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Greya and Athenian Lady Honored at 2025 SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/17/2026 10:23:00 PM

Louisville, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Greya, Kent Farrington, LLC’s 2014 Oldenburg mare, was voted 2025 International Horse of the Year, and Athenian Lady, Amanda Delgado’s 2009 Quarter Horse mare, was voted the 2025 National Horse of the Year by the USEF membership. Greya and Athenian Lady were honored during the SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner at the USEF Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky., on Jan. 17, 2026. 2025 International Horse of the...

US Equestrian Congratulates the Award Winners at the 2025 Pegasus Awards Dinner

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/15/2026 10:47:00 PM

Louisville, Ky. - US Equestrian recognized multiple outstanding equestrians during the 2025 Pegasus Awards Dinner at the USEF Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky., on Jan. 15. Among the honorees were 2025 International Equestrian of the Year Boyd Martin and 2025 National Equestrian of the Year Daniel Geitner. Martin and Geitner were nominated as Equestrians of Honor and selected by US Equestrian members voting in the month of December. 2025 International Equestrian of the Year – Boyd Martin...

US Equestrian Congratulates 2025 Combined Driving Year-End Awards Winners

by US Equestrian Communications | 1/9/2026 11:13:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 year-end awards for combined driving. The U25 Athlete of the Year awards recognize young driving athletes for their achievement during the 2025 competition season. The Volunteer of the Year title is given to a driving competition volunteer who has been nominated by the driving community for their exemplary service over the past year. Humorist and Ryley Miller. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian U25 Athlete of...

US Equestrian Recognizes 2025 Vaulters and Vaulting Horses of the Year

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/7/2026 3:43:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is proud to recognize Kylynn Ghafouri and Emi Yang as the 2025 Vaulters of the Year. The 2025 Horses of the Year are as follows: Individual & Squad Horse of the Year – Eldoctro Pas de Deux Horse of the Year – Pino del Rio 2025 Vaulters of the Year: Kylynn Ghafouri & Emi Yang 2025 Vaulters of the Year: Kylynn Ghafouri (Left) (©Leslie Taylor) and Emi Yang (Right) (©Mikhail Proctor/US Equestrian) Kylynn Ghafouri (Murrieta, Calif.)...

US Equestrian Announces 2025 Endurance Year-End Awards for Horses and Athletes

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/7/2026 4:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian proudly congratulates the recipients of the 2025 USEF Endurance Year-End Awards. These awards celebrate and recognize the exceptional achievements of our endurance athletes and horses throughout the 2025 competition season. For detailed descriptions of the 2026 awards program, click here . Heather Davis (Left) (©Becky Pearman) and Uma Kraskin (Right) (©Hanna Bartnick) Top Ten National-Ranked Senior Athletes Awarded to the top senior athletes on the...

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...

Jan Decker Receives US Equestrian Lifetime Achievement Award; Mikayla Clement Junior Equestrian of the Year and Youth Sportsman for 2025

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/8/2025 11:45:00 AM

US Equestrian is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, 2025 Junior Equestrian of the Year, and Youth Sportsman for 2025. Jan Decker will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with the Arabian breed, while Arabian and 4-H leader Mikayla Clement has been named the 2025 Junior Equestrian of the Year and Youth Sportsman. Clement and Decker will receive their awards at the Pegasus Award dinner on Jan. 15, 2026 as part of the 2026 US Equestrian annual...

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...