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US Equestrian Announces New Partnership with 3 Graces Dressage

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/3/2025 10:03:00 AM

Lexington, Ky – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with 3 Graces Dressage, welcoming them as an Official Sponsor of US Equestrian and the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. 3 Graces Dressage will also serve as an Official Sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix National Championship, and the 2026 USEF Annual Meeting. Located in the heart of Wellington, Florida, 3 Graces Dressage’s sleek European inspired facility is the home base for dressage rider, Rebecca...

The Role of the Equestrian Community: A Call to Unite as Guardians of the Horse and Horse Sport

by Bill Moroney & Sonja Keating | 5/27/2025 7:00:00 AM

Recent opinion pieces raise critical concerns and alarming allegations regarding the unethical treatment of horses in our sport. We unequivocally agree that we cannot tolerate mistreatment or doping of horses. Such actions are harmful to horses and bring our sport into disrepute. As a community, we are responsible for holding each other accountable to ensure the respectful treatment and proper care that horses deserve. USEF maintains sport integrity and horse welfare through regulations. We are...

USEF Board of Directors Continues to Prioritize Equine Welfare, Welcomes New Directors to the Board, and Highlights New Partnerships and Technologies

by Zack Ryle/US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/31/2025 1:00:00 PM

US Equestrian Chief Executive Officer Bill Moroney talks during the Board of Directors Meeting during the 2025 Annual Meeting. ©Zack Ryle/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Board of Directors met on Saturday, January 25, during the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting in Lexington, Ky. During the meeting, the Directors heard progress reports from the past year, presentations on new and improved technologies, and made several important decisions that further the US Equestrian...

US Equestrian Unveils New Strategic Plan Highlights During 2025 Annual Meeting

by Zack Ryle, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/27/2025 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – During the General Session of the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting, US Equestrian President Tom O’Mara and CEO Bill Moroney spoke to members and staff. A presentation by U.S. Para Dressage Team Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Michel Assouline highlighted the program's success in 2024 and the roadmap that contributed to the team’s performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Following the overall theme of “It’s All About the...

US Equestrian Federation Hosts 2024 National Breed and Discipline Affiliate Summit

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/9/2025 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, KY – On December 2 – 3, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) hosted the 2024 National Breed and Discipline Affiliate Summit to review and discuss opportunities to work more closely together to achieve mutual goals and better understand how USEF can be a partner to their success. Educational presentations and open dialogue focused on the importance of working collaboratively to grow and protect the respective organizations, horses, and the equestrian industry....

It’s All About the Horse: Speakers and Workshops Session Themes Announced for 2025 Annual Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/16/2024 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2025 USEF Annual Meeting returns to Lexington and will adopt an agenda that builds off the interactive format and strategic topic of social license and horse welfare, which became a major focus two years ago and continues to be at the forefront of our industry. Under the theme, It’s All About the Horse , we will bring in a well-known media expert to help with crisis communication challenges many of you may face, veterinarians to address the latest horse health...

US Equestrian Awards Equine Disaster Relief Grant to Assist Horses Affected by Hurricane Helene

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/9/2024 4:31:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene throughout the southeastern United States, US Equestrian is aiding work being done on the ground to help the ongoing recovery efforts. Through the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund, US Equestrian is providing financial assistance to support the efforts in helping the equine population impacted by the destruction from the hurricane. Fleet of Angels has been awarded a $25,000 grant to further support their work in...