Lexington, Ky. – Over the past 12 months, the FEI Dressage Test Writing Group has carefully reviewed the FEI Dressage Tests and evaluated the proposed amendments through a live test riding evaluation. The primary objective of this review was to ensure that the tests remain aligned with the agreed Object of Dressage, while updating their technical requirements to include movements that better demonstrate suppleness, balance and self-carriage. The revisions also seek to ensure an...

Harrisburg, Pa. - An exciting week of junior competition came to a close on Sunday at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with the highly anticipated USEF/Valencia Saddlery Hunter Seat Medal Final . One hundred-and-fifty-five combinations contested the national championship, vying for the title over two rounds and a testing phase. The 2026 course was designed by Kevin Holowack and judges Geoff Teall and Jennifer Bauersachs. Athletes were challenged over fences set to 3’6” in height...

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....

Leesburg, Va. - The first day of dressage has concluded at Morven Park International, and as the last competition of the season that counts towards the final standings of the USEF Eventing National Championships League, many athletes are looking to improve their position on the leaderboards. The League take the athletes’ three best scores for the season at the level — one of which must be earned at a long-format competition for CCI2* through CCI4*. With a lower score this weekend,...

Leesburg, Va. – This week, Morven Park International Equestrian Center in beautiful Leesburg, Va., will host the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L, where 37 horse-and-athlete combinations are set to compete for the champion title and a share of the $200,000 purse. Competition begins on Thursday, October 8, and concludes on Sunday, October 11. Now in its second year, the US Equestrian Open Eventing Series has drawn top athletes from 20 qualifying competitions across the country,...

Mill Spring, N.C . – The 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Ponies & Para Driving concluded Sunday at Tryon International Equestrian Center, capping a beautiful week of competition in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as part of the Tryon Fall CDE. Sixteen combinations competed for national championship titles. Sarah Reitz and Fferm Gwenffrwd Onyx Star (©Shannon Brinkman Photography) Advanced Single Pony National Champion: Sarah Reitz and Fferm...

Munich, Germany – The Defender U.S. Driving Team wrapped up a full weekend of competition on Sunday, September 6, at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses , closing out the championship with the cones phase at München-Riem. The team finished 10th overall amongst a competitive field of horses and drivers from 18 countries. Andrew Marcoux and Loretta (©Melanie Guillamont) “The weather was lovely, the organization responsive, and the American drivers in...

Beginning September 1, 2026, Karen Homer-Brown will serve as US Equestrian’s Affiliate & Member Relations/Engagement Liaison. In this new role, she will serve as a trusted, knowledgeable resource for members, affiliates, and equestrian leaders across the country while helping information flow between the field and USEF. ©Ashley Swift/US Equestrian Strong affiliate relationships and meaningful engagement with our diverse membership are priorities for USEF. To advance those...

Wayne, Ill. – Competition continued Friday at the U.S. Dressage National Championships, hosted at HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. Three new national champions topped the podium in the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Grand Prix National Championship, Aspen Leaf Farm/USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship, and the USEF Dressage Medal Seat Final 13 & Under. Six- and 7-year-old horses entered the HITS Arena for the first time this week, marking the start of both the...

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%,...