Jumping

When Out of the Blue SCF walks into the arena, she always takes a moment to assess her surroundings before getting to work. It’s a very deliberate move, according to her rider, Katie Dinan . “It’s like, ‘OK, what are we doing today?’” said Dinan. “I really feel like she’s mentally engaged in what we’re doing and is excited about competing, and she really gets it. I think that’s what makes her so good — she really puts herself...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships. On veterinary advice, Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) has withdrawn her original mount, Bisquetta, and will now ride Baloutinue in the championship. The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships will now include the following combinations. Natalie Dean (Palo Alto, Calif.) and Mr Boombastic , a 2014 Selle...

Lexington, Ky. – Each year, the best of the best travel to the Kentucky Horse Park for the USEF Pony Finals, presented by Marshall+Sterling. On Saturday, competition came to a close in the Rolex Stadium, and the USEF Grand Regular Pony Hunter National Championship was crowned. Small pony Clovermeade Heartthrob, a 2016 Welsh Pony cross mare (Clovercrofts Hero of the Heart x Currituck Glory Be), owned by the Robertson Family LLC, and rider Grace Stenbeck-Werner (North Salem, N.Y.) returned...

Dublin, Ireland – The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team rose to the top the podium in the prestigious Dublin Jumping Nations Cup Dublin for the Aga Khan Trophy at the RDS Dublin Horse Show in Dublin, Ireland, marking an impressive victory for the team in the competition’s 100th edition. Finishing with zero faults after two rounds of elite international competition, the team showcased incredible consistency and composure. The home nation, Ireland, finished in second on four faults, while...

Lexington, Ky . – Competition continued for both the pony hunters and jumpers at the 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling on Thursday afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Three new national championships were crown in both rings, including the Small Green Pony Championship, the Small Regular Pony Championship, and the Medium Pony Jumper Team Championship. Small Green Pony Championship The Small Green Pony Hunters took center stage in the Rolex Stadium...

Lexington, Ky. – Green hunter ponies were awarded national championship titles today in Rolex Stadium at the 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling. Meanwhile, in the Claiborne Ring, team and individual jumper championships took center stage, part of the USEF/ World Wide Technology Pony Jumper National Championships, supported by the Youth Show Jumping Foundation. Medium Green Pony Hunter National Championship It was all about the green ponies on Friday afternoon at the 2026...

Lexington, Ky. – Competition is officially underway for the 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling, and the first championship was presented on Wednesday, August 6, in the Rolex Stadium after 148 large pony hunters showcased their brilliance. The overall national champion title for the large regulars went to Blue By You, a 2014 Welsh Pony Cross (Clovercroft Polarized x Splash Of Hope) owned by First Blue LLC, and shown by Lacey Powers (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) on a score of...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Frank & Eileen as the Official Lifestyle Partner of US Equestrian and Official Lifestyle Apparel Partner of the US Equestrian Open. Frank & Eileen is a woman-owned, woman-led, B Corp-certified clothing brand renowned for reinventing the women’s button-up shirt using the finest European fabrics. Committed to sustainability, craftsmanship, and the idea that beautiful pieces should feel as good as they look,...

Six years ago, Clara and Annika Beck from Tionesta, Pa., weren’t shopping for a show pony. In fact, they were hoping to avoid noticing one, especially while life at home was anything but easy. Their story begins the day an unexpected need brought a Fjord into their world. “It’s not like we were looking for a project,” Annika said. Annika and Pancake competing at the 2026 USEF/World Wide Technology Pony Jumper National Championships (©US Equestrian) The pony, now...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the two individual jumping combinations selected to represent U.S. Jumping at the CSI-Y Aachen, hosted from August 21-23, 2026, during the FEI Jumping World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The athletes will be supported by Erin Keating, Director of Jumping Development Programs. The following combinations will represent U.S. Jumping at the 2026 CSI-Y Aachen, hosted during the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen, and are listed in...

The expanded 2026 World Wide Technology/USEF Pony Jumper National Championships supported by Youth Show Jumping Foundation, opens the door for young jumping athletes and their ponies to take on the challenge of a championship format. With newly revised eligibility guidelines making the championship more accessible, entries have skyrocketed. Last year’s championship saw a total of 141 combinations vie for the championship, while this year’s event will showcase more than 233 entries...

Lexington, Ky. — The 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling are set to take place August 4-9, 2026, at the Kentucky Horse Park in the horse capital of the world, Lexington, Ky., bringing together the country's top pony hunters, pony jumpers, and equitation athletes for one of the most anticipated weeks on the U.S. show calendar. With over 1,000 entries across all phases, including 249 combinations slated to compete in the expanded USEF/World Wide Technology Pony Jumper...