Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the three athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Adequan ® U.S. Para Dressage Team at the CHI Al Shaqab CPEDI3*. The CPEDI3* will take place February 23, 24, and 25, 2023, at the Longines Outdoor Arena & Longines Indoor Arena at Al Shaqab in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar. The following combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Beatrice de Lavalette (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Sixth Sense , a 2010 Oldenburg gelding owned...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and U.S. Dressage U25 Teams at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA hosted in Wellington, Fla., from February 23-26, 2023. This will be the first team outing of the 2023 competition season for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team. The following combinations have been selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order....

Lexington, KY. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Dover Saddlery will continue its support of US Equestrian as an Official Partner and the title sponsor of the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final. Dover Saddlery has been the title sponsor of the prestigious final since 2017. Dover Saddlery offers a wide selection of apparel, tack, barn supplies and more for horses and riders. US Equestrian members benefit from Dover Saddlery’s partnership with a 10% discount in...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that leading equestrian training app Ridely will continue as an Official Partner of US Equestrian. Thanks to this partnership, which launched in 2021, US Equestrian members receive a 30% discount on Ridely PRO memberships. Ridely offers its users access to more than 400 training videos from top professionals in multiple equestrian disciplines along with a digital training journal to keep track of everything to do with your horse. You...

Dear U.S. Eventing Athletes, We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of USEF policies regarding FEI entries: If you intend to compete in a U.S. FEI competition, your entry must be submitted in the USEF FEI Entry Portal no later than 4 p.m. ET on the Definite Entry Date listed in the competition’s FEI Schedule. You are not considered to be entered in the competition until your entry is submitted in the USEF FEI Entry Portal . No new entries will be accepted in the USEF FEI...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Charles Owen, which will continue as the Official Helmet Supplier of US Equestrian and an Official Supplier of the U.S. Equestrian Teams. Charles Owen is a longtime leader in equestrian safety, and its helmets and body protectors are the choice of many athletes across disciplines. As an Official Supplier of US Equestrian Teams, Charles Owen will also provide its BodyBase TM Pro shirts and helmet covers...

Lexington, Ky. – Youth athletes in dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications for the 2023 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), which will take place in Traverse City, Mich., August 8-13. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian NAYC is open to jumping athletes FEI ages 12-21 and dressage athletes FEI ages 14-25. The Championships provide exciting opportunities for youth athletes to gain valuable team experience in an FEI competition environment and is considered an...

US Equestrian is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for 2023 licensed official development grants. USEF members who meet the eligibility requirements and have an active licensed official application may apply, whether they are interested in obtaining their first USEF license or seeking a promotion in their respective breed or discipline. Grants are intended to reduce financial barriers for USEF or U.S. Féderation Équestre Internationale officials to complete...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2023 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship . This program provides five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are committed to furthering their equestrian skills and knowledge while in college. ©Ashley Swift/US Equestrian Applicants must have a current competing or subscriber membership with US Equestrian and be a graduating high school senior preparing to enter...

James "Jimmy" C. Wofford (Chrissy Miller of Szemere Photography) James “Jimmy” C. Wofford had a profound influence on the shaping of equestrian sport as we know it today. He was a complete horseman, focused and skilled competitor, and a “teacher’s teacher” who will be remembered for his humor, charm, and wit. Wofford was born into an equestrian family on November 3, 1944, in Junction City, Kansas. His father, Col. John W. Wofford, competed for the U.S. Jumping Team...