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Hunter and Jumper Competition Wraps up on Day Five of 2024 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall & Sterling

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/11/2024 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Pony hunter and jumper competition has wrapped up at the 2024 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling after a fun Saturday filled with quality ponies and talented riders. Grace Stenbeck-Werner and Prestige. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Charles Ancona/USEF Large Regular Pony Hunter National Championship As the 2024 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling nears its close, the 2024 Overall Grand Pony Hunter National Championship was crowned...

Green Hunter Pony Grand Champion Crowned; Team Jumper Competition Concludes at Day Four of 2024 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall & Sterling

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

Lexington, Ky. – The fourth day of competition at the 2024 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling saw the first of two Grand Champions crowned in the hunter ring. The jumper competition heated up with the second round and the final for team competition. Emi Richard and So Dashing. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian USEF Large Green Pony Hunter National Championship and Green Hunter Pony Grand Championship The large greens took on the over-fences phase on Friday afternoon,...

US Equestrian Announces Combinations Selected for 2024 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/9/2024 6:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the three athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the United States at the 2024 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Ermelo, The Netherlands, from September 4-8, 2024. Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig will attend to support each of the combinations. Two combinations will compete in the 7YO division, while one pair will contest the 5YO division. The following combinations have been...

Small Regular Pony Hunter National Champion Crowned; Pony Jumpers Get Started on Day Three of 2024 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall & Sterling

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/9/2024 7:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Thursday at the 2024 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling brought another full day of pony hunter excellence and the exciting first round for pony jumpers along with the ever-popular Pony Finals golf cart parade. Lillian Thomas and Sun's Up. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Kickapoo Ponies/USEF Small Regular Pony Hunter National Championship The small greens had their turn over jumps today, navigating a course that challenged the riders’ skill...

New Champions Emerge on Day Two of 2024 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall & Sterling

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/7/2024 11:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The first national champions have been crowned at the 2024 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling . The Medium Regular and Small Green sections concluded their championships with Wednesday’s over fences rounds, and the Small Regular section got started with model and under saddle phases. Sienna Rossano and High Tops. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Pony Tail Bows/USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunter National Championship The Pony Tail Bows/USEF Medium...

US Equestrian Safety Awareness Week to Continue in 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/6/2024 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continuation of the US Equestrian Safety Awareness Week, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to promoting safety within equestrian sport. Scheduled to take place September 16-22, 2024, this annual week-long campaign serves to raise awareness and educate members and fans on the importance of prioritizing safety, the use of safety products, and best practices for safe riding. Throughout the week, US Equestrian will...

Day One of 2024 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall & Sterling Competition Kicks off in Kentucky

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/6/2024 11:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – It’s one of the most anticipated equestrian events of the year: USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling , and it got off to a big start on Tuesday at the Kentucky Horse Park. Medium regular and small green ponies and their young riders took the stage in the Rolex Stadium for their model and under saddle phases. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian PonyTail Bows/USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunters The medium regular class is 142 entries strong this year, and...

USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Assists California Horses Affected by Wildfires

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/5/2024 4:30:00 PM

Photo provided by the North Valley Animal Disaster Group. Lexington, Ky . – As officials continue to assess the destruction brought on by the fifth-largest wildfire in California’s history, US Equestrian is providing financial assistance to help care for horses impacted by these fires with a $25,000 grant from the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund. The North Valley Animal Disaster Group (NVADG) has been awarded this grant to further support their work in aiding the equestrian...

2026 FEI Endurance World Championship Information for Athletes

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/1/2024 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published a memorandum for endurance athletes interested in competing in the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship. The championship will take place on October 17, 2026, in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. The qualification period for U.S. athletes will begin on September 1, 2024. The memorandum outlines the current selection procedures and eligible selection events along with other preliminary information to assist athletes in their planning as they work toward...

Media Credential Application for 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Available Now

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/31/2024 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions (FOC) is set to take place August 19-25 at HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. FOC includes the following national championships: Neue Schule/USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship Adequan ® /USEF Para Dressage National Championship Adequan ® /USEF Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship Horseware Ireland/USEF Young Rider Dressage...