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...

Cathleen Driscoll and Idalgo at the 2025 LONGINES EEF Nations Cup Martofte CSIO3* (©RideHesten) Martofte, Denmark - The U.S. Jumping Team started their European CSIO3* Tour at the 2025 LONGINES EEF Nations Cup Martofte CSIO3*, held at Stutteri Ask og Blue Hors in Martofte, Denmark, finishing fifth out of thirteen competitive teams. Under the leadership of Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating, the team concluded the competition with a final total of 20 faults...

Rome, Italy – The U.S. Jumping Team finished with an impressive finish to top the podium in the Jumping Nations Cup of Rome CSIO5* hosted at the Piazza di Siena in the heart of Itay’s capital city. The team finished on a two-round total of four faults, notching their first victory as a team at the event since 2009, and marking their sixth win in program history at the venue. France finished in second place on eight total faults, with the home nation of Italy finishing in third on a...

In today’s equestrian sport landscape, emerging athletes are driven by passion and dedication in the pursuit of developing their skills, as competitors and horsemen and -women. Along the way, they are often met with pressures from coaches, parents, social media, fans, and even themselves. To explore how pressure and mental health challenges are prevalent in the sport, we talked with several promising young athletes, inviting them to discuss their experiences and explain how they balance...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Langley CSIO4*. The competition will be hosted at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, from May 28 - June 1, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Elisa Broz (Freedom,...

Lexington, Ky . — US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup of Rome CSIO5* and Jumping Nations Cup La Baule CSIO5*. The Jumping Nations Cup of Rome CSIO5* will be hosted at the Piazza di Siena in Rome, Italy, from May 22-25, 2025. The Jumping Nations Cup La Baule CSIO5* will be hosted at the Jumping International de La Baule in La Baule, France, from June 5-8, 2025. The teams will be led by Chef d’Equipe...

Lexington, Ky. – With the summer season fast approaching, exhibitors and families planning to attend 2025 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall + Sterling should make note of upcoming deadlines and additional reminders listed below. This year’s Pony Finals will take place Aug. 5-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., and the prize list and schedule will be available soon. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Story Submissions Needed US Equestrian is seeking stories to...