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USEF Endurance Career Mileage Awards Submission Deadline is September 1

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/30/2024 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds endurance athletes and horse owners to submit their pre-December 2023 endurance competition records from American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), Equine Distance Riding Association (EDRA), or USEF/FEI for inclusion in the USEF Endurance Career Mileage Athlete and Horse Awards recording. Participants have until Sept. 1, 2024, to submit records from any AERC, EDRA, or USEF/FEI rides that took place prior to Dec. 1, 2023. The USEF Endurance Career...

Dates and Locations Announced for 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/30/2024 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. For 2025, the national championships across all levels and all divisions will be held at two competitions. The 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Ponies will take place April 23- 27, 2025, at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. This will include classes for single, pair, and four-in-hand ponies and VSEs from...

Amended Selection Procedures for 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Singles Available Now

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/29/2024 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has released amended selection procedures for the 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Singles. The 2025 championship will be held in Läden, Germany, dates to be determined. The selection procedures outline applicant requirements from the FEI and US Equestrian as well as instructions for submitting an application. The amendments include updates to language regarding selection event requirements for drivers and horses/ponies. The application for...

US Equestrian to Launch Innovative US Equestrian Open Series Across Three Olympic Disciplines

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/28/2024 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the official launch of a branded competition series - the US Equestrian Open - which will feature the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of dressage, eventing, and jumping. Each discipline’s series will consist of qualifying events that lead up to a final that ultimately names a US Equestrian Open champion. The US Equestrian Open aims to build towards the excitement of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and support the growing...

U.S. Endurance Team Confirmed for 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/27/2024 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Definite entries for the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors have been confirmed, and US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. The competition will take place on Sept. 7, 2024, in Monpazier, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion, team veterinarian Dr. Olivia Rudolphi, and team leader Nicole Zerbee. The following athlete-and-horse combinations will represent the U.S....

Five New National Champions Crowned on Final Day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/26/2024 9:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – The final day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought the final five divisions to a close with new champions adding their names to the list of greats who have topped the classes at this prestigious event. Sunday at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center featured a diverse cross-section of the classes offered at FOC, from young and developing horses to children and young riders and a dressage seat equitation final. Autumn Vavrick and Dante. ©Leslie...

Penultimate Day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Brings Six New National Champions to the Spotlight

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/25/2024 8:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – With the final days of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions underway, a new crop of national champions has emerged from the exciting competition at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center. Sarah Mason-Beaty with Kanjer and Sabine Schut-Kery with Gorgeous Latino. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Markel/USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges Sabine Schut-Kery (Oceanside, Calif.) took Gorgeous Latino (Glock’s Toto Jr. x Blackmanda), a 2016 stallion owned by...

Three New National Champions Emerge on Day Five of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/24/2024 7:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – Friday at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought another three new national champion titles. The juniors and 7-year-old horses both completed their second and final tests to determine overall placings, and the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final for the 13 & under age group had their turn in the main arena. Virginia Woodcock and Mollegardens Sans-Souci. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Adequan ® /USEF Junior Dressage National Championship The iconic duo of...

Sabine Schut-Kery and Sonnenberg’s Jersey Win Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I National Championship as Competition Continues at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/22/2024 11:00:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – Thursday marked the midway point of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions and brought the second national championship title as the Intermediaire I division wrapped up with their freestyle tests. A full day of competition in two rings at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center saw a total of seven divisions contested. Sabine Schut-Kery and Sonnenberg's Jersey. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship A trio...

US Equestrian and Flexi Equine Elite Tack Lockers Agree to Renewed Sponsorship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2024 9:01:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a continued sponsorship with Flexi Equine. The agreement will see Flexi Equine Tack Lockers as the Official Tack Locker of US Equestrian. Additionally, US Equestrian members are eligible to receive 5% off a Flexi Equine tack locker and a free grooming box. “We are delighted to continue our sponsorship with US Equestrian. It has been incredible to work with them and look forward to expanding our US connection,” stated Flexi Equine...