Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updated program member lists to the USA Dressage Pathway Program, encompassing the USA Dressage Elite, Pre-Elite, Development, Emerging Young Horse and Youth programs for dressage athletes in the United States. These program lists are established based on competition results within the past 12 months and are supported by Christine Traurig, USEF Dressage Chef d’Equipe, Development and Young Horse Coach, and George Williams, USEF...

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...

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...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a grant opportunity sponsored by Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) for athletes aiming to compete at the 2025 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East . SRJT will award ten grants covering all entry costs for one horse at this year’s championship, which takes place June 18-22, 2025, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Submit your application through the grant portal on USEF.org here . Applications will...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce 11 new organizations are becoming a part of the USEF Community Outreach Program . These organizations are now recognized as USEF Community Outreach Organizations and join a network of 29 organizations dedicated to equine-assisted services, therapy, and learning who are united by their standards and mission to offer these services on a free or sliding scale. Since the program’s inception in 2021, the program has helped thousands...

L-R: Dana Glass, Katherine Bateson-Chandler, and Beezie Madden sit on a panel during the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. – An accomplished panel of athletes and trainers from diverse backgrounds highlighted the Thursday afternoon session of the 2025 US Equestrian Meeting Annual Meeting. The session, which was led by US Equestrian Chief of Sport and Olympic gold medalist, David O’Connor, featured conversations with U.S. Jumping Team...

Lexington, Ky. - The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games were a highlight of 2024, showcasing not only world-class competition but an extraordinary level of media interest and coverage. US Equestrian Senior Director of Sport Communications & Social Media, Carly Weilminster, sat down with Hallye Griffin, US Equestrian Director of FEI Sport, to discuss the successes and challenges of promoting equestrian sports during the Games at the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting. ©Avery Wallace/US...

As the US Equestrian Open of Eventing qualifiers for 2025 approach, Alec Lochore’s expertise as a course designer is set to play a pivotal role in the series. For The Event at Terranova, he will craft the CCI4*-S course, that will challenge both the horses and athletes alike. Phillip Dutton and Azure successfully navigated Lochore's CCI4*-S course at the 2024 Event at Terranova (©SHANNON BRINKMAN) Lochore is a highly respected figure in the world of eventing. With an impressive...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is thrilled to continue its decade-long partnership with Neue Schule, one of the leading bit manufacturers in the industry, as the Official Bit of US Equestrian. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Neue Schule has expanded their sponsorship to include participation as an Official Sponsor of the US Equestrian Annual Meeting and the new annual Heart Horse Award. Neue Schule gifted $500 and a complimentary bit to the winner of the Inaugural Heart Horse Award, Kilcarna...

Lexington, Ky. – During the General Session of the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting, US Equestrian President Tom O’Mara and CEO Bill Moroney spoke to members and staff. A presentation by U.S. Para Dressage Team Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Michel Assouline highlighted the program's success in 2024 and the roadmap that contributed to the team’s performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Following the overall theme of “It’s All About the...