Lexington, Ky. – The US Equestrian (USEF) Eventing High Performance Committee has approved the following athletes for the 2018 Eventing Winter Training List. The US Equestrian High Performance Program is designed to achieve Olympic qualification and medals in the current Games cycle, in addition to building a sustainable foundation for the success of future championships. The Eventing High Performance Program consists of the Elite, Development, and Emerging Athletes Programs. The Elite...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting bids for the 2018 and 2019 Dressage Adequan® FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) and Jumping Adequan® FEI North American Children Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAChJYRC). US Equestrian must receive completed applications and any supporting material on or before Monday, November 13, 2017 for bid consideration. Event organizers may submit a bid individually for each event or for both events. For bid...

Barcelona, Spain - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team of Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, and McLain Ward claim the silver medal at the Longines FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at CSIO5* Barcelona. Led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team finished on four faults. More information to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, USOC, and USEF Sponsors and Members.

Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona, Italy – The Distance Depot/U.S. Endurance Team met the substantial challenges of Saturday’s 2017 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors, with three riders completing the course for a successful U.S. team finish. Leading the U.S. team to finish in the 11 th position against 16 other national teams, was Chef D’Equipe Mark Dial. “The entire Team showed a lot of maturity in their riding and professionalism throughout the...

Woodstock, England – Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border finished on their dressage score of 37.8 to win the Ssangyong Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3*. More information and photos to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, USOC, and USEF Sponsors and Members.

Samorin, Slovakia – The U.S. Show Jumping Development Team, led by Chef d'Equipe Anne Kursinski, tied for fourth out of 11 countries in the Nations Cup competition at the X-BIONIC® CSIO of Samorin, Slovakia. Chloe Reid and Adamo showed their experience and poise, riding double-clear for the U.S. team. In an effort to continue to develop future CSIO5* team combinations, this Nations Cup served as an opportunity for less-seasoned combinations to gain valuable competition experience...

Wayne, Ill. - The 2017 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships continued today with the first round tests for the remaining two divisions. The combinations of Cesar Parra and Fashion Designer OLD and Andrea Woodard and Ravenna stood out amongst the fields to lead the Developing Grand Prix and Six-Year-Old divisions, putting them in the lead in the Markel/USEF Developing Grand Prix and Six-Year-Old National Championships, respectively. Today’s tests counted...

Lexington, Ky. - Para-equestrian dressage athlete Katie Jackson has been named a recipient of a 2017 Travel & Training Grant from the Women’s Sports Foundation. Jackson, a Grade V para-equestrian dressage competitor, joins 14 athletes and five teams across 17 sports who have received grants through the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Travel & Training Fund program. Jackson will use the grant to help offset expenses associated with training for a spot on the U.S. team at...

Hickstead, England - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team has claimed the bronze medal at FEI Nations Cup CDIO3* Hickstead. The team was comprised of Katherine Bateson-Chandler, Susan Dutta, Chase Hickok, and Charlotte Jorst, and led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Dover. France claimed the gold medal, while the Netherlands took silver. More information and photos to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, USOC, and USEF Sponsors and...

Lexington, Ky. - The US Equestrian Federation (USEF), in conjunction with United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA), is pleased to announce that Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee, Fla., has been named to the growing list of USEF/USPEA National Para-Equestrian Dressage Centers of Excellence (COE). The USEF Selection Committee upheld the highest standards upon recommending facilities as COEs and carefully reviewed their application. “Vinceremos is honored to...