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Defender U.S. Eventing Team Holds Fourth Place with Cross-Country Ahead in UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/5/2025 3:27:00 AM

William Coleman and Off The Record (© US Equestrian) Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team completed the first two phases of competition at the prestigious CHIO Aachen UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S. The four U.S. combinations produced competitive efforts in both dressage and show jumping phases, positioning the team in fourth place overall on a total score of 107.6 penalties heading into tomorrow's final phase. The team was led off by Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) and HSH...

Champions Crowned at 2025 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/29/2025 9:07:00 PM

Adamstown, Md. - The Sunday awards ceremonies marked the end to a very successful 2025 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships, with three individuals across the CCI1*, CCIYJ2*-S, and CCI3U25*-S, and two teams crowned champion. The Championships were hosted by The Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm, and courses designed by Andrew Heffernan and Chris Barnard. CCIJ1* National Championship ©US Equestrian Charlotte Schaef (Roland, Ariz.) and Tinraher Diamond, her own...

U.S. Jumping Team Hoists Trophy in Historic Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/4/2025 9:39:00 AM

©US Equestrian Aachen, Germany - The U.S. Jumping Team delivered a tremendous performance in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, finishing atop the podium after two competitive rounds to complete the night on a team total of just four faults. “Aachen is the mecca of show jumping. It’s one of the greatest shows in the world. This team was really amazing and this is what we came here for. It doesn’t get any better than this," said Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland....

U.S. Vaulting Athletes Deliver Strong Showing at 2025 CHIO Aachen CVIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/29/2025 6:00:00 PM

Kimberly Palmer and San Felice Z (©Shannon Brinkman) Aachen, Germany – The U.S. Vaulting Team completed competition at CHIO Aachen CVIO4* this weekend with solid performances across the Individual Female and Male divisions. Competing against impressive international talent in the Albert Vahle Arena, U.S. vaulters delivered athletic and well-executed choreography, continuing to build momentum and experience on the world stage. In the Individual Female competition, Kimberly Palmer...

US Equestrian Announces Combinations Selected to Represent U.S. Dressage at 2025 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/27/2025 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent U.S. Dressage at the 2025 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses , hosted in Verden, Germany, from August 5-10, 2025. These combinations will be accompanied by USEF Dressage Technical Advisor & Chef d’Equipe, Christine Traurig. The following athlete and horse combinations have been selected to represent U.S. Dressage at the 2025 FEI WBFSH Dressage...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected to U.S. Jumping Team for Jumping Nations Cup Caledon CSIO3* and Traverse City CSIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/26/2025 9:42:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup Caledon CSIO3*, hosted at Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, Ontario, Canada, from July 16-19, 2025, as well as the Jumping Nations Cup Traverse City CSIO3* hosted at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg, Mich., from July 23-26, 2025. The teams will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected to Represent the U.S. Jumping Team for Jumping Nations Cup Falsterbo CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/30/2025 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. — US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup Falsterbo CSIO5* hosted in Falsterbo, Sweden, from July 10-13, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Carly Anthony (Wellington, Fla.) Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) Kent Farrington...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected to Represent U.S. Endurance Team for 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Juniors and Young Riders

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/26/2025 9:13:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Endurance Team for the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Juniors and Young Riders. The championship will take place in Buftea, Romania, on September 20, 2025. The following athletes and horse combinations have been selected to compete on the U.S. Endurance Team are listed in alphabetical order: Jax Beloberk (Loomis, Calif.) and Highh Treason , a 2011 Arabian gelding...

US Equestrian Announces Presidential Modification to Hunter/Jumper Collapse Rules

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/26/2025 12:39:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a Presidential Modification to two rules dealing with horse/pony collapses at Hunter, Jumper, and Hunter/Jumper Competitions. These changes will go into effect July 1, 2025. The intent of the Presidential Modification is to ensure our equine partners receive appropriate care and are fit to compete before they return to the ring after an unexplained collapse. This modification will address our concerns about the impermissible administration of...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected to U.S. Jumping Team for CHIO Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/24/2025 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at CHIO Aachen , hosted in Aachen, Germany, from June 27-July 6, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Kent Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) Lillie Keenan (New York, N.Y.) Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) Aaron...