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Competition Concludes at the 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/22/2025 8:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East concluded four days of top-notch hunter competition on Sunday, June 22, with the final four national champions crowned. Additionally, the overall National Grand Champions for the 3’3” and 3’6” heights were recognized for earning the best scores across all sections. Paisley Park and Faith Schuttemeyer. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian 3’6” Large Junior Hunter...

Meet the Faces of the Split Rock Jumping Tour Grant Recipients

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/22/2025 11:12:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2025 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) attracts hundreds of youth athletes each year. This year, ten athletes received grants sponsored by Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT), covering the costs associated with competition for one horse. Selections were made based on financial need, in addition to the exhibition of exemplary sportsmanship and horsemanship. ©Christine Rivet/US Equestrian Grant recipient Maya John of Morrisvile, N.C., will...

Second Half of 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Welcomes the 15 & Under Age Groups at the Kentucky Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/21/2025 8:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The third day of the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) brought the 15 & under riders into the spotlight with the first of the classic and under saddle phases. With nearly 200 trips taking place in the Walnut Ring, it was an exciting first full day of summer at the Kentucky Horse Park for juniors and their families. Paisley Park and Faith Schuttemeyer. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian 3’6” Large Junior Hunter 15...

U.S. Jumping Team Finishes in Fifth Place in the Longines League of Nations™ Rotterdam CSIO5*-LLN

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/21/2025 12:27:00 PM

Laura Kraut and Bisquetta (©Helen Cruden) Rotterdam, Netherlands – The U.S. Jumping Team finished fifth in the third leg of the Longines League of Nations™ at CHIO Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The home nation took home the win on ten total faults, with France finishing in second with 13 faults, and Great Britain in third on 16 faults. Round one was led off by Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.), serving as pathfinder for the team, aboard Caracole de la Roque, a 2014...

Four New National Champions Crowned at Day Two of the 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/20/2025 10:00:00 PM

Verified and Parker Peacock. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Lexingon, Ky. – The first national champions emerged on the second day of competition at the 2025 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East . All four of the sections for the 16-17 age group tackled a challenging test on Skip Bailey’s handy course in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Walnut Ring on Friday leading into the overall awards presentations. 3’6” Large Junior Hunter 16-17...

USEF to Host FEI Pony Measuring Session

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/20/2025 2:06:00 PM

The USEF will host an FEI Pony Measuring Session at Charlotte’s Creek Farm in Georgetown, KY on July 23, 2025. Athletes or Owners of ponies interested in attending the FEI Measuring Session must complete the online application on the USEF Athlete Dashboard . If you are not a USEF member, please contact [email protected] to receive access to the online application. Deadline for Applications: July 1, 2025 Deadline for Cancellation without charge: July 10, 2025 The full expenses associated...

Day One of 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Brings Top Competition to the Kentucky Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/19/2025 10:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Day one of the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) kicked off on Thursday, June 19, with the 16-17 age groups completing their first phases. The Skip Bailey-designed jump courses are set in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Walnut Ring while the under saddle classes run in the iconic Rolex Stadium. Exhibitors enjoyed an afternoon ice cream hour on Thursday thanks to generous support from Markel. Verified and Parker Peacock. ©Leslie...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to Combined Driving Pathway Program Lists

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/19/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the Combined Driving Pathway Program lists for 2025. The Driving Pathway Program is a structured performance ladder designed to increase the national standard of Combined Driving in the U.S. and achieve recognition on the world stage. The pathway consists of Emerging, Developing, Pre-Elite, and Elite programs for driving athletes as well as a Developing Equine Program for horses and ponies with the potential to successfully compete at...

2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Set to Begin at the Kentucky Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/18/2025 7:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Eight National Champion titles are on the line this week for junior riders in the hunter discipline. More than 400 entries are set to compete in the 2025 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC), which is being held at the Kentucky Horse Park and hosted by Split Rock Jumping Tour. Competitors at JHNC will complete three phases: classic round, under saddle, and handy hunter round. Each jumping phase counts for 40% of the total score and...

Athlete Selection Memo Now Available for the 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/18/2025 10:00:00 AM

©Krisztina Horváth/Hoefnet.com Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has published the athlete selection memo for the 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses applicants. The 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses Championship location and date are to be confirmed by the FEI. The preliminary information is provided to assist athletes with competition planning and is subject to change. The selection information is based upon the recommendations of the...