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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...

Upcoming Championships and Events from US Equestrian National Affiliates – June/July 2025

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/13/2025 1:00:00 PM

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...

Selection Procedures Memos Now Available for 2027 FEI Endurance Championships

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/13/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published the selection procedures for the 2027 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and the 2027 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships for Seniors, Young Riders, and Juniors. The dates and locations for these championships have not been announced by the FEI; the memos will be updated once the information is released. 2027 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders selection memo 2027 FEI Endurance Pan American Championship...

SmartPak Continues as Title Sponsor of SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Program

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/12/2025 4:03:00 PM

©US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with SmartPak, which will remain an Official Partner of US Equestrian and title sponsor of the 2025 SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Program. SmartPak is one of the nation’s leading retailers of horse care and equestrian products designed to support horse owners, athletes, and enthusiasts. Its online platform offers a comprehensive selection of brands tailored to support every individual equine...