Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK – Six U.S. combinations tackled one of the sport’s most prestigious tracks this weekend at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials CCI5*-L, with Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake leading the American effort. Competing at Burghley for the first time, the duo delivered a standout performance to finish third overall, earning honors as both the highest-placed U.S. combination and highest-placed Burghley first-timers. ©Libby Law Photography Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa....

Munich, Germany – The Defender U.S. Driving Team wrapped up a full weekend of competition on Sunday, September 6, at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses , closing out the championship with the cones phase at München-Riem. The team finished 10th overall amongst a competitive field of horses and drivers from 18 countries. Andrew Marcoux and Loretta (©Melanie Guillamont) “The weather was lovely, the organization responsive, and the American drivers in...

Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK - Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) and HSH Blake , a 2015 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Tolan R x Kannan) owned by Mollie Hoff, Sherrie Martin, Caroline and Deniz Pamukcu, and cared for by Chloe Teahan, secure a third place finish at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials CCI5*-L on a final score of 44.0. Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Very Dignified , a 2015 Irish Sport Horse mare (Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet x Ricardo Z) owned by Jerome Broussard, Gloria Callen, and...

The United States Eventing Association and US Equestrian Federation are pleased to announce a status change to USEF Endorsed levels of competition which is designed to make the sport more financially accessible for new participants. Beginning in the 2027 competition year, current Endorsed levels (Beginner Novice through Training) will become USEF Lite levels and now include Starter, whether they are held on their own or within a Regular licensed event (Modified and above). USEF Lite eventing...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup Spruce Meadows CSIO5* hosted as part of the ‘Masters Tournament’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The competition will take place from September 9-13, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event. The following athletes have been selected to...

Munich, Germany – The Defender U.S. Driving Team is ready to begin competition at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses after all three horses representing the U.S. passed the first horse inspection today in Munich, Germany. The inspection, held ahead of the start of competition, confirmed that each horse is fit and ready to compete at the Olympia-Reitanlage München-Riem from September 1-6, 2026. The championship, recognized as the sport's ultimate title for...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting bids to host the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East and West (JHNC) for 2028-2030. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Competition managers will be notified of bid selection by December 1, 2026. Competition at each of the two championships includes 3’3” and 3’6” heights contested over three phases: classic round, under saddle, and handy hunter. The...

The US Equestrian Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for an independent director seat on the USEF board, which will run for four years, from January 2027 through January 2031. Email your nomination for this board seat to [email protected]. Nominations will be accepted until September 30 at midnight. Nominees will be contacted and asked to submit an expression of interest packet no later than October 7, which provides the committee with information about the nominee’s...

Beginning September 1, 2026, Karen Homer-Brown will serve as US Equestrian’s Affiliate & Member Relations/Engagement Liaison. In this new role, she will serve as a trusted, knowledgeable resource for members, affiliates, and equestrian leaders across the country while helping information flow between the field and USEF. ©Ashley Swift/US Equestrian Strong affiliate relationships and meaningful engagement with our diverse membership are priorities for USEF. To advance those...

Wayne, Ill. – The final day of the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions got off to a wet start with rain in Wayne, Ill. but the competition at the HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center could not be dampened. Four new national champions were crowned across both arenas, including the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final 14-18, the Markel/USEF 6- and 7-Year-Old Dressage National Championships, as well as the Aspen Leaf Farm/USEF Children Dressage National Championship. USEF Dressage Seat Medal...