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The Defender U.S. Driving Team Set to Compete at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/16/2025 2:15:00 PM

The 2025 Defender U.S. Driving Team at the FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies in Le Pin du Haras, France (©Melanie Guillamont) Le Pin au Haras, France -- The Defender U.S. Driving Team will compete this week at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies in Le Pin du Haras, France at Haras National du Pin. The three-member team will begin with dressage on Thursday, September 18, following the horse inspection on Wednesday, September 17. The team will be...

Application Deadline for 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships is July 31

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/22/2025 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds incoming college freshmen to submit their applications now for the 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship . All application materials, including essay and reference letters, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2025. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian This scholarship program awards five $1,000 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equine knowledge or equestrian experience...

Young Riders Shine on Day One of 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/27/2025 7:00:00 AM

Del Mar, Calif. – A total of 96 entries across the 3’3” and 3’6” heights came to show on the first day of competition at the 2025 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West . All competitors contested their classic rounds on Saturday in the spectacular Grand Prix Grass Field at HITS Del Mar Horse Park. Additionally, the 3’6” sections completed their under saddle phase, leaving just Sunday’s handy rounds left to determine...

Competition Concludes at the 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/22/2025 8:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East concluded four days of top-notch hunter competition on Sunday, June 22, with the final four national champions crowned. Additionally, the overall National Grand Champions for the 3’3” and 3’6” heights were recognized for earning the best scores across all sections. Paisley Park and Faith Schuttemeyer. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian 3’6” Large Junior Hunter...

Four New National Champions Crowned at Day Two of the 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/20/2025 10:00:00 PM

Verified and Parker Peacock. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Lexingon, Ky. – The first national champions emerged on the second day of competition at the 2025 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East . All four of the sections for the 16-17 age group tackled a challenging test on Skip Bailey’s handy course in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Walnut Ring on Friday leading into the overall awards presentations. 3’6” Large Junior Hunter 16-17...

This Time Wins the Small Regular Championship; Zone 7/8 Takes Jumper Gold at 2025 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall + Sterling

by US Equestrian Communications | 8/8/2025 7:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Thursday was another full day of competition and fun at the 2025 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall + Sterling. The first medals of the USEF Pony Jumper National Championships were awarded with the conclusion of team competition for the small/medium division. Over in the hunter ring, the small regular section completed their championship and the medium green and large green started theirs. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian USEF Pony Jumper National Championship The...

Want to Become Part of the USEF Regulatory Process? You Can!

by US Equestrian Communications | 10/8/2025 1:56:00 PM

Have you ever found yourself wondering how USEF cases are resolved? Ever pondered whether you’d be a good judge of the facts in a drugs and medications case? Consider applying to join the USEF Hearing Committee. The Hearing Committee is a key part of regulations enforcement at US Equestrian. When USEF has concluded its investigation of a drugs and medications case, horse welfare complaint, or other type of rule violation and decides to pursue disciplinary action, the member involved will...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup Spruce Meadows CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/14/2025 2:12:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Spruce Meadows CSIO5* hosted as part of the ‘Masters Tournament’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The competition will take place from September 2-7, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team...

U.S. Combinations Close Out Successful Week at 2025 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/13/2025 5:53:00 PM

(©Arnd Bronkhorst) Verden, Germany – Two U.S. combinations gained valuable experience at the 2025 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses, held at the Turniergelände Verden in Verden, Germany. Hope Cooper and O Romeo S represented the U.S. in the six-year-old division, while Rebecca Rigdon and Stay Cool competed in the five-year-old division. "I was super happy with our riders and horses. Hope [Cooper] and O‘Romeo S made it straight into the Final...

2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West Takes Place This Weekend at HITS Del Mar Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/25/2025 7:00:00 PM

Del Mar, Calif. – Top hunter competitors have convened in sunny Southern California this week for the 2025 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West (JHNC), held at HITS Del Mar Horse Park. Eight national champions will be crowned across the 3’3” and 3’6” heights for the following sections: Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under Small Junior Hunter 16-17 Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Competitors at JHNC will...