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Photos Now Available from 2026 US Equestrian Annual Meeting and Awards Celebrations

by US Equestrian Communications | 1/22/2026 11:00:00 AM

Photos from the Pegasus Awards Gala and SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner are now available from official event photographer Adam Brennan. To browse and download complimentary watermarked images for personal use, visit the photo gallery here . Please credit Adam Brennan and tag @picturesbyab on Facebook and Instagram if you share images on social media. To purchase high resolution downloads or prints, visit the USEF Awards 2025 album on www.picturesbyab.com . Use the password...

US Equestrian Debuts Lifetime Care Feature for Recorded Horses

by US Equestrian Communications | 1/13/2026 4:08:00 PM

In an ongoing effort to support equine welfare, US Equestrian is unveiling a new, free feature for recorded horses called Lifetime Care Contacts. The feature is designed to allow a USEF member to add themselves to a horse’s USEF record, signifying that if the horse should someday be in need of financial assistance or a home, they would like to be contacted. “We understand that many breeders, owners, athletes, and grooms care deeply for the horses who have touched their lives and...

Reminder: Applications Closing for 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/12/2026 12:41:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Applications for the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships being held in Aachen, Germany on August 11-16, 2026, will be closing on January 15, 2026 . Athletes and coaches can review the detailed requirements laid out in the Selection Procedures for Squad, Pas de Deux, and Individuals here . The selection period for the 2026 U.S. Vaulting Team began on January 1, 2025 and continues through March 30, 2026 with the Observation period concluding on June 1, 2026 . Athlete...

Greya and Athenian Lady Honored at 2025 SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/17/2026 10:23:00 PM

Louisville, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Greya, Kent Farrington, LLC’s 2014 Oldenburg mare, was voted 2025 International Horse of the Year, and Athenian Lady, Amanda Delgado’s 2009 Quarter Horse mare, was voted the 2025 National Horse of the Year by the USEF membership. Greya and Athenian Lady were honored during the SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner at the USEF Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky., on Jan. 17, 2026. 2025 International Horse of the...

US Equestrian Congratulates the Award Winners at the 2025 Pegasus Awards Dinner

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/15/2026 10:47:00 PM

Louisville, Ky. - US Equestrian recognized multiple outstanding equestrians during the 2025 Pegasus Awards Dinner at the USEF Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky., on Jan. 15. Among the honorees were 2025 International Equestrian of the Year Boyd Martin and 2025 National Equestrian of the Year Daniel Geitner. Martin and Geitner were nominated as Equestrians of Honor and selected by US Equestrian members voting in the month of December. 2025 International Equestrian of the Year – Boyd Martin...

US Equestrian Announces Renewed Partnership with Zen Elite Equestrian Center

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/12/2026 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with Zen Elite Equestrian Center as the Official Sponsor of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions and the 2026 USEF Annual Meeting. Zen Elite Equestrian Center also renewed their commitment as the presenting partner of the USEF Dressage Training Series – East Coast. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series East Coast presented by Zen Elite Equestrian Center provided...

US Equestrian Announces 2025 Endurance Year-End Awards for Horses and Athletes

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/7/2026 4:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian proudly congratulates the recipients of the 2025 USEF Endurance Year-End Awards. These awards celebrate and recognize the exceptional achievements of our endurance athletes and horses throughout the 2025 competition season. For detailed descriptions of the 2026 awards program, click here . Heather Davis (Left) (©Becky Pearman) and Uma Kraskin (Right) (©Hanna Bartnick) Top Ten National-Ranked Senior Athletes Awarded to the top senior athletes on the...

US Equestrian Recognizes 2025 Vaulters and Vaulting Horses of the Year

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/7/2026 3:43:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is proud to recognize Kylynn Ghafouri and Emi Yang as the 2025 Vaulters of the Year. The 2025 Horses of the Year are as follows: Individual & Squad Horse of the Year – Eldoctro Pas de Deux Horse of the Year – Pino del Rio 2025 Vaulters of the Year: Kylynn Ghafouri & Emi Yang 2025 Vaulters of the Year: Kylynn Ghafouri (Left) (©Leslie Taylor) and Emi Yang (Right) (©Mikhail Proctor/US Equestrian) Kylynn Ghafouri (Murrieta, Calif.)...

2027 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Juniors and Young Vaulters Selection Memo Now Available

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/6/2026 7:51:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has published the athlete selection memo for the 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Juniors and Young Vaulters . The 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Juniors and Young Vaulters is scheduled to take place from July 26-August 10, 2027, in Verolanuova, Italy. This preliminary information is provided to assist you with your competition planning and is subject to change. Please remember that this information is based upon the recommendations of the USEF...

US Equestrian Recognizes 2025 Team Horse Owners Across FEI Disciplines

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/19/2025 11:46:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian proudly extends our gratitude to the following horse owners for their continued dedication and support of the U.S. Equestrian Teams during the 2025 competition season. Their commitment helped fuel a successful year for U.S. combinations, who competed in 45 team events and achieved 18 team podium finishes across the disciplines, both domestically and internationally. DRESSAGE Wellington CDIO3* Diamante Farms – Vamos Diamante Farms – Giulietta...