Emerging and Development Coach Leslie Law teaches Eventing Development athlete Cornelia Fletcher in Ocala, Fla. (Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. – The Eventing Emerging and Development Program participants began 2024 with training sessions to hone their skills with Emerging and Development Coach Leslie Law. In addition, they heard from several industry experts to help further their knowledge of the high-performance aspects of equestrian sport. The athletes rode in dressage...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Netherlands CSIO3* in Kronenberg, Netherlands, from May 16-19, and the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Luxembourg CSIO3* in Roeser, Luxembourg, from June 6-9, which are part of the Longines European Equestrian Federation (EEF) Series. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski at both competitions. The following athletes have been named to...

Lexington, KY. – We are excited to announce the renewal of an expanded, multiyear partnership between Defender and US Equestrian. The renewed commitment will position Defender as the Official Luxury Vehicle of US Equestrian and name Defender as the title sponsor of the U.S. Eventing Team, title sponsor of the U.S. Driving Team, title sponsor of the USEF CCI5* National Championship at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian, and the Official Vehicle of all USEF...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Kent Farrington and Greya jumped to a fourth place overall finish this week at the 2024 FEI Jumping World Cup Final, ultimately concluding the week with ten total faults after four rounds of elite international jumping. The pair finished behind Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and King Edward, who secured their second consecutive FEI Jumping World Cup Final title, Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Dubai du Cedre, Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Catch Me Not S. Farrington (Wellington,...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Maimarkt-Turnier CPEDI3* in Mannheim, Germany, from May 4-7. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. The following athlete-and-horse combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Beatrice de Lavalette (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) and Sixth Sense , a 2010 Oldenburg (Sir Donnerhall I x Edosta) gelding owned by Elizabeth...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is excited to announce YETI as the Official Cooler and Insulated Drinkware of US Equestrian and the U.S. Equestrian Teams. YETI’s innovative, durable, and premium-quality products align with the demands of equestrian sport, providing the US Equestrian membership and US Equestrian Teams with a reliable solution for their drinkware and coolers. “We are thrilled to welcome YETI on board as an official sponsor,” said US Equestrian Chief...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 10 athletes who have been selected to the U.S. Jumping Team Olympic Short List for continued observation ahead of team selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games later this summer. The following athletes and horses have been selected to the U.S. Jumping Team Olympic Short List and are listed in alphabetical order: Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) and Caracole de la Roque , a 2012 Selle Français (Zandor Z x Pocahontas...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that have been selected for the U.S. Eventing European Development Tour for the spring of 2024. USEF Eventing Emerging and Development Coach Leslie Law will guide the combinations as they experience team competition in Europe. “The objective is to get these riders team experience,” said Law. “In Europe, they have so many opportunities to give riders experience in these team...

The 2024 horse show season is just starting to kick off for US Equestrian National Affiliates and national breeds and disciplines. Whether you participate in-person or tune in to the livestreams, these upcoming events will help fight winter cabin fever as we look toward an exciting year ahead. ©Coral Link Photography February 15-25, 2024 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Scottsdale, Ariz. The Arabian circuit kicks off with a bang as nearly 2,400 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses across all...

A podium moment from the 2023 FEI North American Youth Championships (Leslie Potter/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. – Youth athletes in dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications for the 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), which will take place in Traverse City, Mich., July 30 – Aug. 4. NAYC is open to jumping athletes FEI ages 12-21 and dressage athletes FEI ages 14-25. The Championships provide exciting opportunities for youth athletes to gain...