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US Equestrian Announces Expansion of Partnership with LeMieux

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/24/2026 8:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continued expansion of our partnership with LeMieux . Beginning in 2026, LeMieux will expand its role as an Official Supplier of the US Equestrian Teams to include the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of the U.S. Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, and Para Dressage Teams, and the Official Horse Blanket of the US Equestrian Teams. LeMieux will also maintain its role as the Official Horse Boots of US Equestrian and the Official Ear Bonnet of US...

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 Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/18/2026 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4* hosted at Wellington International from February 25-March 1, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) Marilyn Little (West Palm...

US Equestrian Continues to Drive Momentum Around USEF Eventing National Championships League

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/17/2026 1:56:00 PM

In spring of 2024, US Equestrian announced the launch of the USEF Eventing National Championships League (“League”), with 2025 welcoming the inaugural year of action, which was a success by many measures and beginning an exciting new chapter for the sport in the U.S. What Changed and Why? The goal of restructuring the Championships was to provide access regardless of geographic location, a paramount factor in a country the size of the U.S., while also aiming to recognize consistent,...

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...

USEF Lite Grants Available to Offset Costs of USEF Lite Licensed Competitions

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/4/2026 4:57:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to remind eligible competitions of updates made to the USEF Lite Grants, which provide funding to USEF Lite licensed competitions. Lite licensing is designed to give competition organizers and athletes a lower cost, more relaxed competition environment which still has the benefits of US Equestrian’s rulebook and oversight. USEF Lite Grants provide further savings by offering financial assistance to competitions to hire necessary staffing, with up...

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 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...

US Equestrian Announces Renewed Partnership with Toklat Originals

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/2/2026 2:02:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Toklat Originals , which will continue as the Official Endurance Saddle Pad of the U.S. Endurance Team and, through Myler Bits, as the Official Bit of US Equestrian. The sport of endurance challenges both horse and athlete by testing speed, stamina, and the ability to successfully navigate varying terrain and distances. The U.S. Endurance Team will culminate its 2026 season at the FEI Endurance World...