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Anticipation Builds for $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series Event with Final Qualifier Set to Begin

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/27/2026 10:27:00 AM

Wellington, Fla. – The final qualifier ahead of the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series event, is set to begin at Wellington International to determine the final combinations who will contest the season’s culminating class tomorrow evening under the lights. With 30 combinations securing their starting place following yesterday’s $116,000 Adequan WEF Challenge Cup CSI5*, the remaining ten starting positions will be determined by results in the...

US Equestrian Announces Continued Collaboration with Discover Dressage for 2026 National Events and Programming

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/18/2026 12:56:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with Discover Dressage . As part of this continuation, Discover Dressage will remain the Official Partner of USEF Youth Dressage Programming, Official Sponsor of U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, and Official Sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix National Championship. New to 2026, Discover Dressage will expand its impact as a sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix Championship , which will now be hosted...

US Equestrian Renews Partnership with Roeckl Sports

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/2/2026 1:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the extension of its longstanding partnership with Munich-based glove specialist, Roeckl Sports . As part of the renewed agreement, Roeckl Sports will maintain its role as the Official Riding Glove of US Equestrian. Roeckl Sports is a globally recognized manufacturer of premium riding gloves, known for their commitment to enhancing connection between horses and athletes. Designed to deliver exceptional grip and tactility, Roeckl gloves offer...

Horseware Products, Ltd. Partnership with US Equestrian Extends into 14th Year

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/2/2026 12:52:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewal of its partnership with Horseware Products, Ltd. As part of the continued collaboration, Horseware will remain the Official Awards Blanket of US Equestrian and US Equestrian National Championships. The year 2026 marks the 14th year of partnership between US Equestrian and Horseware Products, Ltd., during which Horseware has provided high quality, durable blankets that serve as meaningful mementos for winning athletes and their...

Weber Claims Advanced Four-In-Hand National Championship and Batstone-Roberts Wins Inaugural USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championship at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/16/2026 8:30:00 AM

Ocala, Fla. — The Advanced Four-In-Hand National Championship and the inaugural USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championship came to a thrilling close this weekend at Live Oak International. Chester Weber captured the Advanced Four-In-Hand National Championship title, while Sarah Batstone-Roberts made history by claiming the first-ever USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championship title with her Chincoteague Pony gelding, Winston. Advanced Four-In-Hand National Championship Team...

US Equestrian Announces Launch of 2026 USEF Combined Driving Chef d’Equipe Apprentice Program

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/10/2026 11:40:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 USEF Combined Driving Chef d’Equipe Apprentice Program, an initiative designed to identify talented individuals with the potential to be developed into future Chef d’Equipe positions. ©Christine Rivet/US Equestrian The selected Apprentice will work alongside the Chef d’Equipe, supporting a variety of tasks to gain first-hand experience with a deeper understanding of the responsibilities required...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Set for Start of 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/18/2026 5:02:00 PM

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team (From L to R): Ashley Holzer, Meaghan Davis, Christine Traurig, Jordan LaPlaca, and Anna Marek. (©Emma Claire Collective) Wellington, Fla. - The horse inspection for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* set the scene for an exciting week of competition at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from March 18-22, 2026, which will feature teams from three countries — the U.S., Canada, and Germany. The Dutta Corp. U.S....

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Para Dressage Team for TerraNova CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/1/2026 7:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the TerraNova CPEDI3*. The CPEDI3* will take place April 1-4, 2026, at the TerraNova Equestrian Center in Myakka City, Fla. The following combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) and Liberation (Libertad FRH x White Rose), a 2016 Hanoverian gelding owned by Rowan O’Riley and cared for by Kjersten Elliot...

Apply Now for 2026 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/4/2026 3:36:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the 2026 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships . This scholarship program awards two $2,500 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equine knowledge or equestrian experience while in college. (©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian) Meet the 2025 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship recipients. The scholarships are available to US Equestrian competing members and...

US Equestrian and Ariat International Launch New Team Collection with Renewed Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/25/2026 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to continue our longstanding partnership with Ariat International , as the Official Equestrian Apparel of US Equestrian and the US Equestrian Teams and Official Equestrian Performance Footwear of US Equestrian. As part of the renewed commitment, Ariat® released the new US Equestrian Team Collection to be worn by athletes and support staff as they represent the United States internationally across the FEI disciplines. Ariat has been a trusted...