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Deadline Reminder for 2025 FEI Driving World Championship Applications

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/4/2025 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky.- The applications for the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for para, pair horses, and combined ponies are open. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses will be held in Beekbergen, NED., from August 20-24. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies will be held from September 17-21, in Le Pin aw Haras, FRA. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Para will be held September...

U.S. Jumping Team Takes Victory on Home Soil in FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/1/2025 10:52:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. Jumping Team finished celebrating atop the podium at the first team event in the U.S. this season, completing the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4* on a team total of five faults for the win. The Irish took second on a two-round total of 12 faults, followed by the Belgium in third on 17. The team earned the program’s tenth victory in the Wellington edition of the Nations Cup for the U.S. and was led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team...

Applications Now Open for 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/28/2025 8:00:00 AM

The U.S. U25 Dressage athletes atop the podium at the 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), to be held in Traverse City, Mich., July 29 – August 3. Youth athletes in dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications before the end of this year’s qualification period. NAYC is open to jumping...

Competition Biosecurity Reminder

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/27/2025 10:20:00 AM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) prioritizes the safety and well-being of horses that compete in USEF competitions. In support of this effort, USEF has established biosecurity resources and protocols to assist our members, including competition organizers (click here to access). Competition organizers are required to create their own protocols, including an equine isolation plan for competitions that have onsite stabling, to address potential virus outbreaks at USEF licensed...

Horseware to Continue as Official Awards Blanket of US Equestrian and U.S. National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/24/2025 3:49:00 PM

©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Horseware Products, Ltd., as the Official Awards Blanket of US Equestrian and US National Championships. Horseware Products, Ltd. is also an Official Prize Sponsor of select US Equestrian Championships. Horseware has been a longstanding partner of US Equestrian for more than 10 years, providing high-quality blankets and prizes for some of US Equestrian’s most popular and...

US Equestrian Announces a Renewed Partnership with Custom Show Coat Designer Charles Ancona

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/24/2025 3:38:00 PM

© Mackenzie Clark 2023 Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Charles Ancona, the Official Tailcoat, Pinque Coast, Team and Show Coat Designer and Supplier of U.S. Equestrian Teams. Charles Anonca will remain a presenting sponsor of the US Pony Finals Regular Pony Hunter Large Division National Championship to take place August 5-10, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. USEF Pony Finals is the most prestigious and celebrated event of its kind in the United...

US Equestrian Announces Partnership with EquiTrace

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/24/2025 3:27:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with EquiTrace , a leading provider of tech solutions for the horse industry, as the Official Verified Horse Health Record Provider of US Equestrian. This partnership has led to the development and creation of an EquiTrace® EventPass that will enhance the verification and tracking of horse health documents in the show world. EventPass will allow US Equestrian members the opportunity to manage the health documents and...

US Equestrian Now Accepting Applications for USEF Eventing Development Coach Position

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/24/2025 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the USEF Eventing Development Coach position. Leslie Law has overseen the USEF Eventing Development program for the past decade and will now transition into the role of U.S. Eventing Team Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager. The USEF Eventing Development Coach will work closely with Law and Karyn Shuter, the newly appointed High Performance Advisor, on the overall Eventing Pathway Program strategy, determining...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/24/2025 9:41:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4* hosted at Wellington International in Wellington, Fla., from February 25-March 2, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes will represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Carly Anthony (Wellington, Fla.) Natalie Dean (Wellington, Fla....

Ella Fruchterman and Hannah Montana W Find Success in CDIU25 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/23/2025 1:04:00 PM

Ella Fruchterman and Hannah Montana W alongside judge Henning Lehrmann (GER) (© Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Wellington, Fla. - The action from the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla. wrapped up on Sunday with the CDIU25 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. The class featured three U.S. combinations in Josh Albrecht and Goldenboy Vinckenburgh, Sophia Schults and Conocido HGF, and Ella Fruchterman and Hannah Montana W. Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig, who filled in for...