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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team delivered a strong and consistent performance at the 2026 Wellington CPEDI3*, hosted at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Fla. With combinations competing across four grades, the weekend was highlighted by a personal best performance and creative freestyle rides to close out the competition. The team finished on a final total of 433.255, with scores trending above 70% throughout the weekend. The team was led by Chef...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced several important updates to the qualification criteria, dates, and competition format for the upcoming Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals. These changes are designed to further test athletes' ability to ride a jumper style course effectively while maintaining the classic American forward style of riding. Eleanor Rudnicki and Qwantreau, winners of the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals - East...

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...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the USA Dressage Pathway Program lists. The following combinations have met the necessary eligibility criteria and have been added to the respective program lists. “I’m thrilled with the updates to our program lists, and I feel we have some exciting momentum we can continue to build on as we move through the year,” said Christine Traurig, Chef d’Equipe & Technical Advisor. “With two of our...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Abu Dhabi CSIO5*-LLN in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from February 12-15, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Natalie Dean (Wellington, Fla.) Callie Schott (Wellington, Fla.)...