Owners should be aware that, beginning this spring, horses may serve suspensions alongside their trainers for certain drug positives. Starting with samples collected after May 31, 2026, cases involving Category II, III, or IV substances that result in a suspension for the trainer will also require the tested horse who in question be suspended at the same time and for the same duration. The US Equestrian Board of Directors approved this change, along with other edits to the Drugs and Medication...

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian would like to remind youth eventing athletes that the Area Declaration deadline for the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships is quickly approaching. The 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships will be held June 25–28, 2026, at The Maryland International and Horse Trials in Adamstown, Md. Athletes interested in competing must submit their USEF Area Declaration through their USEF Athlete Dashboard prior to May 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m....

Lexington, Ky. – The deadline for application submissions to compete at 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), to be held in Traverse City, Mich., July 27 – August 2, is quickly approaching. Youth athletes competing in the disciplines of dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications before the end of this year’s qualification period to be eligible to compete at the 2026 championship. Dressage For athletes who plan to compete in the 2026 FEI North...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that bid applications are now open for the 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. Organizers interested in hosting are invited to submit applications in accordance with the official criteria now available. ©US Equestrian The 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championship criteria , developed by the Driving Sport Committee and approved by the USEF Executive Committee, outlines eligibility, class offerings, and...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the USEF Dressage Pathway Program lists. The following combinations have met the necessary eligibility criteria and have been added to the respective program lists. Geñay Vaughn and her partner, Gino, the newest additions to the USEF Dressage Pre-Elite Program. (©Terri Miller) “It’s been exciting to see such positive results early in the 2026 season, particularly with so many athletes and horses...

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Stuart as the U.S. Endurance Team Chef d’Equipe for the 2026 competition year. Mr. Stuart will lead the program through the remainder of the 2026 season, culminating with preparation for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship in Al Ula on November 28, 2026. Jeffrey Stuart, Chef d'Equipe of the U.S. Endurance team (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Stuart) "I am so excited and grateful to be part of this...

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the 2026 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships . This scholarship program awards two $2,500 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equine knowledge or equestrian experience while in college. (©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian) Meet the 2025 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship recipients. The scholarships are available to US Equestrian competing members and...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the extension of its longstanding partnership with Munich-based glove specialist, Roeckl Sports . As part of the renewed agreement, Roeckl Sports will maintain its role as the Official Riding Glove of US Equestrian. Roeckl Sports is a globally recognized manufacturer of premium riding gloves, known for their commitment to enhancing connection between horses and athletes. Designed to deliver exceptional grip and tactility, Roeckl gloves offer...

Photos from the Pegasus Awards Gala and SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner are now available from official event photographer Adam Brennan. To browse and download complimentary watermarked images for personal use, visit the photo gallery here . Please credit Adam Brennan and tag @picturesbyab on Facebook and Instagram if you share images on social media. To purchase high resolution downloads or prints, visit the USEF Awards 2025 album on www.picturesbyab.com . Use the password...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Toklat Originals , which will continue as the Official Endurance Saddle Pad of the U.S. Endurance Team and, through Myler Bits, as the Official Bit of US Equestrian. The sport of endurance challenges both horse and athlete by testing speed, stamina, and the ability to successfully navigate varying terrain and distances. The U.S. Endurance Team will culminate its 2026 season at the FEI Endurance World...