Endurance

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations named to the U.S. Endurance Team for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb, UAE on December 19, 2026, and the team will be led by Chef d'Equipe Jeffrey Stuart. The following unranked athlete-and-horse combinations have been selected to the U.S. Endurance Team for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championships and are listed in alphabetical order. Heather Davis (The Plains, Va.) and SM Mi Anay , a 2015...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published the approved selection procedures for the 2027 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors, set for Samorin, Slovakia, and the 2027 FEI Endurance Pan American Championship for Seniors and Young Riders & Juniors, set to take place in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Both documents were developed by the USEF Endurance Sport Committee and approved by the USEF Board of Directors. Athletes interested in being considered for either U....

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce bid applications for the 2027 USEF Endurance National Championship are now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on October 1, 2026. The 2027 national championship will be embedded into an existing FEI competition and encompass six individual divisions, as well as six team divisions. Teams will consist of 2-3 combinations. You can find the criteria document which includes more information on the individual and team components, here ....

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations named to the U.S. Endurance Team Short List for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb, UAE on December 19, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d'Equipe Jeffrey Stuart, Team Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Rudolphi, and Team Leader Nicole Zerbee. The following unranked athlete-and-horse combinations have been selected to the U.S. Endurance Team Short List for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championships and are listed...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to remind endurance competition organizers that the 2027 FEI Endurance Calendar application deadline is approaching. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2026 , and should be submitted online through the USEF Competition Dashboard . Applications received after June 1 but before July 1, 2026, 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...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to remind endurance competition organizers that the application process for the 2027 FEI Calendar is now open. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2026, and should be submitted online through the USEF Competition Dashboard . Applications received after June 1 but before July 1, 2026, 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...

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Stuart as the U.S. Endurance Team Chef d’Equipe for the 2026 competition year. Mr. Stuart will lead the program through the remainder of the 2026 season, culminating with preparation for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship in Al Ula on November 28, 2026. Jeffrey Stuart, Chef d'Equipe of the U.S. Endurance team (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Stuart) "I am so excited and grateful to be part of this...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Toklat Originals , which will continue as the Official Endurance Saddle Pad of the U.S. Endurance Team and, through Myler Bits, as the Official Bit of US Equestrian. The sport of endurance challenges both horse and athlete by testing speed, stamina, and the ability to successfully navigate varying terrain and distances. The U.S. Endurance Team will culminate its 2026 season at the FEI Endurance World...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian congratulates four new FEI Endurance Licensed Officials, who joined the Endurance community at the close of last year and the beginning of 2026. Their commitment strengthens the foundation of the sport and continued growth within the discipline. US Equestrian also extends heartfelt appreciate to all the FEI Endurance Officials for their hard work, expertise, and dedication throughout 2025. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Congratulations to the following Level 1...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian reminds eligible licensees and FEI Endurance Officials that the deadline to apply for the 2026 Endurance Competition Grant and 2026 U.S. FEI Endurance Official Grant is February 1, 2026 . These grants are intended to support FEI Endurance competitions in the U.S. to maintain a healthy calendar of competitions, as well as to support U.S. FEI Endurance officials and maintain a healthy number of officials that are licensed in the U.S. Please email all applications to...

©Marina Pedrosa Lexington, Ky. — US Equestrian is pleased to announce the release of two new FEI Endurance educational guides designed to help athletes and horse owners navigate the process of getting started in FEI Endurance competition. Developed in response to common questions and areas of confusion, the guides provide clear, step-by-step information to support those new to the FEI Endurance pathway. The first guide, How to Get Started with FEI Endurance , outlines the...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian proudly congratulates the recipients of the 2025 USEF Endurance Year-End Awards. These awards celebrate and recognize the exceptional achievements of our endurance athletes and horses throughout the 2025 competition season. For detailed descriptions of the 2026 awards program, click here . Heather Davis (Left) (©Becky Pearman) and Uma Kraskin (Right) (©Hanna Bartnick) Top Ten National-Ranked Senior Athletes Awarded to the top senior athletes on the...