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...

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...

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...

©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...

© Mackenzie Clark 2023 Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Charles Ancona, the Official Tailcoat, Pinque Coast, Team and Show Coat Designer and Supplier of U.S. Equestrian Teams. Charles Anonca will remain a presenting sponsor of the US Pony Finals Regular Pony Hunter Large Division National Championship to take place August 5-10, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. USEF Pony Finals is the most prestigious and celebrated event of its kind in the United...

Erin Nichols and Elian Royale competing in the Starpoint Dancesport FEI Grand Prix Special CDIO3* (© Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Wellington, Fla. - The individual competition of the 2025 FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* continued Saturday at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., marking the final class of the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3*. Two U.S. combinations competed in the Starpoint Dancesport FEI Grand Prix Special CDIO3* with Erin Nichols and Elian...

Wellington, Fla. - Individual competition in the 2025 FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* began on Friday evening with the highlight “Friday Night Stars” competition hosted at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla. The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team was represented in the Starpoint Dancesport FEI Nations Cup FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO3* by two of the team combinations in Devon Kane with Vamos and Jennifer Williams and Joppe K. Their teammates, Erin Nichols and...

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the appointment of former USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law to the position of Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, and Karyn Shuter, who will take on the newly developed role of U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor. Both Law and Shuter will begin in their respective roles immediately. “As riders, we are very excited with the selection of Leslie Law and Karyn Shuter as...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Discover Dressage, one of the leading supporters of youth dressage and development in the U.S.. Discover Dressage will continue as the official partner of USEF Youth Dressage Programming and again support U.S. Dressage athletes and programs, while dedicating resources to youth and developing athletes, alongside major events and competitions. ©US Equestrian Discover Dressage will also continue as the title...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is delighted to announce a continued sponsorship with Zomedica , featuring the PulseVet® Device, as the Official Shock Wave Therapy Supplier of US Equestrian Team Vets through 2028. ©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian PulseVet shock wave is the leading electrohydraulic shock wave therapy for equine athletes, offering non-invasive treatments designed to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall performance. The use of sound waves creates a high...