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An Exclusive Conversation with U.S. Para Dressage Chef d'Equipe Michel Assouline on the 2026 FEI World Championship Team Selection

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/9/2026 8:00:00 AM

US Equestrian has announced the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World U.S. Para Dressage Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline. (©Kimberlyn Beaudoin/KTB Creative Group) Championships in Aachen, Germany, from August 19-23. Since 2017, Michel Assouline has led the Para Dressage Program, which has been built on consistency, opportunity, and always with an eye firmly fixed on the 2028 Los Angeles...

U.S. Para Dressage Team Posts Strong Results at Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/15/2026 10:52:00 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. — The U.S. Para Dressage Team wrapped up a productive weekend at the Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*, with personal bests and consistent performances across the board as the program builds momentum ahead of the FEI Para Dressage World Championships. The team finished the weekend with a final total score of 442.099. The U.S. Para Dressage Team with Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, and FEI Para Dressage judge, Katherine Lucheschi (ITA) (©US...

Six New National Champions Emerge at the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/28/2026 9:47:00 PM

Adamstown, Md. - Competition at the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships concluded with three individual and three team champions crowned across the CCIJ1*, CCIYJ2*-S, and CCI3U25*-S levels. The Championships were hosted by The Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm, from June 25-28, with cross-country courses designed by Andrew Heffernan (NED) and show jumping courses designed by Chris Barnard (USA). Competitors and grooms participated in various educational...

Competition Gets Underway for 15 & Under Competitors at the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/20/2026 7:34:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The sun was shining at the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, June 20, as day three of the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East got underway in spectacular fashion. With blue skies overhead, the 15 & Under divisions took to the Walnut Ring for their first classic rounds while the Large and Small Junior Hunter 3'6" 15 & Under divisions also competed in the iconic Rolex Stadium for their under-saddle classes. Large Junior Hunter 15...

Top Junior Hunter Talent Makes Splash on Day One of 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/18/2026 9:48:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Despite a rainy start to the morning, the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) got underway Thursday, June 18, at the Kentucky Horse Park, where the 16-17 age groups wasted no time making their mark in the first classic rounds of the week. The courses, designed by Skip Bailey, are set in the Walnut Ring while the under-saddle classes take place in the Rolex Stadium. 3'6" Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Presley Wade and Circa...

U.S. Vaulters Excel on the World Stage at the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Cup Final™

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/9/2026 8:31:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. — Four individual U.S. vaulters traveled to Opglabbeek, Belgium, to the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Cup Final™, with athletes competing across both the Technical and Free Test phases of competition from May 29-30, 2026. Kimberly Palmer and Tessa Divita represented the U.S. in the Individual Female division, while Jace Brooks and Daniel Janes competed in the Individual Male division. The competition was held over two phases, with the Technical Test and Free Test each...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Takes Silver at FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Great Britain CCIO4*-NC-S

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/31/2026 3:46:00 PM

Devon, England – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team secured a well-earned podium finish at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Great Britian CCIO4*-NC-S, held May 27–31 at Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England. The team closed the competition on a collective score of 182.2, earning silver behind host nation Great Britain (135.6) and ahead of New Zealand (199.5). The team was led by Chef d’Equipe and High-Performance Manager, Leslie Law, as well as USEF Eventing...

An Exclusive Conversation with U.S. Dressage Chef d'Equipe Christine Traurig on the 2026 FEI World Championship Short List and Road to Aachen

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/20/2026 11:01:00 AM

U.S. Dressage Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor, Christine Traurig (© Shannon Brinkman) With the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships less than three months away, US Equestrian has named its short list of horse-and-rider combinations vying for a spot on The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team heading to Aachen, Germany. Eight combinations representing a meld of seasoned championship veterans and exciting newcomers to the international stage have been selected to continue their pursuit of...

Diabolo and Will Coleman Lead the Way After Day One of the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian™

by | 4/23/2026 7:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L presented by MARS Equestrian™ kicked off on a beautiful morning in the Bluegrass for the first day of dressage competition. Diabolo and Will Coleman sit as the current overnight leaders in the CCI5*-L competition on an impressive score of 27.3 penalties. The combination also currently tops the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship, as the highest placed U.S. combination. The Cosequin Lexington...

Farrington Hoists Trophy in $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5* After Stellar Evening with Greya

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/29/2026 12:13:00 AM

Wellington, Fla . – Kent Farrington (USA) and Greya rose to the top of the standings after a stellar jump-off performance to take top honors in the highest rated Grand Prix in Wellington International history, the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series Event. Before a sold-out crowd surrounding the International Ring, the duo stopped the timers in an impressive 42.99 seconds to secure their position at the top of the podium ahead of Ben Maher (GBR) and Enjeu...