Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the host location of the 2025-27 USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championship , which will take place at Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials in Leesburg, Va. from October 9-12, 2025. The USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championship will continue to feature two divisions – the first for six-year-old horses competing at the CCI2*-S level, and the second for seven-year-old horses competing at the CCI3*-S level....

Lexington, Ky. -- The equestrian community gathered at the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting and Awards on Thursday, January 23, to engage in a pivotal workshop led by communications expert Sarah Hamilton. Focused on the crucial theme of “social licenses,” Hamilton led a discussion about the importance of trust and responsible communications in maintaining the integrity of equestrian sports. “Everyone has a role in maintaining social licenses,” Hamilton stated. “In...

Lexington, Ky. - The 2024 Heart Horse Award will be presented during the 2025 USEF Pegasus Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 23 in Lexington, Ky., as a part of the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting . The Heart Horse Award finalists were selected from applications submitted by organizations in our Community Outreach Program. These horses work daily to help their communities. From helping an inner-city child through their first ride, to being a calming influence for those who need it most, these...

Lexington, Ky. -- US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Abu Dhabi CSIO5*-LLN in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from February 12-15, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson . The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Kaitlin Campbell (Temecula, Calif.) Lucy Davis...

Kansas City, Mo. – Grace Biron ended her junior equitation career on the highest of high notes. After winning the UPHA Senior National Challenge Cup Championship on Thursday at the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show, Biron returned to the ring on Saturday to take the championship in the 2024 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final . Grace Biron, CH-EQ The Mystery Continues, and Cater Stables family. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Biron (East Aurora, N.Y.) teamed up with CH-EQ...

As the US Equestrian Open of Eventing qualifiers for 2025 approach, Alec Lochore’s expertise as a course designer is set to play a pivotal role in the series. For The Event at Terranova, he will craft the CCI4*-S course, that will challenge both the horses and athletes alike. Phillip Dutton and Azure successfully navigated Lochore's CCI4*-S course at the 2024 Event at Terranova (©SHANNON BRINKMAN) Lochore is a highly respected figure in the world of eventing. With an impressive...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting host bid applications for the 2025-2027 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – West . The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. ET on November 18, 2024. Please note, only the West Coast final is currently open for host bids at this time. Maggie Dumrauf and Cover Girl, 2023 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final - West champion. ©High Desert Sport Photo The USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final is a three-phase...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian congratulates the winners of the 2024 Combined Driving Annual Awards. These awards recognize the top U25 driving athletes from the 2024 calendar year as well as a volunteer who has been nominated for their exemplary service to US Equestrian driving competitions. U25 Driver of the Year - Under 12: Ashton Maye Ashton Maye (Fairfield, Va.) competed with his own horse, Zeizo, a 13-year-old Irish Cob gelding, for the first time during the 2024 season. The duo had major...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and location of the 2025 USEF Dressage Training Series (Clinic). The West Coast clinic will be held at HITS Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, California February 20-23, 2025. ©Myah Vasquez Photography The clinic provides an educational experience for ten (10) youth athletes, between the ages of 12 and 25, to receive professional instruction and intensive training sessions from various top U.S. coaches. Individuals must be...

Thermal, Calif. – A group of 47 junior equestrians took to the arena at Desert International Horse Park on Saturday for the West Coast final of the 2024 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal. The exciting final was held at the popular venue during the National Sunshine Series II. Desi Cyr (Aspen, Colo.) secured the win with solid scores across the three phases of the final. Desi Cyr and Chatino PS. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian All finalists compete in the first round, which is a...