©Shannon Brinkman Aachen, Germany – Laura Kraut and Baloutinue delivered a standout performance in the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5* closing out a week of elite international competition on a high note for the U.S. Jumping Team athletes. The pair finished in second place after jumping three faultless rounds on the final day of competition in Aachen, Germany. Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leonie Jei took the win, while Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Dynamix de Belheme finished in third. Kraut...

©US Equestrian Aachen, Germany - The U.S. Jumping Team delivered a tremendous performance in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, finishing atop the podium after two competitive rounds to complete the night on a team total of just four faults. “Aachen is the mecca of show jumping. It’s one of the greatest shows in the world. This team was really amazing and this is what we came here for. It doesn’t get any better than this," said Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland....

Lexington, Ky. — US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup Falsterbo CSIO5* hosted in Falsterbo, Sweden, from July 10-13, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Carly Anthony (Wellington, Fla.) Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) Kent Farrington...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a Presidential Modification to two rules dealing with horse/pony collapses at Hunter, Jumper, and Hunter/Jumper Competitions. These changes will go into effect July 1, 2025. The intent of the Presidential Modification is to ensure our equine partners receive appropriate care and are fit to compete before they return to the ring after an unexplained collapse. This modification will address our concerns about the impermissible administration of...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup Caledon CSIO3*, hosted at Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, Ontario, Canada, from July 16-19, 2025, as well as the Jumping Nations Cup Traverse City CSIO3* hosted at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg, Mich., from July 23-26, 2025. The teams will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at CHIO Aachen , hosted in Aachen, Germany, from June 27-July 6, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Kent Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) Lillie Keenan (New York, N.Y.) Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) Aaron...

Laura Kraut and Bisquetta (©Helen Cruden) Rotterdam, Netherlands – The U.S. Jumping Team finished fifth in the third leg of the Longines League of Nations™ at CHIO Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The home nation took home the win on ten total faults, with France finishing in second with 13 faults, and Great Britain in third on 16 faults. Round one was led off by Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.), serving as pathfinder for the team, aboard Caracole de la Roque, a 2014...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Pivo as the Official Technology Training Partner of USEF, as well an official partner and supplier of US Equestrian Teams. Pivo will also serve as an official partner of the US Equestrian International Disciplines Pathway Programs and sponsor of the US Equestrian Annual Meeting and Awards. As equestrian sport continues to evolve, US Equestrian has identified video technology as a critical component in athlete development, training access, and...

June 15, 2025, was Father’s Day, when we celebrate our dads and everything that they do for us. Here at US Equestrian, we want to do a special tribute to all the horse dads out there — from those who ride and inspire their children from the saddle to those who support from them from the ground. McLain and Lilly Ward; photo by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Below, we will celebrate a selection of successful equestrians who are also amazing, loving fathers, but first we want to thank the...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Rotterdam CSIO5*-LLN in Rotterdam, Netherlands, hosted at CHIO Rotterdam from June 18-22, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) Laura Kraut (Royal Palm...

©Mackenzie Clark La Baule, France – The U.S. Jumping Team finished ninth in the Jumping Nations Cup of La Baule CSIO5* in La Baule, France, after completing the first round on a score of 13. The course was designed by renowned designer Grégory Bodo (FRA) on the beautifully manicured grass of Jumping International La Baule, which featured 15 jumping efforts. Ireland ultimately took the win on zero faults, with Belgium on four, and Brazil on eight, taking second and third...

Elisa Broz and Consult Picabello Z at the 2025 Jumping Nations Cup Langley CSIO4* (©Kim Gaudry Photography) Langley, British Columbia – The U.S. Jumping Team delivered a determined performance at the 2025 Jumping Nations Cup Langley CSIO4*, hosted at Thunderbird Show Park, finishing in fourth on a score of 20 faults with the international field including teams from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Ireland. The U.S. Jumping Team finished the competition with one of just two...