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Deadline Approaching for 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters Regional Observation Event Applications

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/30/2026 10:47:00 AM

Lexington, KY. — US Equestrian would like to remind competition organizers that the deadline for the Regional Observation Event Applications for the 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters is July 1, 2026 . The championships are scheduled to take place from July 26-August 10, 2027, in Verolanuova, Italy. The Selection Procedures for the 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championships require all athletes to compete in at least one Regional Observation Event, among other...

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...

US Equestrian Announces Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/26/2026 2:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships to be hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-23, 2026. Jumping competition will begin on Wednesday, August 19, and conclude on Sunday, August 23. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S....

Competition Set to Begin at 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships at Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/25/2026 8:10:00 PM

Adamstown, Md. – Forty-four athlete-and-horse combinations representing seven of the USEA Areas, as well as Canada, will vie for championship honors this weekend for the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships (EYRC). The three-day event runs Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, at the Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Md. Area 3, winners of the Opening Ceremony Golf Cart Decorating Contest. (©US Equestrian) The 2026 USEF Eventing...

US Equestrian Announces Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for Falsterbo Nations Cup CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/24/2026 2:25:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the Falsterbo Nations Cup CSIO5*, hosted in Falsterbo, Sweden, from July 8-12, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and supported by Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event. The following athletes have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order....

Plan Ahead for 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships: Book Travel and Accommodations Today!

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/23/2026 3:21:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Athletes, families, and supporters planning to attend the 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) are encouraged to make travel arrangements and secure accommodations as soon as possible, as the Traverse City area is a popular summer vacation destination with limited inventory. ©US Equestrian Traverse City offers a variety of lodging options to suit every budget, team, and travel style. Traverse City Horse Shows has partnered with several local...

Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team Secures Second in Longines League of Nations™ Rotterdam CSIO5* After Impressive Showing

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/19/2026 4:31:00 PM

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team showcased their determination and grit in a tightly contested competition in Rotterdam, ultimately securing their first Longines League of Nations podium finish of the 2026 season. The team produced a stellar second round to keep them in the hunt, and with a three-way tie for first, a jump-off between the Great Britain, the U.S., and Switzerland would ultimately determine the final standings. ©ShannonBrinkmanPhotography...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to Para Dressage Pathway and Programs List

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/4/2026 11:16:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. — US Equestrian has announced updates to the Para Dressage Pathway and Programs Athlete List, effective May 20, 2026. The updated list recognizes thirteen athletes across four tiers: Elite, Pre-Elite, Development, and Emerging, reflecting the depth and continued growth of para dressage in the United States. The Para Dressage Pathway and Programs list is a key component of US Equestrian's para dressage athlete development structure, providing a framework to identify,...

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...

US Equestrian Announces Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/15/2026 4:36:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5*, hosted in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from June 18-21, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and supported by Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event. The following athletes have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team and are...