Lexington, Ky. – The stage is set for the 2021 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms in Lexington, Ky. From August 10-15, over 650 ponies from across the country will compete with their youth riders in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. Catch all the action live on the USEF Network , brought to you by Honor Hill Farms , for wall-to-wall coverage of the competition from Rolex Stadium and Claiborne Ring. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography Competition for the USEF Hunter Pony...

Schildau, Germany – U.S. driver Tracy Bowman (Martinez, Calif.) and her Welsh Pony gelding, Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars, had a golden week in Schildau, Germany at the 2021 FEI Para Driving World Championship. The pair had three exceptional phases to win the championship title for Grade I at the conclusion of competition on Aug. 8. Tracy Bowman and Albrecht's Hoeve's Lars. ©Jürgen Sendel/ Pictureblind.de Bowman and “Lars” started off strong, landing in...

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Jumping Team earned the silver medal after an intense jump-off battle with Sweden in the Jumping Team Final to conclude equestrian competition at Tokyo 2020. The team of Laura Kraut and Baloutinue, Jessica Springsteen and Don Juan van de Donkhoeve, and McLain Ward and Contagious put the pressure on the Swedish team, showcasing the best of the sport under the lights in Tokyo. The Swedish topped the podium, with the Belgian team finishing with the bronze. US...

Tokyo, Japan - The U.S. Jumping Olympic Team has earned a Silver Medal in Team Competition at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 . Full release to follow.

Lexington, Ky. – The FEI North American Youth Championships will take place August 10-15, 2021, at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, Mich. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by August 9, 2021. The FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) consists of the Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA and the FEI North American Youth Championships...

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Jumping Team has qualified for the Jumping Team Final to be held on Saturday, August 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. JST/ 6:00 a.m. EDT at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan. The team finished the Team Qualifier competition in fifth place, earning their spot in tomorrow night’s final, with the top ten teams advancing.They will begin tomorrow night on a clean-slate score of zero, as the scores from this evening's qualifier do not carry over to the team final. Laura...

Schildau, Germany – The FEI Para Driving World Championship kicked off on Thursday, Aug. 5 in Schildau, Germany, with athletes representing eight nations across two grades of single horse combined driving competition. Tracy Bowman and Albrecht's Hoeve's Lars. ©Jürgen Sendel, www.facebook.com/juergen.sendel U.S. driver Tracy Bowman (Martinez, Calif.) is the sole competitor at this year’s championship from outside of Europe. She is competing in the Grade I with her...

Tokyo, Japan - All four combinations of the U.S. Jumping Team passed the Second Horse Inspection at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, as they prepare for the Jumping Team Qualifier tomorrow night under the lights, beginning at 7:00 p.m. JST/6:00 a.m. EDT. US Equestrian Tomorrow's team competition will see Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) and Baloutinue lead-off as the pathfinding combination for the team, while Jessica Springsteen (Colts Neck, N.J.) and Don Juan van de Donkhoeve will go...

Four Live MAAPP Trainings in August The U.S. Center for SafeSport continues to offer free tailored trainings for parents, coaches, athletes, and other stakeholder groups on elements newly introduced in the 2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP). See the MAAPP Training Calendar for dates updated throughout 2021. REGISTER FOR TRAINING New Video Series: Understanding Response & Resolution A new series of six videos illustrates Center processes for responding to and resolving...

A mixture of new state laws and NCAA interim rule changes went into effect July 1, 2021 that provide student athletes with opportunities to be compensated for use of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). As a result, US Equestrian has provided NIL guidance for NCAA equestrian athletes to ensure they remain compliant with both the new NCAA rules as well as USEF rules. Additionally, a Presidential Modification was issued to GR1306 to allow NCAA collegiate athletes to retain their USEF...