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Second Half of 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Welcomes the 15 & Under Age Groups at the Kentucky Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/21/2025 8:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The third day of the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) brought the 15 & under riders into the spotlight with the first of the classic and under saddle phases. With nearly 200 trips taking place in the Walnut Ring, it was an exciting first full day of summer at the Kentucky Horse Park for juniors and their families. Paisley Park and Faith Schuttemeyer. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian 3’6” Large Junior Hunter 15...

USEF to Host FEI Pony Measuring Session

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/20/2025 2:06:00 PM

The USEF will host an FEI Pony Measuring Session at Charlotte’s Creek Farm in Georgetown, KY on July 23, 2025. Athletes or Owners of ponies interested in attending the FEI Measuring Session must complete the online application on the USEF Athlete Dashboard . If you are not a USEF member, please contact [email protected] to receive access to the online application. Deadline for Applications: July 1, 2025 Deadline for Cancellation without charge: July 10, 2025 The full expenses associated...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to Combined Driving Pathway Program Lists

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/19/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the Combined Driving Pathway Program lists for 2025. The Driving Pathway Program is a structured performance ladder designed to increase the national standard of Combined Driving in the U.S. and achieve recognition on the world stage. The pathway consists of Emerging, Developing, Pre-Elite, and Elite programs for driving athletes as well as a Developing Equine Program for horses and ponies with the potential to successfully compete at...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team for 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/13/2025 10:27:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Vaulting Team at the 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters . The championships will be held in Stadl Paura, Austria, from July 30 – August 3, 2025. The U.S. Vaulting Team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Seely and Team Leader Michelle McQueen. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Vaulting Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Alternates...

Athlete Selection Memo Now Available for the 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/18/2025 10:00:00 AM

©Krisztina Horváth/Hoefnet.com Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has published the athlete selection memo for the 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses applicants. The 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses Championship location and date are to be confirmed by the FEI. The preliminary information is provided to assist athletes with competition planning and is subject to change. The selection information is based upon the recommendations of the...

US Equestrian Holds Town Hall Focusing On Equine Safety and Welfare

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/12/2025 6:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – On June 11, US Equestrian held its first town hall discussion focused on horse welfare at the Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic II at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The event is the first in a series of public discussions planned throughout 2025 to engage participants in open dialog on concepts including potential rule and policy changes aimed at improving horse safety and well-being. The Federation will conduct similar town halls across a range of breeds,...

Applications Now Open for the Jacqueline B. Mars National Competition and Training Grants for Fall 2025

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/17/2025 8:00:00 AM

James Alliston and Karma, previous recipient of the Jacqualine B. Mars National Competition and Training Grant. (©US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce applications are now open for the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation’s Fall 2025 Jacqueline B. Mars National Competition and Training Grants . The national grant is awarded by the USET Foundation through the generosity of USET Foundation Honorary Life Trustee Jacqueline B. Mars to support...

Pivo Announced as Official Partner and Supplier of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/16/2025 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Pivo as the Official Technology Training Partner of USEF, as well an official partner and supplier of US Equestrian Teams. Pivo will also serve as an official partner of the US Equestrian International Disciplines Pathway Programs and sponsor of the US Equestrian Annual Meeting and Awards. As equestrian sport continues to evolve, US Equestrian has identified video technology as a critical component in athlete development, training access, and...

US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2025 CHIO Aachen CDIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/16/2025 9:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at CHIO Aachen in the CHIO Aachen Nations Cup CDIO5* hosted in Aachen, Germany, from July 2-5, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig and Team Leader Laura Roberts. The following combinations have been selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team to compete in the CDIO5* and are listed in alphabetical order:...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Endurance Team and Young Riders for the 2025 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/12/2025 8:35:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes and horse combinations selected to compete on the U.S. Endurance Team and individually at the 2025 FEI Pan American Endurance Championships. Both Pan Am Championships will take place July 18, 2025, at Haras Albar, in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. The following athletes and horse combinations have been selected to compete on the Senior U.S. Endurance Team are listed in alphabetical order: Heather Davis (The Plains, Va.) and...