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US Equestrian Recognizes Team Horse Owners Across FEI Disciplines

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/17/2025 3:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian extends its gratitude and appreciation to the following horse owners for their commitment to the U.S. Equestrian Teams at all levels through the 2024 competition year, highlighted by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Combinations representing the U.S. on teams produced numerous top results and achievements with combinations fielded at more than 40 team events and 19 team podium finishes across all disciplines. DRESSAGE Olympic Games Alice Tarjan – Jane Four...

US Equestrian Announces Combinations for 2025 FEI World Cup™ Finals for Dressage, Jumping, and Vaulting

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/13/2025 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations who will represent the United States at the 2025 FEI World Cup™ Finals hosted in Basel, Switzerland, from April 2-6, 2025. The FEI World Cup Finals are held annually as an international individual final and will feature the disicplines of dressage, jumping, and vaulting across four days of competition. USA Dressage The following athlete-and-horse combinations will represent USA Dressage in the FEI Dressage World...

Horses and Heritage: The Craftsmanship of the US Equestrian Open Trophy

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/12/2025 2:01:00 PM

Horses are a familiar creative muse for Susanne Ross Blackinton-Juaire, a sixth-generation silversmith and the heart of S.R. Blackinton. Founded in 2018 on principles of craftsmanship and design excellence, this family-run business based in Smithfield, R.I., has been a beacon in the silversmithing world for over 160 years. The United States Equestrian Federation headquarters in Lexington, Ky. is home to over 140 perpetual trophies that are awarded annually at the Pegasus and Horse of the Year...

U.S. Para Dressage Team Continues Winning Streak at Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/10/2025 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The U.S. Para Dressage Team continued its winning streak in 2025, securing a second team victory at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* this past weekend. The team, composed of Fiona Howard and Diamond Dunes, Hannah Kingsley and Sir Chipoli, Cynthia Screnci and For Memory 4, and Marie Vonderheyden and Fan Tastico H, delivered standout performances across all grades. ©Susan J Stickle Photography “Every single U.S. Para Dressage Team combination...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations™ Ocala CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/5/2025 10:19:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala CSIO5*-LLN in Ocala, Fla., hosted at the World Equestrian Center from March 19-23, 2025. 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: Lillie Keenan (New York, N.Y.) Laura Kraut (Royal Palm...

Designing Success: Alec Lochore on the US Equestrian Open of Eventing

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/5/2025 10:12:00 AM

As the US Equestrian Open of Eventing qualifiers for 2025 approach, Alec Lochore’s expertise as a course designer is set to play a pivotal role in the series. For The Event at Terranova, he will craft the CCI4*-S course, that will challenge both the horses and athletes alike. Phillip Dutton and Azure successfully navigated Lochore's CCI4*-S course at the 2024 Event at Terranova (©SHANNON BRINKMAN) Lochore is a highly respected figure in the world of eventing. With an impressive...

2025 USEF Dressage Training Series – Wrap Up

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/4/2025 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Young dressage athletes participated in the annual USEF Dressage Training Series. The youth restricted segment of the series consisted of two sessions held on the East and West coast. The USEF Dressage Training Series – East Coast was hosted from January 2-5 at the Equestrian Village, home of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla. The West Coast session was held February 20-23 at the HITS Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, Calif. ©Avery Wallace/US...

US Equestrian Announces Robert Ridland to Continue as U.S. Jumping Team Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Through 2028

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/28/2025 4:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce Robert Ridland will continue in the role of U.S. Jumping Team Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor through 2028. “During my time with the U.S. Jumping program, our teams and combinations have produced tremendous results at Championships and it’s important we keep the momentum moving forward into this next quad,” said Ridland. “I’m very proud of the development and growth we’ve seen in our programs and...

Applications Now Open for 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/28/2025 8:00:00 AM

The U.S. U25 Dressage athletes atop the podium at the 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), to be held in Traverse City, Mich., July 29 – August 3. Youth athletes in dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications before the end of this year’s qualification period. NAYC is open to jumping...

Horseware to Continue as Official Awards Blanket of US Equestrian and U.S. National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/24/2025 3:49:00 PM

©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Horseware Products, Ltd., as the Official Awards Blanket of US Equestrian and US National Championships. Horseware Products, Ltd. is also an Official Prize Sponsor of select US Equestrian Championships. Horseware has been a longstanding partner of US Equestrian for more than 10 years, providing high-quality blankets and prizes for some of US Equestrian’s most popular and...