Lexington, Ky . – The dressage phase of the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian™ concluded on Friday, April 24 with Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake finishing as the highest-placed U.S. combination to be the overnight leaders in the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship. The duo is currently in fourth place overall on a dressage score of 26.6. Tamie Smith and Danito maintain their lead in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, atop the...

Fort Worth, Texas – Kent Farrington and Greya wowed the crowd in Dickies Arena tonight in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final Round II showcasing their incredible form and consistency, adding another podium-topping performance to their resume as a combination. The pair bested a seven-horse jump off, crossing through the timers as the last combination to go in the second round and stopping the clock in 34.36 seconds. Eiken Sato (JPN) and Chadellano JRA took second place, while Kevin...

Lexington, Ky. - The U.S. Para Dressage Team concluded competition this weekend at the TerraNova CPEDI3* with a victory and strong performances across all team combinations. The team, led by U.S. Para Dressage Team Leader Laureen Johnson, was composed of Rebecca Hart and Liberation, Kate Shoemaker and Ghandi, Roxanne Trunnell and Furstenson MR, and Marie Vonderheyden and Fan Tastico H. ©Jessica Buehler Photography “I was extremely pleased with how well all the athletes rode,”...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the TerraNova CPEDI3*. The CPEDI3* will take place April 1-4, 2026, at the TerraNova Equestrian Center in Myakka City, Fla. The following combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) and Liberation (Libertad FRH x White Rose), a 2016 Hanoverian gelding owned by Rowan O’Riley and cared for by Kjersten Elliot...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the five recipients of the 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships . The scholarships are awarded each year to incoming first-year college students to support their continuing involvement in horse sports. Meet the 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship Recipients Annie Kimball Milton, Ga. Annie Kimball has been riding and competing in the hunter and equitation arenas since she was very young. An all-around horsewoman,...

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...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2025 Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year nominees. The International and National Horses of the Year will be announced at the 2025 SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 17, and the International and National Equestrians of the Year will be announced at the 2025 Pegasus Awards Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 14, at the 2026 US Equestrian Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky. Horses of Honor and Equestrians of...

Thermal, Calif. – Ben Ebeling (USA) and Bellena stole the show in the inaugural US Equestrian Open Dressage Final, hoisting the impressive trophy to conclude the first year of the finals across the three Olympic disciplines. The partnership earned a personal best score of 79.903% for their freestyle composition to a mix of iconic female pop artists to stand firmly atop the podium. Felicitas Hendricks (GER) and Drombusch OLD took second place on a final score of 78.260%, while Anna Marek...

Kansas City, Mo. – With two nearly perfect patterns and dazzling rail work, Finley Wood and Seven Oaks Heir Show secured the 2025 USEF Saddle Seat Medal National Final champion title. Under the direction of trainer Shelley Fisher, Wood added the medal to her impressive resume in the sport of saddle seat equitation. Finley Wood and Seven Oaks Heir Show. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Wood (Columbus, Ohio) and “Lily,” her 2012 American Saddlebred mare (Undulata’s Heir...

Thermal, Calif. – US Equestrian Open Dressage Series winner, Anna Marek, rode Fayvel to the top of the FEI Grand Prix CDI5* ahead of the highly anticipated FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI5* tomorrow, which will crown the inaugural US Equestrian Open Dressage Final champion. The partnership topped the standings with a score of 70.804%, followed by fellow American, Ben Ebeling aboard Bellena who earned a 70.522%. Felicitas Hendricks (GER) and Drombusch OLD rounded out the podium on a 70.500%,...