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Second Half of 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Welcomes the 15 & Under Age Groups at the Kentucky Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/21/2025 8:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The third day of the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) brought the 15 & under riders into the spotlight with the first of the classic and under saddle phases. With nearly 200 trips taking place in the Walnut Ring, it was an exciting first full day of summer at the Kentucky Horse Park for juniors and their families. Paisley Park and Faith Schuttemeyer. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian 3’6” Large Junior Hunter 15...

Competition Concludes at the 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/22/2025 8:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East concluded four days of top-notch hunter competition on Sunday, June 22, with the final four national champions crowned. Additionally, the overall National Grand Champions for the 3’3” and 3’6” heights were recognized for earning the best scores across all sections. Paisley Park and Faith Schuttemeyer. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian 3’6” Large Junior Hunter...

Meet the Faces of the Split Rock Jumping Tour Grant Recipients

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/22/2025 11:12:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2025 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) attracts hundreds of youth athletes each year. This year, ten athletes received grants sponsored by Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT), covering the costs associated with competition for one horse. Selections were made based on financial need, in addition to the exhibition of exemplary sportsmanship and horsemanship. ©Christine Rivet/US Equestrian Grant recipient Maya John of Morrisvile, N.C., will...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to Combined Driving Pathway Program Lists

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/19/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the Combined Driving Pathway Program lists for 2025. The Driving Pathway Program is a structured performance ladder designed to increase the national standard of Combined Driving in the U.S. and achieve recognition on the world stage. The pathway consists of Emerging, Developing, Pre-Elite, and Elite programs for driving athletes as well as a Developing Equine Program for horses and ponies with the potential to successfully compete at...

U.S. Jumping Team Finishes in Fifth Place in the Longines League of Nations™ Rotterdam CSIO5*-LLN

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/21/2025 12:27:00 PM

Laura Kraut and Bisquetta (©Helen Cruden) Rotterdam, Netherlands – The U.S. Jumping Team finished fifth in the third leg of the Longines League of Nations™ at CHIO Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The home nation took home the win on ten total faults, with France finishing in second with 13 faults, and Great Britain in third on 16 faults. Round one was led off by Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.), serving as pathfinder for the team, aboard Caracole de la Roque, a 2014...

SmartPak Continues as Title Sponsor of SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Program

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/12/2025 4:03:00 PM

©US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with SmartPak, which will remain an Official Partner of US Equestrian and title sponsor of the 2025 SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Program. SmartPak is one of the nation’s leading retailers of horse care and equestrian products designed to support horse owners, athletes, and enthusiasts. Its online platform offers a comprehensive selection of brands tailored to support every individual equine...

Four New National Champions Crowned at Day Two of the 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/20/2025 10:00:00 PM

Verified and Parker Peacock. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Lexingon, Ky. – The first national champions emerged on the second day of competition at the 2025 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East . All four of the sections for the 16-17 age group tackled a challenging test on Skip Bailey’s handy course in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Walnut Ring on Friday leading into the overall awards presentations. 3’6” Large Junior Hunter 16-17...

Day One of 2025 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Brings Top Competition to the Kentucky Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/19/2025 10:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Day one of the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) kicked off on Thursday, June 19, with the 16-17 age groups completing their first phases. The Skip Bailey-designed jump courses are set in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Walnut Ring while the under saddle classes run in the iconic Rolex Stadium. Exhibitors enjoyed an afternoon ice cream hour on Thursday thanks to generous support from Markel. Verified and Parker Peacock. ©Leslie...

US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2025 CHIO Aachen CDIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/16/2025 9:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at CHIO Aachen in the CHIO Aachen Nations Cup CDIO5* hosted in Aachen, Germany, from July 2-5, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig and Team Leader Laura Roberts. The following combinations have been selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team to compete in the CDIO5* and are listed in alphabetical order:...

Adequan Returns as Title Sponsor of Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships and Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage Athlete of Honors Program

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/12/2025 3:58:00 PM

©US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the return of American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan i.m.® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), as title sponsor of the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships. Adequan will remain the presenting sponsor of the livestream for the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions via USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.TV . The Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships will mark its fourth...