Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Driving Team sits in third place on a combined score of 81.84 at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hands, held in Aachen, Germany, from August 17-23, 2026. Chester Weber (Ocala, Fla.) and James Fairclough (Newton, N.J.) drove down centerline Friday in the historic venue, finishing the dressage phase for the Defender U.S. Driving Team. Weber brought the drama as he broke his own World Championship Dressage record, scoring an 81.083%,...

Aachen, Germany - The Defender U.S. Eventing Team has secured team bronze, finishing on a final team total of 113.5, at the conclusion of competition at the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The team saw all three remaining combinations produce stellar clear rounds today in the main stadium at Aachen, ensuring the team's second-consecutive FEI Eventing World Championships podium finish. Will Coleman (Free Union, Va.) and Diabolo , a 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Diarado x...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships. On veterinary advice, Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) has withdrawn her original mount, Bisquetta, and will now ride Baloutinue in the championship. The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships will now include the following combinations. Natalie Dean (Palo Alto, Calif.) and Mr Boombastic , a 2014 Selle...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships, hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-16, 2026. Genay Vaughn (Elk Grove, Calif.) and Gino, a 2011 KWPN gelding (Bretton Woods x Haarlem) owned by Michele Vaughn, and cared for by Alex Levine-Nevel, will be replaced by Meagan Davis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Toronto Lightfoot, a 2013 Oldenburg gelding (Totilas x Onassis) owned by Scott...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the two individual jumping combinations selected to represent U.S. Jumping at the CSI-Y Aachen, hosted from August 21-23, 2026, during the FEI Jumping World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The athletes will be supported by Erin Keating, Director of Jumping Development Programs. The following combinations will represent U.S. Jumping at the 2026 CSI-Y Aachen, hosted during the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen, and are listed in...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is announcing a substitution to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships. Jordan LaPlaca (Ledyard, Ct.) and Gold Play have formally withdrawn and will be replaced by Kasey Perry-Glass (Wellington, Fla.) and Heartbeat W.P. “In the spirit of staying true to my core convictions as a horseman and as a committed partner to my horse, Gold Play, I have decided to withdraw from this year's FEI Dressage World...

Lexington, Ky. — Today, US Equestrian officially launches the Horses Are Everything campaign and asks one simple question – What is it about horses? The campaign is a celebration of horses, what we love about them, and their impact on us, but importantly, it extends an invitation to new audiences with the primary goal of growing awareness, fans, and participation in the sport. As part of the launch, US Equestrian is debuting an anthem video and a dedicated dynamic website,...

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian announces a substitution for the Defender U.S. Eventing Squad ahead of the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships. Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) has formally withdrawn Possante, who will now be replaced by Dutton’s other mount, Denim. The Defender U.S. Eventing Squad for the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships will now include the following combinations. Will Coleman (Free Union, Va.) and Diabolo , a 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Diarado x Aljano 2)...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Driving Team for the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses, hosted in Munich, Germany, from September 1-6, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Marcie Quist, Team Leader Steven Morrissey, and Team Veterinarian Dr. Crystal Riczu. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Driving Team for the 2026 FEI Driving World...

As search technology evolves, it’s easier than ever to just type a question into your browser bar and get an answer from AI. US Equestrian wants you to use that tool with caution if your question pertains to a specific element of our rules. Our sport department and Equine Drugs and Medications office have encountered situations in the past few weeks of members receiving Google AI summaries that contain inaccurate information about drug policies or equipment rules. In one case, a member...