines campaign. The campaign continues to strengthen the 'Horse First' initiatives by asking members to send us why they love their horses. The horses submitted ranged from lesson ponies, to personal pets, to some of the top performing athletes in the sport. Happy Valentine's Day! All photos were provided by those who sent in a submission.

US Equestrian Chief Executive Officer Bill Moroney talks during the Board of Directors Meeting during the 2025 Annual Meeting. ©Zack Ryle/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Board of Directors met on Saturday, January 25, during the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting in Lexington, Ky. During the meeting, the Directors heard progress reports from the past year, presentations on new and improved technologies, and made several important decisions that further the US Equestrian...

Lexington, Ky. – During the General Session of the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting, US Equestrian President Tom O’Mara and CEO Bill Moroney spoke to members and staff. A presentation by U.S. Para Dressage Team Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Michel Assouline highlighted the program's success in 2024 and the roadmap that contributed to the team’s performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Following the overall theme of “It’s All About the...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds endurance competition managers and licensed officials to submit their applications for the 2025 Endurance Competition Grant and U.S. FEI Endurance Officials Grant before the deadline of Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET. These grants are intended to support FEI endurance competitions in the U.S. to maintain a healthy calendar of competitions, and to support U.S.-based FEI endurance. The competition grants provide financial support to assist USEF and...

Dear USEF Members, Competition Licensees and Managers, In October 2024 we provided you with information regarding the new amendments to the Horse Protection Act (HPA or Act). This is a follow-up to that communication. Since release of the new amendments to the Act, USEF leaders have participated in Zoom meetings and webinars with the American Horse Council (AHC) and with USDA/APHIS to voice our concerns and to gain a better understanding of the upcoming implementation of the HPA changes,...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian proudly congratulates the recipients of the 2024 USEF Endurance Year-End Awards. New to 2024, these awards celebrate their inaugural season, recognizing the exceptional achievements of our endurance athletes and horses. For detailed descriptions of the 2025 awards program, click here . Top Ten National-Ranked Senior Athletes Awarded to the top senior athletes on the national athlete ranking list Alex Shampoe: Maggie Price Endurance Excellence Award recipient for...

Many people make the same New Year’s resolutions every January 1, such as exercise more, eat healthier, budget better, spend less time on social media, or give up a personal vice. While all of these things lead to self-improvement, they are usually focused on things we are doing wrong in our lives, or bad habits we think we should quit. Here at US Equestrian, we believe that resolutions should be positive and focus on what truly fulfills our lives – the joy of horses! Here is a...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian thanks the FEI Endurance Officials that made the 2024 season a success. We appreciate all their hard work and dedication to the sport. Our congratulations are extended to Martha Misheff and Shawn Polke, who received a new license or license promotion in 2024. Thank you to the following: Anne Christopherson Michael Foss Dublin Hart Carter Hounsel Norma House Heather Hoyns Deidre Huff Sue Jaffe Lynne Johnson Lynn Kenelly Nick Kohut Marilyn Kulifay Jennifer Madera...