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Nationwide Clinics Continue to Advance U.S. Dressage Talent Through USEF Dressage Pathway Programs

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

Lexington, Ky. - The 2025 USEF Dressage Training Series came to a conclusion in October of this year, delivering comprehensive educational opportunities for dressage athletes of all levels across both coasts. Building on the success of the 2024 Pathway Program sessions, this year’s series featured expanded participation, new learning components, and deeper engagement with top professionals across all facets of the sport. This year, U.S. dressage athletes competing at all levels of the...

US Equestrian Recognizes 2025 Team Horse Owners Across FEI Disciplines

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/19/2025 11:46:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian proudly extends our gratitude to the following horse owners for their continued dedication and support of the U.S. Equestrian Teams during the 2025 competition season. Their commitment helped fuel a successful year for U.S. combinations, who competed in 45 team events and achieved 18 team podium finishes across the disciplines, both domestically and internationally. DRESSAGE Wellington CDIO3* Diamante Farms – Vamos Diamante Farms – Giulietta...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to 2026 USEF High Performance Eventing Program Participants

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/4/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the 2026 USEF Eventing Pathway Programs. Eventing Elite Program: The following athlete-and-horse combinations have achieved the criteria for the Eventing Elite Program and are listed in alphabetical order. Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Off The Record , a 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding (VDL Arkansas x Dumagoldan Bay) owned by the Off The Record Syndicate Sydney Elliott (Bossier City, La.) and QC Diamantaire , a 2010...

2025 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals to Take Place This Week at the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/14/2025 12:00:00 PM

Kansas City, Mo. - The competition season for saddle seat equitation athletes comes to its exciting conclusion each year at the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show in Kansas City. The historic show hosts the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals for both adult amateur and junior riders. The adult amateur final takes place on Friday, Nov. 14, as the final class of the morning session. All riders will complete railwork as a group followed by individual patterns, after which the champion...

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....

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...

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...

Eleanor Rudnicki Secures Top Honors in 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals-East Championship Aboard Qwantreau

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/6/2025 10:16:00 AM

Gladstone, N.J. - The 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East concluded on Sunday at Hamilton Farms, home of the USET Foundation Headquarters, crowning Eleanor Rudnicki (Conroe, Texas) and Qwantreau champions after completion of the Phases III and IV. ©Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian The final day of competition aimed to test each combination’s ability to navigate a jumper-style course while demonstrating the fundamental precision and technique...

Coleman and Off The Record Maintain Lead Following Cross-Country Phase of US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 8:26:00 AM

Leesburg, Va. - It was an influential day of cross country at the 2025 US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L, hosted at Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Va. 29 horse-and-rider combinations took to the challenging track designed by Derek di Grazia (USA). Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Off The Record finished the 5,778-meter-long course just under the 10:09-minute optimum time, crossing through the timers in 10:04 minutes to maintain their lead and remain on their...

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...