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Updates to Annex A, a supplement to the USEF Dressage Rules, Now Available to Review

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/7/2026 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian requests that members review Annex A , a supplement to the USEF Dressage Rules, which reflects updates effective as of the May publication. Annex A is available on the USEF website in the Dressage Rules & Equipment section under Forms and Publications. Key updates to Annex A include: Certain bits, saddlery, and equipment previously not permitted are now allowed at USEF/USDF Dressage competitions; all changes or additions are highlighted in yellow....

Will Coleman and Diabolo Victorious in 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/26/2026 7:58:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Diabolo championed a historic day at the Kentucky Horse Park, topping the leaderboard of the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian. Today marked the second time in just three years a U.S. combination has won the event after a previous 15-year drought of a home winner. The pair were impeccable throughout the competition, adding only time penalties in the show jumping phase to their dressage score to...

Diabolo and Will Coleman Lead the Way After Day One of the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian™

by | 4/23/2026 7:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian™ kicked off on a beautiful morning in the Bluegrass for the first day of dressage competition. Diabolo and Will Coleman sit as the current overnight leaders in the CCI5*-L competition on an impressive score of 27.3 penalties. The combination also currently tops the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship, as the highest placed U.S. combination. The Cosequin Lexington...

Diabolo and Will Coleman Lead Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship Following Beautiful Cross-Country Day in the Bluegrass

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/25/2026 8:55:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The cross-country phase proved influential on Saturday at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ with both the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L seeing movement across the standings after combinations tackled the expansive course set at the Kentucky Horse Park. Monica Spencer (NZL) and Artist maintain their overall lead in the CCI5*-L division, while Diabolo and Will Coleman retook their hold of the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship...

Farrington Hoists Trophy in $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5* After Stellar Evening with Greya

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/29/2026 12:13:00 AM

Wellington, Fla . – Kent Farrington (USA) and Greya rose to the top of the standings after a stellar jump-off performance to take top honors in the highest rated Grand Prix in Wellington International history, the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series Event. Before a sold-out crowd surrounding the International Ring, the duo stopped the timers in an impressive 42.99 seconds to secure their position at the top of the podium ahead of Ben Maher (GBR) and Enjeu...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Captures Long-Awaited Gold in 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/19/2026 9:18:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team captured gold at the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* on Thursday at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., ending a five-year winning streak by Team Germany, to close out an exciting finish to team competition. With a combined score of 205.631, the U.S. edged out Germany, who finished on a final team score of 205.043. Canada rounded out the podium with a score of 204.196, to mark one of the closest...

U.S. Jumping Team Takes to Top of Podium in Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/28/2026 11:00:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – Under the lights of the main arena at Wellington International, the U.S. Jumping Team marked their eleventh win as a team in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4* in the event’s longstanding history. The team jumped to a final two round total of zero faults to take a nail-biting win over Ireland, who finished on a final total of four faults. Team Canada took third on 13 faults. ©Avery Wallace / US Equestrian “This is always a very interesting...

US Equestrian Announces Renewed Partnership with Toklat Originals

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/2/2026 2:02:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Toklat Originals , which will continue as the Official Endurance Saddle Pad of the U.S. Endurance Team and, through Myler Bits, as the Official Bit of US Equestrian. The sport of endurance challenges both horse and athlete by testing speed, stamina, and the ability to successfully navigate varying terrain and distances. The U.S. Endurance Team will culminate its 2026 season at the FEI Endurance World...

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...

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....