Elkton, Md. – Eventing athletes at the MARS Maryland 5 Star CCI5*-L and USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship had their chance to tackle Ian Stark’s cross-country courses on Saturday. Windy and cool conditions helped keep the equine athletes energized to get around the undulating terrain at Fair Hill. Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Connor. ©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) finished cross-country day...

Harrisburg, Pa. – The Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final was the premier class on Sunday at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. A total of 208 junior competitors competed in the first round over Alan Lohman’s course in front of judges Jack Towell and Timmy Kees. The top 25 athletes returned for the second round over a new course, with the top six returning for final testing. Carlee McCutcheon clinched the win and the Adrian Van Sinderen Trophy with a fabulous round on...

Harrisburg, Pa. - Over 200 junior competitors will take part in the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final on October 15 at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The Final is a key equitation competition that dates back to 1948 and has played a role in the development of many top riders. Several competitors have gone on to represent the U.S. on senior teams, such as previous champions Kent Farrington, Lillie Keenan, Brian Moggre, Spencer Smith, and Jessica Springsteen. Luke Jensen won the...

Lexington, Ky. – Two athlete-and-horse combinations participated the U.S. Dressage European U25 Tour this spring and summer and scored top results. Ben Ebeling and Status Royal OLD competed in Belgium and France, while Erin Nichols and Elian Royale competed in the Netherlands. USEF Dressage Youth Coach George Williams advised the U.S. athletes to help them achieve strong scores in European competition. Ben Ebeling and Status Royal OLD compete in Crozet, France. (Photos Les Garennes)...

Lexington, Ky. – Blenheim EquiSports has announced the cancellation of the 2022 FEI Longines Jumping Nations Cup™ San Juan Capistrano, which was set to be held from May 10-15, 2022, in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., due to the current EHV-1 outbreak in California in a decision supported by both the FEI and US Equestrian. “The safety and welfare of our members and their horses is our top priority and most important responsibility, and while we are disappointed for the Blenheim...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the members of its newly repopulated Competition Task Force for 2021. These respected members of the equestrian community come to the task force with a diverse set of business skills and equestrian experience across multiple breeds and disciplines within our sport. The task force includes a mix of equestrian experts including Tom O’Mara (Chairman), Rob Burk, Elisabeth Goth, John Madden, Britt...

US Equestrian (USEF) is moving! From Friday, August 30, to Tuesday, September 3, the USEF office will be closed while we move to our new building within the Kentucky Horse Park. During this time, USEF’s online tools and services, including the website, Customer Care Center, horse and member records, fax, and email, will be unavailable . We recommend avoiding any digital communication with USEF (phone calls, email, faxing, etc.) throughout the duration of the move. If you are competing at...

Mill Spring, N.C. – The U.S. Para-Equestrian Team presented by Deloitte wrapped up the team portion of competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 on Friday. Rebecca Hart and Roxanne Trunnell performed the Team Tests in their respective grades, which were added to Thursday’s team scores for an overall result of 214.940%. The U.S. placed fifth out of 14 nations, and although the U.S. did not qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics through their participation...

Lexington, Ky. – In a continued effort to raise the standard of eventing show jumping course design in the United States, US Equestrian has announced its plans for the 2018 Eventing Show Jumping Course Advisor Program. After reviewing all FEI level eventing show jumping courses in 2017, US Equestrian Eventing Show Jumping Course Advisor Richard Jeffery will turn his focus to 12 National Horse Trial show jumping courses across the preliminary and intermediate levels in 2018. However, in a...

Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. Center for SafeSport has notified US Equestrian of an update to the Safe Sport Sanctions List following their issuance of a temporary suspension to Mitchell Steege based on allegations of misconduct. The temporary suspension of Steege prohibits him from participating, in any capacity, in any activity or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the United States Olympic Committee, the national governing bodies recognized by the United...