It’s peak horse show season, and there’s no shortage of equestrian fun to be had this summer. Highlights include the first national championships of the year in the Arabian and hunter worlds, as well as top competition for Morgans, Saddlebreds, and more. Get out there and enjoy the shows or hunker down in the AC and catch the action in comfort on USEF Network. ©Shiflet Photo June 10-14, 2025 Midwest Charity Horse Show Springfield, Ill. Now in its 84 th year, Midwest Charity...

Have you heard about the potential threat of screwworm entering the United States? In December 2024, Mexico confirmed its first case of screwworm. Unfortunately, screwworm is spreading northward in Mexico and is now less than 700 miles away which is not far when it comes to fly movement. On May 13, 2025, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) closed all land border crossing stations along the Mexico/US border, stopping all movement of animals from Mexico into the United States. Recently, Dr....

©Shannon Brinkman Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that bid applications are now open for the 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. Organizers interested in hosting are invited to submit applications in accordance with the official criteria now available for review. The 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championship criteria , developed by the Driving Sport Committee and approved by the USEF Board of Directors, outlines eligibility, class offerings, and...

Bicton, Great Britain – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team secured a well-earned podium finish in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup CCIO4*-S hosted in Bicton, Great Britain. The team completed the weekend on a team total of 132.9, with Jenny Caras and Sommersby finishing as the highest placed U.S. combination individually in 10th on a 39.4. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Karyn Shuter and Team Leader Gemma Stobbs. Great Britain finished on top of the leaderboard on a final total of 87.8,...

Recent opinion pieces raise critical concerns and alarming allegations regarding the unethical treatment of horses in our sport. We unequivocally agree that we cannot tolerate mistreatment or doping of horses. Such actions are harmful to horses and bring our sport into disrepute. As a community, we are responsible for holding each other accountable to ensure the respectful treatment and proper care that horses deserve. USEF maintains sport integrity and horse welfare through regulations. We are...

Rome, Italy – The U.S. Jumping Team finished with an impressive finish to top the podium in the Jumping Nations Cup of Rome CSIO5* hosted at the Piazza di Siena in the heart of Itay’s capital city. The team finished on a two-round total of four faults, notching their first victory as a team at the event since 2009, and marking their sixth win in program history at the venue. France finished in second place on eight total faults, with the home nation of Italy finishing in third on a...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Langley CSIO4*. The competition will be hosted at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, from May 28 - June 1, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Elisa Broz (Freedom,...

The podium at the 2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider National Championships (©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the Maryland International and Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Md. has been chosen as the host of the 2026-2027 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships (CCIJ1*-Intro, CCIYJ2*-S, CCIU253*-S). The championships will be held on June 25-28, 2026, and June 24-27, 2027. “I’m delighted that the USEF Eventing Young...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds junior hunter exhibitors, families, and trainers that the Split Rock Jumping Tour/US Equestrian grant applications are due soon. The grants will cover all entry costs for one horse at this year’s Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East, which takes place June 18-22, at the Kentucky Horse Park. The deadline for applications is May 24, 2025 . ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Ten grants are available and will cover...

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...