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US Equestrian Announces Athletes for 2026 Horsemastership Training Session

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/19/2025 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who have been invited to participate in the 2026 Horsemastership Training Session, taking place January 2-4, 2026, at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival showgrounds in Wellington, Fla. The Horsemastership Training Series is designed to identify and develop the next generation of top U.S. Show Jumping team athletes and includes mounted and unmounted sessions with top industry professionals. This year’s clinicians for the...

Call for Media Credential Applications: 2026 US Equestrian Annual Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/15/2025 3:03:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . - The US Equestrian Annual Meeting will take place at the Omni Hotel in Louisville, Ky., from Thursday, Jan. 15 to Saturday, Jan. 18, 2026. Members of the media who would like to attend should submit a request for credentials by Jan. 5, 2026. The Pegasus Awards Celebration and SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Celebration are also part of the annual meeting festivities, wrapping up the 2025 competition year across all breeds and disciplines. The multi-day event also offers...

US Equestrian Announces Dates and Deadlines for 2026 Dressage Competitions and USEF European Tours

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/11/2025 9:28:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the application opening dates and deadlines for USEF European Tours and dressage competitions for 2026. Applications can be found on the athlete dashboard . U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Application Opens: Currently Open Early Deadline: May 14, 2026 Late Deadline: June 18, 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Application Opens: Currently Open Early Deadline: March 2, 2026 Late Deadline: March 9, 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected for 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series East and West Coast

by | 12/15/2025 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to participate in the 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series. The East Coast clinic, presented by Zen Elite Equestrian Center, will be held at the Wellington International home of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from January 2-4, 2026. The West Coast clinic will take place at the HITS Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, Calif., from February 19-22, 2026. The Dressage Training Series is designed to...

Dates and Locations Announced for 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications | 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. The national championships will be held at the four competitions as indicated below. 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Advanced Four in Hand Horses 2026 USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championships March 11-15, 2026 Live Oak International Ocala, Fla. 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Advanced Single Horses...

Fredericks Equestrian International Stabling to Continue as Preferred Stabling Provider of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/5/2025 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewal of its partnership with Frederick’s Equestrian International (FEI Stabling) , reaffirming their role as the preferred stabling provider of US Equestrian licensed events. FEI Stabling played a crucial role in the success at both the 2024 and 2025 USEF Eventing Young Riders Championships , providing premium on-site temporary stabling solutions. Building on this momentum, FEI Stabling will serve as an Official Sponsor of...

US Equestrian Recognizes 2025 Team Horse Owners Across FEI Disciplines

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/19/2025 11:46:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian proudly extends our gratitude to the following horse owners for their continued dedication and support of the U.S. Equestrian Teams during the 2025 competition season. Their commitment helped fuel a successful year for U.S. combinations, who competed in 45 team events and achieved 18 team podium finishes across the disciplines, both domestically and internationally. DRESSAGE Wellington CDIO3* Diamante Farms – Vamos Diamante Farms – Giulietta...

Nationwide Clinics Continue to Advance U.S. Dressage Talent Through USEF Dressage Pathway Programs

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/10/2025 12:40:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2025 USEF Dressage Training Series came to a conclusion in October of this year, delivering comprehensive educational opportunities for dressage athletes of all levels across both coasts. Building on the success of the 2024 Pathway Program sessions, this year’s series featured expanded participation, new learning components, and deeper engagement with top professionals across all facets of the sport. This year, U.S. dressage athletes competing at all levels of the...

Vote Now for 2025 USEF Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year Awards

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/15/2025 4:24:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2025 Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year nominees. The International and National Horses of the Year will be announced at the 2025 SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 17, and the International and National Equestrians of the Year will be announced at the 2025 Pegasus Awards Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 14, at the 2026 US Equestrian Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky. Horses of Honor and Equestrians of...

US Equestrian Announces New Partnership with 3 Graces Dressage

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/3/2025 10:03:00 AM

Lexington, Ky – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with 3 Graces Dressage, welcoming them as an Official Sponsor of US Equestrian and the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. 3 Graces Dressage will also serve as an Official Sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix National Championship, and the 2026 USEF Annual Meeting. Located in the heart of Wellington, Florida, 3 Graces Dressage’s sleek European inspired facility is the home base for dressage rider, Rebecca...