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US Equestrian Announces the 2025 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship Recipients

by US Equestrian Communications | 1/21/2026 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the five recipients of the 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships . The scholarships are awarded each year to incoming first-year college students to support their continuing involvement in horse sports. Meet the 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship Recipients Annie Kimball Milton, Ga. Annie Kimball has been riding and competing in the hunter and equitation arenas since she was very young. An all-around horsewoman,...

US Equestrian Announces Renewed Partnership with Zen Elite Equestrian Center

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/12/2026 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with Zen Elite Equestrian Center as the Official Sponsor of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions and the 2026 USEF Annual Meeting. Zen Elite Equestrian Center also renewed their commitment as the presenting partner of the USEF Dressage Training Series – East Coast. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series East Coast presented by Zen Elite Equestrian Center provided...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected for 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series East and West Coast

12/15/2025 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to participate in the 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series. The East Coast clinic, presented by Zen Elite Equestrian Center, will be held at the Wellington International home of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from January 2-4, 2026. The West Coast clinic will take place at the HITS Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, Calif., from February 19-22, 2026. The Dressage Training Series is designed to...

Ivy Bonds Wins the 2025 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – East at Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/23/2025 4:00:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. – Top junior equitation athletes took to the Keystone Arena at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show last Sunday to vie for champion honors in the 2025 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – East. This unique medal final is based on the format used in NCEA varsity competition and challenges riders to demonstrate their skill over a 3’3” equitation course and an under-saddle phase. The top four are brought back for the bracket phase in which they switch...

Meet the Athletes Behind the USEF Youth Advisory Group

by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/21/2025 9:03:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Established in late 2023, the USEF Youth Advisory Group was created to give a voice to the younger members of the equestrian community. This platform brings together youth athletes from across breeds and disciplines to discuss meaningful topics impacting and shaping their respective sports. Through regular meetings, group members develop leadership skills, strengthen teamwork, and gain a deeper understanding of governance processes. The Youth Advisory Group is supported by...

Olivia Sweetnam and Efendi Secure 2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final Championship Title

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 10:04:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - Junior weekend at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show concluded on Sunday with one of the most anticipated events of the year - the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final. A total of 157 athlete-and-horse combinations took to the Harrisburg Coliseum to contest the national championship, showcasing the highest level of equitation over a technical 3’6” course designed by Alan Lohman. ©Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian After two challenging rounds and a...

Clara Propp and Mistral van de Vogelzang Win Individual Gold in 2025 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 11:40:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. - The energy in the Harrisburg Coliseum reached its peak Saturday evening as 20 athlete-and-horse combinations returned to contest the third and final phase of the 2025 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships, crowning the individual winner. After three days of strong competition, Clara Propp (New York, N.Y.) and Mistral van de Vogelzang emerged victorious, jumping double clear to end the weekend of competition on a cumulative score of 4.8 to earn the gold medal....

Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final Set to Begin at Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 6:00:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. - Over 150 athletes are set to enter the Harrisburg Coliseum Sunday to contest the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final. This prestigious equitation national championship features two rounds over a course set to 3’6” in height, and is judged based on the style, position, and effectiveness of the rider. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Following round two, the judges must ask at least the top four entries to return for additional testing to determine the...

Carsyn Korotkin and Indigo van de MuggenHoek Ready to Take on the 2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final

by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 6:00:00 AM

A year ago, Carsyn Korotkin made her mark at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show by claiming the Small Pony Hunter Championship title. This fall, she’s returning to the historic arena with a new partner and a new goal, taking on the 2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals aboard Indigo van de MuggenHoek. ©Photo provided by Carsyn Korotkin Korotkin and Indy, as he’s affectionately known, began their partnership just six months ago. Despite their short time together,...

A Legacy of Leadership: Kim Land and Her Lifelong Commitment to the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/11/2025 2:58:00 PM

The Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships are a highlight for youth jumping athletes and is one of the most anticipated annual events on the U.S. Jumping Pathway. Kim Land has been a central figure at the championships since first competing in the event herself in 1981 and 1982, representing Zone 4 in the Prix des States Team Championship. During her first appearance as an athlete, Land and her teammates, including her future husband, secured Zone 4’s first ever gold...

Zone 4 Captures Prix des States Victory at 2025 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/11/2025 2:45:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - Friday evening's competition brought excitement to the Pennsylvania National Horse Show as six teams representing their USHJA zones went head-to-head in the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper Prix des States Team Championship. Athletes representing their zone team competed for top honors in this highlight event of the weekend. ©Isabelle Whiteside and Christine Rivet/US Equestrian This year’s championship course was designed by Oscar Soberon (USA) and featured a...

Meet Monster: A Chill Guy with a Decorated Past, Teaching the Future of Eventing

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/7/2025 9:41:00 AM

When 16-year-old Lola Lonesky talks about her horse, Cooley Quicksilver, better known as “Monster,” a 2011 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Womanizer x Creggan Diamond), her whole face lights up. “He makes me the happiest person ever,” she says with a blush. “He has such a fun personality. He’s so intelligent that he asks you multiple questions just to make sure you are prepared for the test or course, and that you know what you’re talking about when...