Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Perrigo Company plc as title sponsor of the U.S. Para Dressage Team through 2023 and 2024. Perrigo has been an Official Partner of US Equestrian and U.S. Para Dressage programs and events since 2021. “Perrigo is proud to be the new title sponsor for the U.S. Para Dressage Team,” said Murray S. Kessler, President and CEO of Perrigo. “As a leading provider of consumer self-care products and over-the-counter health and...

Selection procedures for the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Singles and selection procedures for the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-hands are both published on the USEF website . Athletes wishing to be considered for any of the 2022 FEI Driving World Championships can apply online via their Athlete Dashboard by May 1, 2022 with a $70 application fee . Late applications will be accepted through June 15, 2022 with a $300 late fee. FEI Qualification Criteria and...

Lexington, Ky – US Equestrian has announced a presidential rule modification to allow an alternative option of qualifying for the 2021 USEF Dressage Seat Medal (DSM) Finals in case of the cancellation of a 2020 Dressage Seat Medal Semi-Final. Under Section 2 of Article DR133: Dressage Seat Equitation, the top two riders in a semi-final class at a Great American/USDF Regional Championship qualify for the finals. Under the presidential modification, if a 2020 DSM Semi-Final is cancelled,...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the winners of two prestigious awards in the discipline of endurance. Cheryl Van Deusen has been awarded the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award, and Kate Bishop has been awarded the Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Trophy. Cheryl Van Deusen and Hoover the Mover at the USEF Endurance National Championships (Becky Pearman Photography) The Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award is presented to the top U.S. senior endurance rider. This award...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) requests that members review Annex A, a supplement to DR121 of the USEF Dressage Rules for updates and changes that are in effect as of February 1, 2019. These rules can be found on the USEF website under the Dressage “ Rules & Equipment ” section, in the forms and publications. Important to note are the following, in addition to the updates and changes: Some previously unpermitted bits are now allowed at USEF/United States Dressage...

South Jordan, Utah – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/American Vaulting Association (AVA) Vaulting National Championships will host the best vaulters in the country this week at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park in South Jordan, Utah, on August 24-27, 2017. More than 175 vaulters and 50 horses, along with coaches and lungers, will meet to compete for championships in ten divisions. Awards include team champions in A, B, and C divisions, while male and female individuals...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Roxanne Trunnell (Rowlett, Texas) has been added to the U.S. Paralympic Equestrian squad for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 7-18. Trunnell will be entered as an individual in the Grade Ia division with Royal Dancer, Julia Handt’s 2005 Westphalian gelding. As a result of a Danish athlete withdrawing from the Paralympics, the Fédération Equestre...

The inaugural Global Champions League team competition is set to kick off with explosive action this Sunday 10th April and the much-anticipated team combination rider list can be revealed today. History will Stefano Grasso / LGCT be made as 12 teams take to the white sands of Miami Beach, USA, for the first competition of the 15 event championship. Speculation has been mounting as to which rider combination each team will field, with tactics, strategy and a long term game plan all coming into...

Lexington, Ky. - The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover will feature a special concert- Hunter Hayes & Friends - following Saturday's Cross-Country. Known as the "Best Weekend All Year," Rolex Kentucky takes place April 28 - May 1 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Hayes, a 5-time GRAMMY nominee whose hits include his most recent single "21" and the No. 1 smashes "Wanted," "Somebody's Heartbreak" and "I Want Crazy," will perform at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky...

Wayne, Ill. – The country’s young dressage talent will descend upon Wayne, Ill. this week for the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp. This annual competition, running Friday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23 at the Lamplight Equestrian Center, will include three days of top notch competition across four divisions. These championships include the USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship presented by Dressage Today, the...