Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations Final CSIO5* hosted in Barcelona, Spain, from October 3-5, at Real Club de Polo de Barcelona. 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.) Laura Kraut...

Le Pin au Haras, France – The Defender U.S. Driving Team saw two combinations complete the 2025 FEI World Championships for Combined Ponies hosted at the renowned Haras National du Pin Stud, in Le Pin au Haras, France. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Legg, Team Veterinarian Dr. Crystal Riczu and Team Leader Steven Morrissey. “There were highs and lows this week, but all combinations will leave the World Championship feeling they gained invaluable experiences which can...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Neogen as an Official Sponsor. Since joining US Equestrian as an official sponsor in April 2024, Neogen has provided valuable support, resources, and educational tools to benefit the Federation and its members. A global leader in animal and human biosecurity, Neogen is dedicated to the research and development of comprehensive care solutions that promote equine health and well-being. The company...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Eventing Association (USEA) and US Equestrian (USEF) have announced the publication of the new 2026 USEF/USEA Eventing Dressage Tests for Beginner Novice through Advanced, effective December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2029. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The following tests have changes for the 2026 competition season. Beginner Novice A Novice A Novice B Training A Training B Modified A Modified B Preliminary B Intermediate A Advanced A All 2026 tests...

Mill Spring, N.C. – The Tryon Fall CDE was the host event for the 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for horses. A total of seven divisions ranging from training through advanced level saw national championship contenders complete their three phases across four sunny and mild days at Tryon International. Melissa Wessel and Megan's Valentine. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Preliminary Single Horse National Championship Local competitor Melissa Wessel (Rutherfordton, N....

Lier, Belgium – The U.S. Jumping Teams competing at the FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup Final completed their week at Azelhof Horse Events in Lier, Belgium, with impressive results, finishing first in the Young Rider category, and third in the Junior category over three days of competition. The U.S. Jumping Young Rider Team finished on a final total of zero faults to top the podium, while the U.S. Jumping Junior Team took bronze on combined final score of four faults. Both teams were led by...

Jax Beloberk, Vanessa Erickson, AnnaMaria Clarke, Lila Reeder, and Uma Kraskin hold their competition completion diplomas. (Courtesy of Nicole Zerbee) Buftea, Romania - The U.S. Endurance Team saw four horse-and-athlete combinations cross the finish line after the 120km ride to finish in seventh overall at the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championships for Juniors and Young Riders hosted by the Shagya Sports Club Association in Buftea, Romania. The athletes and their horses were supported by their...

Horse Care Education Session at the 2025 USEF Dressage Youth Training Session - East (©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2026 USEF Dressage Youth Training Series, part of the U.S. Dressage Pathway Program. The 2026 East Coast edition, presented by Zen Elite Equestrian Center will be held at the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from Jan. 1-4, while the West Coast segment of the training...

The U.S. Endurance Team at the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championships for Juniors and Young Riders (©Nicole Zerbee) Buftea, Romania – Five U.S. athlete-and-horse combinations have been accepted at the first horse inspection for the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championships for Juniors and Young Riders hosted by the Shagya Sports Club Association in Buftea, Romania. The team is supported by their dedicated crew members, Interim Chef d’Equipe Heather Reynolds, Team Veterinarian Dr....

Mill Spring, N.C. – The 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championships kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 18, at Tryon International. The championship divisions for horses at the training, preliminary, intermediate, and advanced levels are taking place as part of the 2025 Tryon Fall CDE and run through Sunday, Sept. 21. Kendro and Raymond Helmuth. ©Shannon Brinkman The following national championships will be awarded this week: Training Single Horse Training Pair Horse Preliminary...