Choosing a new helmet is a complex decision, especially for young riders when style, popularity, and fashion factor in as well as safety. While helmets may look similar on the outside, they are not all created equal in terms of protection against head injuries. It is essential that riders look beyond trendy rhinestone details or chrome stripes and examine the safety rating inside. The first question any rider should ask when shopping for a helmet is, “what safety standards does it...

Lexington, Ky. – Individuals who are interested in being considered for a selector position for the U.S. Endurance Teams for the 2025 FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders and the FEI Pan American Endurance Championships for Juniors/Young Riders and Seniors are encouraged to apply now. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2024. The full description of the role, including qualifications and responsibilities, is included in the application document here ....

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published a memorandum for endurance athletes interested in competing in the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship. The championship will take place on October 17, 2026, in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. The qualification period for U.S. athletes will begin on September 1, 2024. The memorandum outlines the current selection procedures and eligible selection events along with other preliminary information to assist athletes in their planning as they work toward...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors. The competition will take place on Sept. 5-8, 2024, in Monpazier, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion and team vet Dr. Olivia Rudolphi with team leader Nicole Zerbee. The following athletes will represent the U.S. Endurance Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Holly Corcoran...

Lexington, Ky. – Individuals who are interested in being considered for a selector position for the U.S. Endurance Teams for the 2025 FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders and the FEI Pan American Endurance Championships for Juniors/Young Riders and Seniors are encouraged to apply now. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2024. The full description of the role, including qualifications and responsibilities, is included in the application document here . Submit...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published the athlete selection procedures for the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors, which will take place on Sept. 20, 2025, in Buftea, Romania. Download the Selection Procedures for the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors The Selection Procedures include FEI and USEF requirements for horses and athletes, along with the process that will be used by the USEF Endurance Selectors when...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for 2025 USEF Endurance Selectors. The full description of the role, including qualifications and responsibilities, is included in the application document here . If you are interested in being considered for a selector position for the U.S. Endurance Teams for the 2025 FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders and the FEI Pan American Endurance Championships for Juniors/Young Riders and Seniors, download the...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian reminds U.S. endurance competition organizers that the deadline for 2025 FEI calendar applications is June 1, 2024. Applications received after June 1 but before July 1 may be considered depending on the availability of the USEF Endurance Sport Committee and staff to ensure the application can be submitted to the FEI by the October 1 deadline. Applications received after the July 1 deadline will be considered late applications. Applications for FEI competitions...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published the athlete selection procedures for the 2025 FEI Pan American Endurance Championships for the Senior division as well as the Juniors and Young Riders division. Both Pan Am Championships will take place July 17-18, 2025, at Haras Albar, in Campinas, Brazil. Download the USEF Selection Procedures for the 2025 FEI Pan American Endurance Championship for Seniors Download the USEF Selection Procedures for the 2025 FEI Pan American Endurance...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the release of the USEF Endurance Logbook, which is now available online . The USEF Endurance Logbook is a free tool for riders to use to track all their horse's training and competition history in one place. Included within the logbook, you will find pages to record the following information: Horse's details including name, breed, foaling date, etc. Horse's identification information Vaccination log Medication log Current...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds U.S. endurance competition organizers that the deadline for 2025 FEI calendar applications is June 1, 2024. Applications received after June 1, but before July 1, may be considered depending on the availability of the USEF Endurance Sport Committee (ESC) and staff to ensure the application can be submitted to the FEI by the October 1 deadline. Applications for FEI competitions must be submitted online through the USEF Competition Dashboard at...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is proud to announce the launch of the newly amended USEF National Endurance Award Program, a revamped initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating the achievements of endurance athletes and horses across the country. Officially launching with the 2024 season, the USEF National Endurance Award Program includes the USEF Endurance Year-End Awards and the USEF Endurance Career Mileage Awards. USEF Endurance Year End Awards will be calculated based on USEF...