Talent Search East

Gladstone, N.J. - The 2026 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East concluded on Sunday, October 4, at the USET Headquarters, with JJ Torano and Oak Grove’s Carlyle claiming the championship title and prestigious French Leave Trophy. Athletes returned Sunday morning following the first two phases, which featured flat work and gymnastics tests, for Phase III, and a newly formatted Phase IV, both designed to test precision, effectiveness, and adherence to the...

Gladstone, N.J. - The first day competition of the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East saw the nation’s top youth talent compete in a combined Phase I and Phase II format. The Finals are hosted at the historic USET Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, N.J., from October 2-4, 2026. Adriana Forte (Water Mill, N.Y.) and Commander Bond, a 2016 Holsteiner stallion (Corrado I x Valencia IX) owned by ESI Show Jumpers, emerged as the day one leaders after...

Gladstone, N.J. - The stage is set for the 2026 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East, held at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. from October 2-5. Thirty-five athletes from across the country will contest the championship title over two days of competition, with Phase I (flatwork) and Phase II (gymnastics) hosted on Saturday, and Phases III and IV, the final jumping phases, on Sunday. Eleanor Rudnicki, 2025 East Coast Winner |...

Charlie Brown is a loveable and deeply determined main character who first appeared in the newspaper during the 1950s in a comic strip titled, “Peanuts.” The 8-year-old boy became known for his endless adventures with friends Woodstock and Snoopy, and eventually inspired a television series, “The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show” and many tv specials. The name Charlie Brown is familiar to millions of Americans, but in the equestrian world, it belongs to a different kind of...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced several important updates to the qualification criteria, dates, and competition format for the upcoming Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals. These changes are designed to further test athletes' ability to ride a jumper style course effectively while maintaining the classic American forward style of riding. Eleanor Rudnicki and Qwantreau, winners of the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals - East...

Gladstone, N.J. - The 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East concluded on Sunday at Hamilton Farms, home of the USET Foundation Headquarters, crowning Eleanor Rudnicki (Conroe, Texas) and Qwantreau champions after completion of the Phases III and IV. ©Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian The final day of competition aimed to test each combination’s ability to navigate a jumper-style course while demonstrating the fundamental precision and technique...

Gladstone, N.J. - The 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East began today with strong performances through Phase I and II of competition. A total of 37 combinations contested Phases I and II, hosted at the historic Hamilton Farms, home of the USET Foundation. After a competitive first day, Eleanor Rudnicki (Conroe, Texas) and Qwantreau head into tomorrow’s final at the top of the leaderboard after earning a combined score of 239 at the conclusion of both phases....

With his powerful jump and easygoing personality, Ike (Spartacus x Twister) is a horse who stands out in any ring. Known around the barn as a “sleepyhead,” the black gelding joined Amy Krebs’ family in September of 2023 and quickly became a barn favorite. After several successful years competing in the jumpers, Ike is now preparing to make his official career change this fall to better suit his naturally calm temperament and flexibility. Krebs noted that both she and Ike seem...

Gladstone, N.J. - 37 of the nation’s top young equestrians are set to compete this weekend at the prestigious 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East, held at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. from October 3-5. This year’s format will follow a condensed two-day competition schedule, with flatwork and gymnastics hosted on Saturday, and the final jumping phases on Sunday. Taylor Cawley and Oki D'Eclipse, 2024 Platinum...

(©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals . This year’s Finals will feature new format adjustments, including the addition of a horse inspection and an updated approach to the flat and gymnastics phases. Talent Search Finals – East will take place October 3-5, 2025, at USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. Serving as judges for the Finals...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continuation of a longstanding partnership with Platinum Performance , a leader in equine nutrition. As part of this renewed collaboration, Platinum Performance will remain the Official Equine Sports Nutritional Supplement Sponsor of US Equestrian and the Title Sponsor of the USEF Talent Search Show Jumping Program and Finals. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Program plays a...