Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce 11 new organizations are becoming a part of the USEF Community Outreach Program . These organizations are now recognized as USEF Community Outreach Organizations and join a network of 29 organizations dedicated to equine-assisted services, therapy, and learning who are united by their standards and mission to offer these services on a free or sliding scale. Since the program’s inception in 2021, the program has helped thousands...

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...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the CPEDI3*. The CPEDI3* will take place March 6-9, 2025, at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Week 9. The following combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Fiona Howard (Boston, Mass.) and Diamond Dunes , a 2013 Hanoverian gelding owned by Dressage Family LLC and Hof Kasselmann. Hannah Kingsley (Wellington, Fla.) and Sir Chipoli , a...

Wellington, Fla. - The U.S. Para Dressage Program hosted the first Para Dressage Symposium of the year in Wellington, Fla., offering feedback and access to judging for combinations within the program. The two-day symposium is a key development opportunity in the continued progression of the program for Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, who has officially renewed his leadership role through the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce applications are now open for USET Foundation’s Summer 2025 Jacqueline B. Mars National Competition and Training Grant . The Jacqueline B. Mars Competition and Training Grants are awarded annually by the USET Foundation and aim to support the Eventing Pathway Program’s goal of sustainable success on the world stage. Specifically, these grants are designed to assist athlete-and-horse combinations to achieve Pre-Elite or Elite...

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...

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...

Lexington, Ky.- The applications for the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for para, pair horses, and combined ponies are open. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses will be held in Beekbergen, NED., from August 20-24. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies will be held from September 17-21, in Le Pin aw Haras, FRA. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Para will be held September...

Lexington, Ky. - The organizers of the Grand Slam of Eventing series events (Defender Kentucky Three Day Event, MARS Badminton Horse Trials, and Defender Burghley Horse Trials) and US Equestrian announced today that the Grand Slam of Eventing Series will not be contested in 2025. The organizers of the Grand Slam of Eventing are currently exploring alternative formats for the series. While discussions with potential sponsors are ongoing, a new sponsor for the series has not been identified at...

Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. Jumping Team finished celebrating atop the podium at the first team event in the U.S. this season, completing the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4* on a team total of five faults for the win. The Irish took second on a two-round total of 12 faults, followed by the Belgium in third on 17. The team earned the program’s tenth victory in the Wellington edition of the Nations Cup for the U.S. and was led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team...