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Application Deadline for 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships is July 31

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/22/2025 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds incoming college freshmen to submit their applications now for the 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship . All application materials, including essay and reference letters, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2025. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian This scholarship program awards five $1,000 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equine knowledge or equestrian experience...

Applications Now Open for 2026 Eventing Development 25 Program

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/23/2025 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. -- US Equestrian is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Eventing Development 25 Program. Eventing Athletes who will be 25 years or younger in 2026 are invited to submit their applications for consideration for the Program. Program Information and Criteria: The Eventing Development 25 Program aims to identify and support Athletes who are 25 years or younger with the perceived talent and ability to progress up the Eventing Pathway, or to be a future Team...

US Equestrian Remembers Catch Me, the 2016 National Horse of the Year

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/1/2025 12:46:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The board of directors and staff at US Equestrian would like to extend our condolences to all those who loved Catch Me, the 2016 USEF National Horse of the Year. Catch Me, fondly known as “Snoopy,” passed on Friday, June 27, at the age of 18 due to complications from colic. Photo Credit: WIHS “Catch Me was the most remarkable horse that I ever owned,” said owner Becky Gochman. “He was both competitive and kind. Scott Stewart showed him...

Adequan® Continues Partnership with US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/16/2025 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that it will continue its longstanding partnership with American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan i.m.® (polysulfated glycosaminogylcan). Adequan i.m. will continue as the Official Joint Therapy Product of US Equestrian and an Official Supplier of US Equestrian Teams. In addition, Adequan i.m. will remain the title sponsor of the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship, the Adequan®/USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup...

Competition Set to Begin for US Endurance Combinations at 2025 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/17/2025 6:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Three athlete-and-horse combinations competing as a senior team and one Young Rider athlete-and-horse combination will represent the U.S. tomorrow, July 18, at the 2025 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion, Team Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Rudolphi and Team Leader Nicole Zerbee. This year’s Championships are being held at Haras Albar, in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. ©Nicole Zerbee/US Equestrian The...

US Equestrian Releases Veterinary Best Practices White Paper Emphasizing Long-Term Horse Welfare

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/14/2025 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Following a US Equestrian-led summit of veterinary professionals earlier this year, the Federation has released a white paper summarizing the group’s recommendations on best practices in sport horse medicine. In March, 28 veterinarians gathered at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., to review: Examinations and preventative health measures Injury prevention and management Fitness to compete Wearable technology/biometrics Science-based treatments vs. anecdotal...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes for 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/9/2025 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the ranking of individual athletes selected to represent the U.S. at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Combined Ponies subject to confirming the allocation of entries from the organizer. The championship will take place Sept. 17-21, 2025, at Le Pin au Haras, France. The following athlete-and-pony combinations have been selected to represent USA Driving as individuals and are listed in ranked order: Sarah Reitz (Honoye Falls,...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes for 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championships

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/9/2025 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. at the 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championships. The championships will take place Sept. 4-7, 2025, in Lähden, Germany. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Driving Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Tracy Bowman (Martinez, Calif.) with her own Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars (Orchard Red Prince x Castenrayseweg Saartje), a 2009 Welsh Pony...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes for 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/8/2025 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Defender U.S. Driving Team at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses. The championship will take place August 20-24, 2025, in Beekbergen, Netherlands. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Defender US Driving Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Jacob Arnold (Paris, Ky.) with Barichello (Veldheer x Rianne B), a 2006 KWPN gelding owned by Carlo...

US Equestrian Announces Schedule for 2025 Horse Safety and Welfare Town Halls

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/30/2025 8:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Following a successful first edition in early June, US Equestrian is releasing the dates and locations of future town hall events focusing on equine safety and welfare. These discussions are designed to facilitate conversation between the Federation and participants across breeds and sports as US Equestrian considers how it can better support the well-being of our equine partners. These town halls are open to all and will include USEF staff panelists, as well as affiliate...