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Diabolo and Will Coleman Lead the Way After Day One of the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian™

by | 4/23/2026 7:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian™ kicked off on a beautiful morning in the Bluegrass for the first day of dressage competition. Diabolo and Will Coleman sit as the current overnight leaders in the CCI5*-L competition on an impressive score of 27.3 penalties. The combination also currently tops the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship, as the highest placed U.S. combination. The Cosequin Lexington...

EHV-1 Is Here to Stay; Here’s What We Do About It

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/27/2026 9:14:00 AM

Many horse owners become acutely aware of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) when there’s an outbreak or a reported positive test in your local community. The reality is that EHV is a permanent part of the equine environment – not just at horse shows, but across the population. ©US Equestrian/Devyn Trethewey Virtually all horses are exposed to the EHV-1 virus at a young age, and the virus hides out (is “latent”) in most horses without causing symptoms. The virus is...

Will Coleman and Diabolo Victorious in 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/26/2026 7:58:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Diabolo championed a historic day at the Kentucky Horse Park, topping the leaderboard of the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian. Today marked the second time in just three years a U.S. combination has won the event after a previous 15-year drought of a home winner. The pair were impeccable throughout the competition, adding only time penalties in the show jumping phase to their dressage score to...

HSH Blake and Pamukcu Sit as Top Americans on Day Two of 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian™

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/24/2026 8:18:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The dressage phase of the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian™ concluded on Friday, April 24 with Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake finishing as the highest-placed U.S. combination to be the overnight leaders in the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship. The duo is currently in fourth place overall on a dressage score of 26.6. Tamie Smith and Danito maintain their lead in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, atop the...

U.S. Jumping Team Announces Short List for 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen: An Exclusive Q&A with Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/23/2026 10:50:00 AM

US Equestrian has announced the ten athletes named to the U.S. Jumping Team Short List ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships , set to take place in Aachen, Germany, from August 17–23, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. There may be a stage no more fitting for the FEI World Championship than CHIO Aachen. The venue is often likened to The Championships at Wimbledon, a place where sport’s greatest stories are...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team Short List for 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/17/2026 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes and horses selected to the U.S. Jumping Team Short List ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen, to be hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 16-23, 2026. The Short List athletes and horses will compete across five different Observation Events before the final team selection in early July. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes and...

Kent Farrington and Greya Finish Top of the Podium in 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/12/2026 9:38:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas – Two U.S. combinations finished on the podium at the 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final Fort Worth, with Kent Farrington and Greya leading from start to finish, and Katie Dinan and Out of the Blue SCF steadily moving up the standings throughout the week to take third on nine total penalties. Daniel Deusser (GER) and Otello de Guldenboom finished in second. ©US Equestrian Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) and his own Greya, a 2014 Oldenburg (Colestus x...

NEWSFLASH: Kent Farrington & Greya Win 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final™ Fort Worth

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/12/2026 5:19:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas – Kent Farrington (USA) and Greya have won the 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final Fort Worth, finishing the event on just a total of four faults across four days of competition. The U.S. finished with two on the podium, as Katie Dinan (New York, N.Y.) and Out of the Blue SCF took third overall after their spectacular week in Fort Worth. More news to follow. Results Keep Up with US Equestrian For updates on the FEI World Cup Finals, follow USA Dressage on...

Farrington Extends Overall Lead in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final with Incredible Finish Aboard Greya in Final Round II

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/11/2026 12:12:00 AM

Fort Worth, Texas – Kent Farrington and Greya wowed the crowd in Dickies Arena tonight in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final Round II showcasing their incredible form and consistency, adding another podium-topping performance to their resume as a combination. The pair bested a seven-horse jump off, crossing through the timers as the last combination to go in the second round and stopping the clock in 34.36 seconds. Eiken Sato (JPN) and Chadellano JRA took second place, while Kevin...

Vaulting Athletes Named to the Short List for the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/8/2026 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the vaulting athletes named to the short list for the FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be held in Aachen, Germany, from August 10-23, 2026. The U.S. Vaulting Team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Seely, Assistant Chef d’Equipe Lisa Zielenske, Team Veterinarian Dr. Bart Halsberghe and Team Leader Steven Morrissey. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Vaulting Team short list and are listed in...