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US Equestrian Announces U.S. Endurance Team for 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship

by | 10/13/2026 3:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations named to the U.S. Endurance Team for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb, UAE on December 19, 2026, and the team will be led by Chef d'Equipe Jeffrey Stuart. The following unranked athlete-and-horse combinations have been selected to the U.S. Endurance Team for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championships and are listed in alphabetical order. Heather Davis (The Plains, Va.) and SM Mi Anay , a 2015...

Newsflash: Sharon White and Claus 63 Claim US Equestrian Open Eventing Final Title

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/11/2026 2:55:00 PM

Leesburg, Va. – The second edition of the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final concluded at Morven Park International Equestrian Center, with Sharon White (Summit Point, W.V.) and Claus 63, her own 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Helenenhof’s Catoo x Levisto Z), delivering a confident performance in the final jumping phase to capture the win on a 30.8. The pair’s victory capped an exciting week of world-class competition. White and Claus 63 sat second after dressage on a 26.0, and moved...

Sharon White and Claus 63 Capture the Win in the US Equestrian Open Final CCI4*-L, White Becomes First Woman to Win the Title

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/11/2026 4:39:00 PM

Leesburg, Va. - The second edition of the $200,000 US Equestrian Open Eventing Final concluded at Morven Park International Equestrian Center with Sharon White (Summit Point, W.V.) and Claus 63 delivering a standout performance in the final jumping phase to capture the win. It was a historic result as White became the first woman to win a US Equestrian Open Final, with four previous winners across jumping, eventing, and dressage. White and "Claus” solidified their victory after producing...

Coleman and Off The Record Take Over the Lead After Cross-Country at US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/10/2026 4:24:00 PM

Leesburg, Va. - Cross-country day at the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L delivered a major shake-up on the leaderboard. Thirty-three horse-and-rider combinations tackled Derek di Grazia’s (USA) challenging 5,783-meter track at Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Va. Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Off The Record, a 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding (VDL Arkansas x ARD Ohio), owned by Off The Record Syndicate, rose to the top, stopping the clock in 10:01, inside...

Over 150 Athlete-and-Horse Combinations Set to Contest USEF/Valencia Saddlery Hunter Seat Medal Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/10/2026 9:16:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. - More than 150 athlete-and-horse combinations will take center stage in the historic Harrisburg Coliseum on Sunday, October 11, for the 2026 USEF/Valencia Saddlery Hunter Seat Medal Final . Competing for one of equitation’s most prestigious titles, competitors will navigate a course set to 3’6” designed by Kevin Holowack in pursuit of the coveted Adrian Van Sinderen Trophy. All entries will compete in the opening round and judges Jennifer Bauersachs and Geoff...

2026 USEA/USEF CCIYH3*-S Developing Horse National Championships Crowned

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/10/2026 10:37:00 PM

Leesburg, Va. - The first national title of the weekend was awarded Saturday afternoon at Morven Park International and Fall Horse Trials after contenders took to the cross-country field and show jumping arena in Leesburg, Va. Influential courses were set throughout the venue, with cross-country courses designed by Derek di Grazia (USA) and Jefferey Kibbie (USA). Show jumping was designed by Christopher Barnard (USA) in the Grand Prix arena and offered an action-packed day for spectators and...

Dressage Concludes for the 2026 USEA/USEF Developing Horse National Championships and 2026 USEF Eventing National Championships League

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/9/2026 9:47:00 PM

Leesburg, Va. - The second and final day of dressage concluded with new leaders across the board heading into the show jumping and cross-country phases tomorrow in all seven divisions of competition at the Morven Park International Equestrian Center. During the second day of dressage, the USEA/USEF Developing Horse National Championships began, while the USEF Eventing National Championships League action continued. Dressage in the Grand Prix arena came to a close for the CCI4*-S with Meg...

Smith and Danito Set the Pace in Record-Breaking Dressage, Leading an All-Female Top Three in the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/9/2026 5:00:00 PM

Leesburg, Va. - The dressage phase of the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L concluded on Friday at Morven Park International Equestrian Center. Twenty horse-and-athlete combinations completed their tests in the Grand Prix Arena, making up the second half of the 36 total starters of the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final field. Tamie Smith (Murrieta, Calif.) and her long-time partner, Danito, delivered a record-breaking performance with a score of 22.8 penalties to take over the lead....

Violet Tatum and BP Swifty Lead After Phase I in the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/8/2026 10:32:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - Competition for the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships kicked off with Phase I of the Individual Championships, the $5,000 Turnham Green/USEF Prix des States Welcome Class. Held in the historic Harrisburg Coliseum at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, the class saw 26 athletes contest a 1.35m course with faults converted to time, designed by Kevin Holowack. Violet Tatum and BP Swifty | ©USEquestrian Violet Tatum (Los Angeles, Calif.) and BP Swifty,...

Zone 4 Claims 2026 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper Prix des States Team Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/9/2026 10:10:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - The Harrisburg Coliseum was buzzing with anticipation Friday evening as six teams representing their USHJA zones competed for the coveted title of Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper Prix des States Team Champions. After two tightly contested rounds, Zone 4 emerged victorious for the third consecutive year. Zone 4 | ©US Equestrian Designed by Kevin Holowack, the championship course featured a modified Nations Cup format with two rounds over fences set to 1.40m in height....