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Day One of 2025 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall + Sterling Opens with First Two Hunter Sections

by US Equestrian Communications | 8/5/2025 8:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – More than 200 ponies and their riders made their way into the Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Stadium on Tuesday as the first day of the 2025 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall + Sterling got underway. The day started with the medium regular class completing their model and under saddle phases, followed by the small greens. City of Stars and Abby Morris. ©Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Medium Regular Pony Hunter National Championship A huge class of 157...

US Equestrian Announces New Prizes for Interscholastic Athlete Program Participants

by US Equestrian Communications | 8/1/2025 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new prize structure for participants in the US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete Program. This program, which was originally created as the US Equestrian varsity lettering program, is open to students in grades 5-12 who participate in any equestrian discipline. Participants must be US Equestrian competing members or subscribers, however, competing in USEF-licensed shows is not a requirement to participate. Recognition may be earned...

US Equestrian Announces USEF Eventing Development Coaching Updates

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/30/2025 6:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Leslie Law, current Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager, alongside Karyn Shuter, current High Performance Advisor, will oversee the coaching and strategy implementation for the USEF Eventing Development 25 and USEF Eventing Development Programs through 2025 with further review and discussion regarding the program support in 2026 as a long term coach is identified. Leslie Law, who helmed the Development Program for more...

Proposed Amendments to Bylaws will be Considered by the USEF Board of Directors at the August Board Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/29/2025 9:02:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - To align with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s updated compliance standards for national governing bodies and to enhance governance practices, proposed amendments to the USEF Bylaws will be considered by the USEF Board of Directors during its meeting on August 26, 2025. This will occur after a 21-day consultation period, beginning today and ending on August 20th, during which time members are invited to provide feedback on the proposed amendments. To ensure a...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to 2025 USEF Eventing High Performance Program Lists

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/30/2025 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the 2025 USEF Eventing Pathway Program Lists. Eventing Elite Program: The following athlete-and-horse combinations, listed in alphabetical order, have been added to the Eventing Elite Program List. Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) & Chin Tonic HS , a 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Chim Champ x Quinar Z) owned by Hyperion Stud LLC Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) & Commando 3 , a 2013 Holsteiner gelding (Connor 48 x Amigo XX)...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Jumping Nations Cup Dublin CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/29/2025 2:40:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team in the Jumping Nations Cup Dublin CSIO5* hosted as part of the Dublin Horse Show, a Rolex Series event. 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. Lucy Davis Kennedy (Long Beach, Calif.) Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) Alex...

US Equestrian Announces Defender U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup Arville CCIO4*-NC-S

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/24/2025 12:02:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the horse-and-athlete combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Arville CCIO4*-NC-S hosted in Arville, Belgium, from August 13-17, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law and Team Leader Christina Vaughn. The following horse and athlete combinations have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Cosby...

US Equestrian Announces Expanded Partnership with Official Sponsor Bates Saddles

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed and expanded partnership with Bates Saddles . As part of the expansion, Bates Saddles will now be recognized as the Official Saddle of US Equestrian. Bates Saddles has been an industry leader in saddle innovation since 1934. Each Bates saddle is carefully crafted to bring out the best in both the horse and athlete. With the finest, European leather and decades of research and development, Bates Saddles exceeds expectations in...

Dollamur Named Official Stall Mat of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dollamur as the Official stall mat of US Equestrian. Dollamur will also serve as an Official Supplier of US Equestrian Teams and Official Sponsor of the US Equestrian Annual Meeting. Dollamur is the leading global manufacturer of high-performance sports flooring and is known for innovation and durability across different competitive landscapes. The company’s newest product, the Dollamur Stall Mat, offers a...

EQ Veterinary Joins US Equestrian Team Veterinarians as Official Supplier

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is proud to announce a new partnership with EQ Veterinary as an Official Sponsor and Official Supplier of US Equestrian Team Veterinarians. EQ Veterinary is a therapeutic ultrasound technology used for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in horses. The low-frequency ultrasound creates both acoustic and thermal effects, reaching deep into tissues and producing a targeted cavitation, acoustic streaming, mechanical vibration, and heat that can address...