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2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ Set to Begin at the Kentucky Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/22/2026 7:16:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (K3DE) is set to begin following the conclusion of the first horse inspection with the first day of dressage starting tomorrow, April 23. The field of 29 horse-and-athlete combinations representing five countries will compete in this year’s CCI5*-L. The competition will play host to the 2026 Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™ . The highest placed U.S. combination in the...

Reminder: 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships Application Deadlines Approaching

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/29/2026 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The deadline for application submissions to compete at 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), to be held in Traverse City, Mich., July 27 – August 2, is quickly approaching. Youth athletes competing in the disciplines of dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications before the end of this year’s qualification period to be eligible to compete at the 2026 championship. Dressage For athletes who plan to compete in the 2026 FEI North...

US Equestrian and Ariat International Launch New Team Collection with Renewed Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/25/2026 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to continue our longstanding partnership with Ariat International , as the Official Equestrian Apparel of US Equestrian and the US Equestrian Teams and Official Equestrian Performance Footwear of US Equestrian. As part of the renewed commitment, Ariat® released the new US Equestrian Team Collection to be worn by athletes and support staff as they represent the United States internationally across the FEI disciplines. Ariat has been a trusted...

A Golden Weekend for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and the U.S. CDIOU25 Team at the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/22/2026 4:06:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – From the opening notes of Thursday's Grand Prix, to the final salute of the Grand Prix Special on Saturday, the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* and CDIOU25 at the Adequan®? Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., belonged to the United States — with The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and the U.S. CDIOU25 Team earning a haul of team gold medals and individual podium finishes. FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO3* Ashley Holzer and Hawtins...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Set for Start of 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/18/2026 5:02:00 PM

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team (From L to R): Ashley Holzer, Meaghan Davis, Christine Traurig, Jordan LaPlaca, and Anna Marek. (©Emma Claire Collective) Wellington, Fla. - The horse inspection for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* set the scene for an exciting week of competition at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from March 18-22, 2026, which will feature teams from three countries — the U.S., Canada, and Germany. The Dutta Corp. U.S....

US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected to U.S. Para Dressage Team for Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/5/2026 3:16:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* in Wellington, Fla., from March 5-8, 2026. The team will be led by U.S. Para Dressage Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team and are listed in...

U.S. Para Dressage Team Delivers Standout Performances at Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/9/2026 2:28:00 PM

Grades II, III, V, and VI athletes including U.S. Para Dressage Team members Fiona Howard (center) and Kate Shoemaker (fifth from right) (©Centre Line Media) Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team delivered an impressive weekend at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3*, highlighted by record-breaking performances, a personal best score, and multiple podium finishes from U.S. combinations. “Three world records from Fiona Howard and a personal best from Marie...

US Equestrian Announces Substitution for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/13/2026 2:06:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Following the withdrawal of Ben Ebeling and Bellena and Kevin Kohmann and Duenensee from next week's FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*, US Equestrian has announced that Ashley Holzer and Hawtins San Floriana, as well as Anna Marek and Fayvel will join the team to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from March 18–21, 2026. The updated combinations representing the Dutta Corp. U.S....

US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/10/2026 12:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* during the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from March 18-22, 2026. This will be the first team outing of the 2026 competition season for the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team who will be led by Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig and Team Leader Laura Roberts. The following combinations will...

US Equestrian Announces Continued Collaboration with Discover Dressage for 2026 National Events and Programming

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/18/2026 12:56:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with Discover Dressage . As part of this continuation, Discover Dressage will remain the Official Partner of USEF Youth Dressage Programming, Official Sponsor of U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, and Official Sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix National Championship. New to 2026, Discover Dressage will expand its impact as a sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix Championship , which will now be hosted...