Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team delivered a strong and consistent performance at the 2026 Wellington CPEDI3*, hosted at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Fla. With combinations competing across four grades, the weekend was highlighted by a personal best performance and creative freestyle rides to close out the competition. The team finished on a final total of 433.255, with scores trending above 70% throughout the weekend. The team was led by Chef...

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...

Harrisburg, Pa. - Friday evening's competition brought excitement to the Pennsylvania National Horse Show as six teams representing their USHJA zones went head-to-head in the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper Prix des States Team Championship. Athletes representing their zone team competed for top honors in this highlight event of the weekend. ©Isabelle Whiteside and Christine Rivet/US Equestrian This year’s championship course was designed by Oscar Soberon (USA) and featured a...

Gladstone, N.J. - The 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East concluded on Sunday at Hamilton Farms, home of the USET Foundation Headquarters, crowning Eleanor Rudnicki (Conroe, Texas) and Qwantreau champions after completion of the Phases III and IV. ©Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian The final day of competition aimed to test each combination’s ability to navigate a jumper-style course while demonstrating the fundamental precision and technique...

Lexington, Ky. – The board of directors and staff at US Equestrian would like to extend our condolences to all those who loved Catch Me, the 2016 USEF National Horse of the Year. Catch Me, fondly known as “Snoopy,” passed on Friday, June 27, at the age of 18 due to complications from colic. Photo Credit: WIHS “Catch Me was the most remarkable horse that I ever owned,” said owner Becky Gochman. “He was both competitive and kind. Scott Stewart showed him...

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...

Tryon, N.C. – The Katydid Combined Driving Event at Tryon International Equestrian Center was the host for the 2025 USEF Driving National Championships for Ponies last week, and a total of 10 new national champions emerged from the event. Fferm Gwenffrwd Onyx Star with Sarah Reitz. ©Sharon Packer Advanced Single Pony: Fferm Gwenffrwd Onyx Star with Sarah Reitz The longtime partnership of Sarah Reitz (Honeoye Falls, N.Y.) and Fferm Gwenffrwd Onyx Star (Hilin Peredur x Cotrell...

Tryon, N.C. – Pony drivers from training through advanced levels will vie for National Champion titles this week at Katydid CDE, hosted at North Carolina’s Tryon International Equestrian Center. A total of 10 divisions from the pony, small pony, and VSE (Very Small Equine) feature qualified competitors for national championships: Advanced Pair Pony Advanced Single Pony Intermediate Pair Pony Intermediate Single Pony Preliminary Pair Pony Preliminary Pair Small Pony Preliminary...

Lexington, Ky. - The FEI Vaulting Working Group, tasked with the revision of the FEI Vaulting Code of Points - Degree of Difficulty (DoD), has created a survey to collect feedback from Vaulters, Coaches, Officials, as well as members of the Vaulting community to identify areas of improvement. The goal is to ensure that the rules governing free tests reflect the true challenge of movements, encourage creativity, and support the growth of the sport. Your insights will help identify areas for...

Lexington, Ky. - The US Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the dates and location for the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions for 2025 through 2027. The event will continue to take place at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. for the following dates: August 18-24, 2025 August 24-30, 2026 August 23-29, 2027 The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions showcases the top athletes and horses in 17 divisions, including the USEF Para Dressage National Championships. Amy...