Lexington, Ky. – For the first time ever, three U.S. athletes occupy the number one spot in their respective discipline world rankings, with Kent Farrington moving into number one on the Longines FEI Jumping World Ranking List, and Boyd Martin earning the number one position on the FEI Eventing World Ranking List for the first time in his career. Fiona Howard still holds her position as the number one athlete in the world in the FEI Para Dressage Rankings. Farrington last held the honor...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team in their spring European CSIO3* tour. The team is set to compete in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Denmark CSIO3* in Martofte, Denmark, from May 21-25, and the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Norway CSIO3* in Drammen, Norway, from June 5-9. Both Nations Cup competitions are part of the Longines European Equestrian Federation (EEF) Series. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne...

The 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ , which kicks off this Thursday, April 24, is one of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world. Featuring exceptional equestrian competitions in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping, it’s no wonder this international event is known as the best weekend all year! In addition to three days of jaw-dropping action, spectators can explore the grounds for unlimited shopping opportunities, delicious...

©FEI/Benjamin Clark Lausanne (SUI) - Santa Anita Park, located in proximity to the Los Angeles city area, has been confirmed as the venue of the equestrian events of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28). “Santa Anita Park will be a spectacular venue for the LA28 Olympic equestrian events,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said. “The FEI has very fond memories of Santa Anita, which had hosted the equestrian events at the 1984 Olympic Games. The venue is set to offer a...

Basel, Switzerland – Katie Dinan and Out of the Blue SCF finished as the highest-placed U.S. combination to conclude the 2025 FEI Jumping World Cup Final, taking eighth overall after three competitive days of elite jumping competition. Lillie Keenan and Kick On took eleventh, while both Kristen Vanderveen aboard Bull Run’s Jireh and Kaitlin Campbell and Castlefield Cornelious both rounded out the top twenty placings. All four U.S. combinations jumped a clear first round. Julien...

Basel, Switzerland – Alessandra Volpi and Gipsy Love stamped their mark on the second day of jumping competition at the 2025 FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Basel, Switzerland, earning third place and stopping the timers in 45.78 seconds to move up to seventh in the overall standings. Lillie Keenan and Kick On also remain in the top five, tied for fourth, with an exciting finish to come Sunday. Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leonie Jei took the win in today's class with a jump-off time of 40....

Basel, Switzerland – Lillie Keenan and Kick On put the U.S. on the podium in Round I of the 2025 FEI Jumping World Cup Final, leading the U.S. contingent looking ahead to the second round of the individual final tomorrow. The pair finished third overall in the competitive class, stopping the timers in 60.69 seconds, and currently sit in third on the overall leaderboard. Katie Dinan (New York, N.Y.) and Out of the Blue SCF also jumped a faultless round to sit in eleventh, while Alessandra...

Lexington, Ky. – The deadline for entries to compete at 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), to be held in Traverse City, Mich., July 29 – August 3, is approaching. Youth athletes in dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications before the end of this year’s qualification period. Dressage For athletes who plan to compete in the 2025 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF , the deadline to apply is May...

Wellington, Fla. – In front of a sold-out crowd and in a palpable atmosphere, Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 bested the class of 40 world-class entries to take top honors in the $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series event. Kukuk, who is coming off an incredible 2024 competition season with Checker 47, hoisted the US Equestrian Open trophy atop the podium in the inaugural US Equestrian Open Jumping Final, etching their names into history. Laura Kraut...

Wellington, Fla. – The starting 40 combinations are confirmed ahead of the $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series event, with many of the world’s top horse-and-athlete partnerships ready to vie for top honors in the grand finale class of the Winter Equestrian Festival season at Wellington International in Wellington, Fla. Tomorrow night’s highlight competition will begin with the first horse on course at 8:15 p.m. and the inaugural winner of the US...

1988 was a pivotal year in the life of Molly Ashe Cawley. It was the year that her father passed away, but also the year that she was named by USEF as the Junior Equestrian of the Year. “That was a bright light in a dark moment,” Ashe Cawley recalled of receiving the honor. Now a successful grand prix rider in the U.S. and internationally, Ashe Cawley has numerous accolades to her name, including being the first American and first woman to win the Grand Prix of Berlin in Germany. Up...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Great American Insurance Group as the Official Equine Insurance Sponsor of the US Equestrian Open Series . The US Equestrian Open is an exciting new competition series that launched in late 2024, showcasing the three Olympic equestrian disciplines: dressage, eventing, and jumping. Designed to elevate the sport’s visibility, engagement, and fan experience, the series will bring together elite athletes and top horses to compete for the...