Wellington, Fla. – In front of a sold-out crowd and in a palpable atmosphere, Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 bested the class of 40 world-class entries to take top honors in the $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series event. Kukuk, who is coming off an incredible 2024 competition season with Checker 47, hoisted the US Equestrian Open trophy atop the podium in the inaugural US Equestrian Open Jumping Final, etching their names into history. Laura Kraut...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is accepting applications for the USEF Eventing Development Coach position through March 17, 2025 . Leslie Law has overseen the USEF Eventing Development program for the past decade and will now transition into the role of U.S. Eventing Team Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager. The USEF Eventing Development Coach will work closely with Law and Karyn Shuter, the newly appointed High Performance Advisor, on the overall Eventing Pathway Program...

Lexington, Ky . - US Equestrian is now accepting applications for two new USEF Dressage Pathway Coach positions. The USEF Dressage Pathway Coaches will work closely with USEF Dressage Chef d’Equipe, Development & Young Horse Coach, Christine Traurig and Dressage Pathway Development Advisor & Youth Coach, George Williams. Together, as a team, they will focus on the overall Dressage Pathway Program strategy, determining key performance indicators for selected combinations and...

Wellington, Fla. - The U.S. Para Dressage Program hosted the first Para Dressage Symposium of the year in Wellington, Fla., offering feedback and access to judging for combinations within the program. The two-day symposium is a key development opportunity in the continued progression of the program for Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, who has officially renewed his leadership role through the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the USEF Eventing Development Coach position. Leslie Law has overseen the USEF Eventing Development program for the past decade and will now transition into the role of U.S. Eventing Team Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager. The USEF Eventing Development Coach will work closely with Law and Karyn Shuter, the newly appointed High Performance Advisor, on the overall Eventing Pathway Program strategy, determining...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the 2025 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships . This scholarship program awards five $1,000 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equine knowledge or equestrian experience while in college. Meet the 2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship recipients. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian The scholarships are available to US Equestrian competing members and...

Lexington, Ky. - The ability to teach does not always go hand in hand with athletic achievement. The athletes with the most impressive competitive record aren’t necessarily the ones who are the most adept at teaching others to achieve success. In many sports, including equestrian, there are well-supported pathways to competitive achievements as an athlete, but the systems for teaching teachers are less well established. Cam Kiosoglous, Ph.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Program...

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...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the confirmed qualifying details for the US Equestrian Open Jumping Final, which will take place during the Rolex Finale week of the Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington International in Wellington, Fla. The US Equestrian Open Jumping Final will feature the $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix, a Rolex Series event, marking the inaugural edition of the final, featuring increased prize money, a custom commissioned trophy,...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian congratulates the winners of the 2024 Combined Driving Annual Awards. These awards recognize the top U25 driving athletes from the 2024 calendar year as well as a volunteer who has been nominated for their exemplary service to US Equestrian driving competitions. U25 Driver of the Year - Under 12: Ashton Maye Ashton Maye (Fairfield, Va.) competed with his own horse, Zeizo, a 13-year-old Irish Cob gelding, for the first time during the 2024 season. The duo had major...