Wellington, Fla. - The horse inspection for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* set the scene for an exciting week of competition at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from February 20-23, 2025. Teams from five countries— the U.S., Canada, Germany, Australia, and Sweden— will compete. The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team (from left to right) Erin Nichols, Christine Traurig, Devon Kane, Jennifer Williams, and Kevin Kohmann (©Avery Wallace/US...

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The U.S. Jumping Team faced a challenging start in the first round of the 2025 Longines League of Nations Abu Dhabi CSIO5*, finishing in tenth after the first team rotation on 16 faults and missing qualification for the second round. With the top eight teams advancing from the first round, the U.S., Netherlands, and Sweden were ultimately below the cutoff. Ireland took the win on zero faults, with the home nation, United Arab Emirates, earning second...

Lexington, Ky . - US Equestrian is pleased to announce applications are now open for the USET Foundation’s Jacqueline B. Mars National Competition and Training Grant . Mia Farley and Phelps, recipients of the Spring 2024 Jacqueline B. Mars National Competition Grant (© Libby Law Photography) 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...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* during the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from Feb. 19-23, 2025. This will be the first team outing of the 2025 competition season for the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team who will be led by Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig and Team Leader Laura Roberts. The following combinations will...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the host venue and date for the 2025 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – West. This year’s final will return to Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 9. The USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal qualifying classes are composed of a flat class and an over-fences round. The two Finals—one on each coast—add an additional phase in which the top four athletes compete over fences on...

Welcome to the 2025 show season! The first events of the year are set to begin, and whether you'll be there in person or watching the live stream, you're sure to find something to inspire you to work toward your equestrian goals in 2025. ©Osteen/Schatzberg February 13-23, 2025 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Scottsdale, Ariz. There's no better way to shake off the winter blues than a trip to sunny Arizona for one of the world's largest and most prestigious Arabian horse shows....

Lexington, Ky. - The 2025 Eventing Development 25 and Developing Programs started the year with two educational training sessions held in Ocala, Fla., throughout January, setting the tone early and helping to shape future success for participating athletes. Combinations rode in a multi-day clinic with USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law and Ian Stark, providing valuable coaching and guidance to help further their skills and to better prepare them for the competitive season and the next...

Lexington, Ky. - The ability to teach does not always go hand in hand with athletic achievement. The athletes with the most impressive competitive record aren’t necessarily the ones who are the most adept at teaching others to achieve success. In many sports, including equestrian, there are well-supported pathways to competitive achievements as an athlete, but the systems for teaching teachers are less well established. Cam Kiosoglous, Ph.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Program...

Lexington, Ky. - The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games were a highlight of 2024, showcasing not only world-class competition but an extraordinary level of media interest and coverage. US Equestrian Senior Director of Sport Communications & Social Media, Carly Weilminster, sat down with Hallye Griffin, US Equestrian Director of FEI Sport, to discuss the successes and challenges of promoting equestrian sports during the Games at the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting. ©Avery Wallace/US...

US Equestrian Annual Meeting attendees from across all breeds and disciplines reconvened on the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, to continue the previous day’s discussion about horse welfare in the equestrian world. Representatives from different segments of the industry shared some of the challenges and solutions they’ve seen from their community in an open session moderated by US Equestrian Chief of Sport David O’Connor. Changing Culture “We have worked tirelessly for...