Lexington, Ky. – It’s one of the most anticipated equestrian events of the year: USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling , and it got off to a big start on Tuesday at the Kentucky Horse Park. Medium regular and small green ponies and their young riders took the stage in the Rolex Stadium for their model and under saddle phases. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian PonyTail Bows/USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunters The medium regular class is 142 entries strong this year, and...

Lexington, Ky. – The most exciting event of the competition calendar—USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall & Sterling—is just days away! Ponies will arrive on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park for warm-ups and clinics beginning on Aug. 5, and competition will run from Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 11. Here’s what you need to know: ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian 2024 Pony Finals Prize List, Schedule, and Text Alerts The digital version of the Pony...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting bids to host the Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East and West (JHNC) for 2025-2027. The deadline for applications is August 23 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Competition at each of the two championships includes 3’3” and 3’6” heights contested over three phases: classic round, under saddle, and handy hunter. The heights are divided into four sections each to offer championship competition for...

Del Mar, Calif. – The 2024 edition of the Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship came to a close on Wednesday with new champions crowned across seven sections along with two new grand champions. Simply Spectacular and Kate Parker took home the top spot in the 3’6” height and Silver Tops and Anabelle Kottler won the 3’3” title after three phases of exceptional hunter competition hosted at HITS Del Mar at Del Mar Horsepark. Simply Spectacular and...

Del Mar, Calif. – Many of the country’s top hunters are at HITS Del Mar Horsepark this week as the 2024 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West (JHNC) gets underway. The Southern California competition will see riders aged 17 and under compete for championship titles at the 3’3” and 3’6” heights. The JHNC consists of three phases—a classic round, under saddle phase, and a handy hunter round. The jumping phases each count for...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the 2024 recipients of the USEF/Debbie Smith Grants for the Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West . This year’s recipients are Lilah Hampton (San Angelo, Texas) for the 3’3” height and Jameson Roberts (Agua Dulce, Calif.) for the 3’6” height. Debbie Smith with 2023 grant recipient Chimay Buyalos. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Thanks to the generosity of sponsor Debbie Smith,...

If you visit the Kentucky Horse Park in the middle of July, you are bound to find countless horse lovers with their beloved Breyer models at the annual Breyerfest event, but this year, Breyer fans had a chance to fall in love with a new model pony and his remarkable story – Always Chipper (“Chip”). We had a chance to catch up with his owner, Sue Griffin, and his current rider August Novotny and her mom, Sunny Geiser to find out why Chip is such an inspiring pony who defied all...

Traverse City, Mich. – Four exciting days of competition wrapped up on Sunday at Flintfields Horse Park with the final champions and grand champions crowned at the 2024 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC). Babylon and Paige Walkenbach took home the grand champion title from the 3’6” height. Spencer ridden by Caroline Olsen was the 3’3” grand champion. Paige Walkenbach and Babylon. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian...

Traverse City, Mich. – Flintfields Horse Park is once again welcoming competitors in the 2024 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC). Nearly 350 entries are set to compete for national champion titles in a total of eight sections across the 3’6” and 3’3” heights. 2024 Gladstone Cup - East Champion Maddie Tosh and Daktari. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The JHNC consists of three phases—a classic round, under saddle...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the 2024 recipients of the USEF/Debbie Smith Grants for the Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East. This year’s recipients are Karlie Dennis (Cochranton, Pa.) for the 3’3” height and Ellen Gomez (Magnolia, Texas) for the 3’6” height. 2023 USEF/Debbie Smith Grant Recipients Ryley Kurau and Sean Mulleady. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Thanks to the generosity of sponsor Debbie Smith,...

Summer shows are in full swing and there’s plenty of equestrian entertainment to enjoy in-person or via livestream. The midsummer competition calendar includes showcases of the country’s best young hunter riders along with some of the most prestigious events for Arabians, Morgans, and American Saddlebreds before fall championship season begins. Plan your trip or get ready to tune in online for these exciting events. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian June 25-30, 2024 Adequan ®...

LEXINGTON, Ky. - US Equestrian is thrilled to announce that American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) will once again be the title sponsor of the Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East and West . Additionally, Adequan will be the presenting sponsor of the Junior Hunter Finals livestreams on USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.TV . Established in 2001, these championships have become a highlight of the competition...