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Upcoming U.S. Vaulting Licensed Official Grant Deadline on June 1, 2026

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/28/2026 1:20:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is reminding the U.S. Vaulting community that the deadline to apply for the Licensed Official Grant is June 1, 2026 . This is an important opportunity for vaulting official applicants and current officials seeking a promotion to receive financial support as they work toward meeting their application requirements. What Is the Licensed Official Grant? The USEF Licensed Official Grant is designed to reduce financial barriers for USEF and U.S. FEI Vaulting...

Competition Timetable Set for Equestrian Events at 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games

by FEI Press Release | 5/28/2026 12:18:00 PM

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...

US Equestrian Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Icon Global and Amasé as Title Sponsors of U.S. Jumping Teams

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/27/2026 5:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with renowned real estate firm Icon Global, and partner brand, Amasé, who will now join the US Equestrian commercial partnership portfolio as title sponsors of the U.S. Jumping Teams at both the senior team and developing team levels. Icon Global stands as one of the world’s most exclusive real estate agencies, focusing on the valuation and preservation of prestigious mass-land properties,...

US Equestrian Reminds Combined Driving Community of Upcoming June 1 Application Deadlines

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/26/2026 12:37:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds eligible combined driving community that applications for three programs are due Sunday, June 1, 2026. The Developing Program Applications, FEI World Championships Applications of Intent for Four-in-Hand Horses and Single Horses, and Emerging Clinic Grant Applications are all due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 1 . Developing Program Applications Athletes committed to long-term goals in combined driving at the Preliminary level and above are encouraged to...

US Equestrian Announces Vaulting Athletes for 2026 FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/21/2026 10:37:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the vaulting athletes who will represent the U.S. at the FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final, set to take place in Opglabbeek, Belgium, from May 28-30, 2026. The following athletes have qualified to represent the U.S. at the FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final and are listed in alphabetical order: Individual Male Jace Brooks (Eagle Mountain, Utah) and Oslo VD Bisschop , a 2014 Belgian Warmblood gelding (Joop III 4 x Ilonga VD Bisschop),...

An Exclusive Conversation with U.S. Dressage Chef d'Equipe Christine Traurig on the 2026 FEI World Championship Short List and Road to Aachen

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/20/2026 11:01:00 AM

U.S. Dressage Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor, Christine Traurig (© Shannon Brinkman) With the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships less than three months away, US Equestrian has named its short list of horse-and-rider combinations vying for a spot on The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team heading to Aachen, Germany. Eight combinations representing a meld of seasoned championship veterans and exciting newcomers to the international stage have been selected to continue their pursuit of...

Deadline for 2027 FEI Endurance Calendar Applications is June 1, 2026

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/20/2026 10:07:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to remind endurance competition organizers that the 2027 FEI Endurance Calendar application deadline is approaching. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2026 , and should be submitted online through the USEF Competition Dashboard . Applications received after June 1 but before July 1, 2026, may be considered depending on the availability of the USEF Endurance Sport Committee and staff to ensure the application can be submitted to the FEI by the...

Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 Crowned Winners of 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/17/2026 5:59:00 AM

Ocala, Fla. – Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 were crowned national champions under the lights at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Saturday, May 17, 2026, after finishing atop the overall leaderboard of the US Equestrian (USEF) Grand Prix Dressage National Championship following three days of competition. The pair concluded their week with a score of 76.055% in the Grand Prix Freestyle to secure their title on a final combined championship score of 71.082%. Ashley...

Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 Rise to Top in USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship with 70.042% in Grand Prix Special Test

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/15/2026 5:52:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 showcased their potential again this week, topping the FEI Grand Prix Special Test on Friday, May 15, 2026, as part of the USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship, earning a 70.042% from the judging panel. Christian Simonson and Fleau de Baian took second with a score of 69.808%. Jodie Kelly-Baxley and Grayton Beach finished in third place overall with a 69.234%. The USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship will conclude...

US Equestrian Announces Combinations for USEF Eventing European Developing Tour and Defender U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Bicton CCIO4*-NC-S

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/14/2026 12:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team as part of the USEF Eventing European Development Tour, which will feature the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Bicton CCIO4*-NC-S, hosted in Devon, England, from May 27-31, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law. The 2026 USEF Eventing European Development Tour is supported by the USET Foundation, Karen E. Stives Endowment Grant, which aims to support...