Para-Equestrian

Lausanne, SUI. – With just over two years to go until the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games (LA28), the Organizing Committee has unveiled the official competition timetable. Para Dressage, the equestrian discipline on the Paralympic programme, will take place from August 16-21, 2028 across six days of competition. The Timetable The timetable for the equestrian competitions at the LA28 Paralympic Games is available here . It has been carefully developed with the climatic conditions in mind...

Grades II, III, V, and VI athletes including U.S. Para Dressage Team members Fiona Howard (center) and Kate Shoemaker (fifth from right) (©Centre Line Media) Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team delivered an impressive weekend at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3*, highlighted by record-breaking performances, a personal best score, and multiple podium finishes from U.S. combinations. “Three world records from Fiona Howard and a personal best from Marie...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* in Wellington, Fla., from March 5-8, 2026. The team will be led by U.S. Para Dressage Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team and are listed in...

Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team delivered a strong and consistent performance at the 2026 Wellington CPEDI3*, hosted at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Fla. With combinations competing across four grades, the weekend was highlighted by a personal best performance and creative freestyle rides to close out the competition. The team finished on a final total of 433.255, with scores trending above 70% throughout the weekend. The team was led by Chef...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival III CPEDI3* in Wellington, Fla., from January 21-25, 2026. The team will be led by U.S. Para Dressage Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team and are listed in...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian proudly extends our gratitude to the following horse owners for their continued dedication and support of the U.S. Equestrian Teams during the 2025 competition season. Their commitment helped fuel a successful year for U.S. combinations, who competed in 45 team events and achieved 18 team podium finishes across the disciplines, both domestically and internationally. DRESSAGE Wellington CDIO3* Diamante Farms – Vamos Diamante Farms – Giulietta...

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games announced the launch of the LA28 Volunteer Program presented by Delta Air Lines. This is a great avenue for members to get involved with a home Olympic and Paralympic games! As volunteer events become available in the LA region, registered volunteers will receive email invitations to sign up for specific events based on their location and interests. THE PROCESS : Registration is open now for community volunteering. Submit the form, and you’ll be...

Mill Spring, N.C. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team capped off another successful competition, earning a win and important experience at the FEI level. The team comprised a range of experience levels in both the athletes and horses, providing an excellent opportunity for the U.S. Para Dressage program to build on its strengths and bolster the pipeline heading into a world championship year. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the 2025 Tryon Fall Dressage III CPEDI3*. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michael Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The following combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Sydney Collier (Ann Arbor, Mich.) and Bell Bottoms (Benetton Dream x Issandra) a 2014 Oldenburg mare owned by Going For Gold LLC, Devon Kane, and...

Wayne, Ill. – Day two of the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions saw the Intermediaire I combinations return to the Grand Prix Arena for their FEI Intermediate I tests. The Adequan ® /USEF Para Dressage National Championship continued with entries in the Para Intermediaire and Para Grand Prix completing Test B. Jojoba de Massa and Sabine Schut-Kery. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship Jojoba de Massa, a 2014 Portuguese Sport Horse...

Wayne, Ill. – The 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions got underway Monday with the first tests for entries in the Intermediaire I and Adequan/USEF U.S. Para Dressage National Championships. All entries in the three divisions passed the inspection on Sunday afternoon after being presented to the veterinary panel in the Grand Prix Arena at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. Jojoba de Massa and Sabine Schut-Kery. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian USEF Intermediaire I Dressage...

©Krisztina Horváth/Hoefnet.com Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has published the athlete selection memo for the 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses applicants. The 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses Championship location and date are to be confirmed by the FEI. The preliminary information is provided to assist athletes with competition planning and is subject to change. The selection information is based upon the recommendations of the...