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U.S. Athletes Kent Farrington and Boyd Martin Move to Top of FEI World Ranking Lists in Jumping and Eventing

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/6/2025 10:25:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – For the first time ever, three U.S. athletes occupy the number one spot in their respective discipline world rankings, with Kent Farrington moving into number one on the Longines FEI Jumping World Ranking List, and Boyd Martin earning the number one position on the FEI Eventing World Ranking List for the first time in his career. Fiona Howard still holds her position as the number one athlete in the world in the FEI Para Dressage Rankings. Farrington last held the honor...

2025 USEF Driving National Champions Crowned in 10 Pony Divisions at Katydid CDE

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 5/1/2025 3:37:00 PM

Tryon, N.C. – The Katydid Combined Driving Event at Tryon International Equestrian Center was the host for the 2025 USEF Driving National Championships for Ponies last week, and a total of 10 new national champions emerged from the event. Fferm Gwenffrwd Onyx Star with Sarah Reitz. ©Sharon Packer Advanced Single Pony: Fferm Gwenffrwd Onyx Star with Sarah Reitz The longtime partnership of Sarah Reitz (Honeoye Falls, N.Y.) and Fferm Gwenffrwd Onyx Star (Hilin Peredur x Cotrell...

Martin and Commando 3 Earn Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship as Top U.S. Pair at 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/27/2025 8:12:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. — The thrilling show jumping phase brought the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ to a close on Sunday with Michael Jung (GER) and fischerChipmunk FRH finishing atop the podium for the CCI5*-L. Boyd Martin and Commando 3 completed the weekend as the top U.S. combination on the leaderboard, taking home the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™. The Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S also...

Boyd Martin and Commando 3 Lead U.S. Contingent After Influential Cross-Country Phase at 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/26/2025 6:47:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. — Cross-country got underway with a chilly start on Saturday morning at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE). Michael Jung (GER) and fischerChipmunk FRH continue to hold their lead in the CCI5*-L after a near flawless trip around the track, while Boyd Martin and Commando 3 remain in the lead of the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian. In the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, William Coleman and Off...

2025 US Equestrian Combined Driving National Championships for Ponies Set to Begin at Katydid CDE

by US Equestrian Communications | 4/24/2025 10:00:00 AM

Tryon, N.C. – Pony drivers from training through advanced levels will vie for National Champion titles this week at Katydid CDE, hosted at North Carolina’s Tryon International Equestrian Center. A total of 10 divisions from the pony, small pony, and VSE (Very Small Equine) feature qualified competitors for national championships: Advanced Pair Pony Advanced Single Pony Intermediate Pair Pony Intermediate Single Pony Preliminary Pair Pony Preliminary Pair Small Pony Preliminary...

Competition Set to Begin at 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/23/2025 4:54:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ (K3DE) is set to begin following the completion of the first horse inspection. A field of 34 horse-and-athlete combinations from six countries are competing for the top title in the CCI5*-L. The event will also play host to the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™. The highest-placed U.S. combination in the CCI5*-L will win the national champion...

Santa Anita Park Confirmed as Venue for Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 Equestrian Events

by FEI Communications | 4/15/2025 12:45:00 PM

©FEI/Benjamin Clark Lausanne (SUI) - Santa Anita Park, located in proximity to the Los Angeles city area, has been confirmed as the venue of the equestrian events of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28). “Santa Anita Park will be a spectacular venue for the LA28 Olympic equestrian events,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said. “The FEI has very fond memories of Santa Anita, which had hosted the equestrian events at the 1984 Olympic Games. The venue is set to offer a...

US Equestrian Renews Longstanding Partnership with Ariat International as the Official Equestrian Apparel and Performance Footwear of US Equestrian Teams

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/14/2025 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the renewal of its multi-year partnership with Ariat International , as the Official Equestrian Apparel of US Equestrian and the US Equestrian Teams. We are also proud to communicate that Ariat will continue as the Official Equestrian Performance Footwear of US Equestrian. The new agreement promises creative collaboration between both Ariat International and US Equestrian while outfitting athletes, members, and fans of equestrian sport with...

Vaulting Athletes, Coaches, Officials, and Community invited to Complete FEI Survey

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/19/2025 2:39:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The FEI Vaulting Working Group, tasked with the revision of the FEI Vaulting Code of Points - Degree of Difficulty (DoD), has created a survey to collect feedback from Vaulters, Coaches, Officials, as well as members of the Vaulting community to identify areas of improvement. The goal is to ensure that the rules governing free tests reflect the true challenge of movements, encourage creativity, and support the growth of the sport. Your insights will help identify areas for...

Kimmy Palmer Earns Fifth Overall in FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/6/2025 4:52:00 PM

Basel, Switzerland - Kimmy Palmer performed a beautiful freestyle today to earn an 8.227 in the Individual Women's Freestyle secure a top five finish in the FEI Vaulting World Cup Final in Basel. Palmer and Rosenstalz 99 were elegant and fluid in the execution of their freestyle, which received a 9.0 and a 9.113 for their two technical components from the judges. Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) and Rosenstalz 99, a 2007 Rheinlander gelding (Rosencharmeur x Fidermark), owned by Club Ippico...