Lexington, Ky. – The deadline for entries to compete at 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), to be held in Traverse City, Mich., July 29 – August 3, is approaching. Youth athletes in dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications before the end of this year’s qualification period. Dressage For athletes who plan to compete in the 2025 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF , the deadline to apply is May...

Lexington, Ky. – Following the devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires, US Equestrian is stepping in to help organizations who are working on the ground to help the ongoing recovery efforts. Through the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund, US Equestrian is awarding two grants totaling $100,000 to support the efforts in helping the equine population impacted by the destruction from the wildfires. Fleet of Angels has been awarded a $60,000 grant to further support their work in aiding the...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team in their spring European CSIO3* tour. The team is set to compete in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Denmark CSIO3* in Martofte, Denmark, from May 21-25, and the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Norway CSIO3* in Drammen, Norway, from June 5-9. Both Nations Cup competitions are part of the Longines European Equestrian Federation (EEF) Series. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected for the 2025 U.S. Eventing European Development Tour, including those selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Bicton CCIO4*-NC-S, held at Bicton Arena in Devon, England from May 22-25. The objective of the annual tour is to provide athletes with the opportunity to gain international experience, achieve results at European Nations Cups and...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the following athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the 2025 U.S. Dressage European Young Rider Tour and U.S. Dressage European U25 Tour. The athletes will be led by George Williams, the USEF Dressage High Performance Pathway Development Advisor and Youth Coach. “I’m proud of these young athletes and what they have accomplished this early in their careers,” said Williams. “We are very fortunate to...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continuation of a longstanding partnership with Platinum Performance , a leader in equine nutrition. As part of this renewed collaboration, Platinum Performance will remain the Official Equine Sports Nutritional Supplement Sponsor of US Equestrian and the Title Sponsor of the USEF Talent Search Show Jumping Program and Finals. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Program plays a...

Welcome to the 2025 show season! The first events of the year are set to begin, and whether you'll be there in person or watching the live stream, you're sure to find something to inspire you to work toward your equestrian goals in 2025. ©Osteen/Schatzberg February 13-23, 2025 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Scottsdale, Ariz. There's no better way to shake off the winter blues than a trip to sunny Arizona for one of the world's largest and most prestigious Arabian horse shows....

Basel, Switzerland - Kimmy Palmer performed a beautiful freestyle today to earn an 8.227 in the Individual Women's Freestyle secure a top five finish in the FEI Vaulting World Cup Final in Basel. Palmer and Rosenstalz 99 were elegant and fluid in the execution of their freestyle, which received a 9.0 and a 9.113 for their two technical components from the judges. Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) and Rosenstalz 99, a 2007 Rheinlander gelding (Rosencharmeur x Fidermark), owned by Club Ippico...

Lexington, Ky. – Dressage competition concluded on Friday at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian. Michael Jung (GER) and fischerChipmunk FRH remain in the lead in the CCI*5-L division on an impressive 18.6, while the competition ahead will be increasingly dynamic as combinations head out on cross-country tomorrow. Boyd Martin and Commando 3 are the top U.S. pair on the CCI*5-L leaderboard in second place. In the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, a notable...

Basel, Switzerland – Kevin Kohmann and Duenensee finished as the highest placed U.S. combination in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, taking tenth overall with a 75.535% to conclude dressage competition at the 2025 FEI Dressage World Cup Final. Genay Vaughn and Gino ended their first World Cup experience with a strong finish, receiving a 73.765%, while Adrienne Lyle and Helix worked through some nerves and tension throughout their test, which resulted in a score much below their average mark....