Leesburg, Va. - The first 14 horse-and-athlete combinations took to the Grand Prix Arena at Morven Park International Equestrian Center on Thursday morning for the first day of dressage as part of the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L. Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Denim, a 2015 Holsteiner gelding (Dinken x Celia II) owned by Caroline Moran, Ann Jones, Ann Lapides, and Neill Sites, took the early lead on a score of 27.5 penalties. Phillip Dutton and Denim became the overnight...

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Vejer de la Frontera CSIO3*. The competition will take place as part of Circuito Hípico del Sol in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, from October 22-26. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in...

Leesburg, Va. – This week, Morven Park International Equestrian Center in beautiful Leesburg, Va. will host one of the most anticipated weekends in eventing, where 18 new national champions and the inaugural US Equestrian Open Eventing Final winner will be crowned. Competition begins Thursday, October 9, and runs through Sunday, October 12, featuring three premier events: the USEF Eventing National Championships League, the USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championships, and the US...

Have you ever found yourself wondering how USEF cases are resolved? Ever pondered whether you’d be a good judge of the facts in a drugs and medications case? Consider applying to join the USEF Hearing Committee. The Hearing Committee is a key part of regulations enforcement at US Equestrian. When USEF has concluded its investigation of a drugs and medications case, horse welfare complaint, or other type of rule violation and decides to pursue disciplinary action, the member involved will...

Gladstone, N.J. - The 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East began today with strong performances through Phase I and II of competition. A total of 37 combinations contested Phases I and II, hosted at the historic Hamilton Farms, home of the USET Foundation. After a competitive first day, Eleanor Rudnicki (Conroe, Texas) and Qwantreau head into tomorrow’s final at the top of the leaderboard after earning a combined score of 239 at the conclusion of both phases....

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce significant updates and enhancements to the EventPass by EquiTrace platform designed to streamline the horse health documentation process at USEF-licensed competitions that subscribe to the EventPass system. Competitors are encouraged to use EventPass to ensure their health documents meet competition requirements prior to their arrival at the venues utilizing EventPass. By eliminating the need for paper-based verification, the software helps...

Gladstone, N.J. - 37 of the nation’s top young equestrians are set to compete this weekend at the prestigious 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East, held at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. from October 3-5. This year’s format will follow a condensed two-day competition schedule, with flatwork and gymnastics hosted on Saturday, and the final jumping phases on Sunday. Taylor Cawley and Oki D'Eclipse, 2024 Platinum...

On September 21, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture announced the confirmation of a New World Screwworm (NWS) case in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. This new case is located near a major highway from Monterrey, Mexico to Laredo, Texas, one of the most heavily trafficked commercial thoroughfares in the world. Screwworm was once eradicated from the United States and potential incursion threatens the equine industry. Why is Protecting the United...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to welcome the return of Turnham Green as the title sponsor of the USEF Junior Jumper National Championships. The Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships are set to take place October 8-11, 2025, at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, Penn. The event provides a premier platform for U.S. junior jumping athletes to compete against their peers in a three-day competition format. This event features both a Prix des States Team...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Neogen as an Official Sponsor. Since joining US Equestrian as an official sponsor in April 2024, Neogen has provided valuable support, resources, and educational tools to benefit the Federation and its members. A global leader in animal and human biosecurity, Neogen is dedicated to the research and development of comprehensive care solutions that promote equine health and well-being. The company...