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US Equestrian Announces Athletes for 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championships

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/9/2025 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. at the 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championships. The championships will take place Sept. 4-7, 2025, in Lähden, Germany. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Driving Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Tracy Bowman (Martinez, Calif.) with her own Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars (Orchard Red Prince x Castenrayseweg Saartje), a 2009 Welsh Pony...

Adequan® Continues Partnership with US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/16/2025 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that it will continue its longstanding partnership with American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan i.m.® (polysulfated glycosaminogylcan). Adequan i.m. will continue as the Official Joint Therapy Product of US Equestrian and an Official Supplier of US Equestrian Teams. In addition, Adequan i.m. will remain the title sponsor of the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship, the Adequan®/USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes for 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/9/2025 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the ranking of individual athletes selected to represent the U.S. at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Combined Ponies subject to confirming the allocation of entries from the organizer. The championship will take place Sept. 17-21, 2025, at Le Pin au Haras, France. The following athlete-and-pony combinations have been selected to represent USA Driving as individuals and are listed in ranked order: Sarah Reitz (Honoye Falls,...

US Equestrian Remembers Catch Me, the 2016 National Horse of the Year

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/1/2025 12:46:00 PM

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...

Athlete Selection Memo Now Available for the 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/18/2025 10:00:00 AM

©Krisztina Horváth/Hoefnet.com Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has published the athlete selection memo for the 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses applicants. The 2027 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Single Horses Championship location and date are to be confirmed by the FEI. The preliminary information is provided to assist athletes with competition planning and is subject to change. The selection information is based upon the recommendations of the...

Media Credential Application for 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Available Now

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/1/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions (FOC) is set to take place August 18-24 at HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. FOC includes the following national championships: Neue Schule/USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship Adequan ® /USEF Para Dressage National Championships Adequan ® /USEF Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship Adequan...

Applications for 2025 FEI Driving World Championships Deadline is June 30

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/26/2025 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The athlete application deadline for the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for para, ponies, and pair horses, is Monday, June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses will be held in Beekbergen, Netherlands, August 20-24. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies will be held from September 17-21, in Le Pin au Haras, France. The 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championship will be held September 3-7, in Lahden,...

Adequan Returns as Title Sponsor of Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships and Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage Athlete of Honors Program

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/12/2025 3:58:00 PM

©US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the return of American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan i.m.® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), as title sponsor of the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships. Adequan will remain the presenting sponsor of the livestream for the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions via USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.TV . The Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships will mark its fourth...

U.S. Para Dressage Team Finishes Second at Covalliero Dressage Days CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/11/2025 8:02:00 AM

Kate Shoemaker and Vianne (©Dirk Ruechel) Hagen, Germany - The U.S. Para Dressage Team started their European competition season with a podium finish at The Covalliero Dressage Days CPEDI3* hosted in Hagen, Germany, from June 5-8, 2025. The team consisted of Fiona Howard and Diamond Dunes, Cynthia Screnci and For Memory 4, and Kate Shoemaker aboard Vianne, and was led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. “Both Fiona and Kate have maintained their top form, proving they can...

US Equestrian Board of Directors Approves Rule Changes at the Mid-Year Board Meeting Designed to Improve Equine Welfare

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/23/2025 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – In keeping with its ongoing commitment to equine welfare, US Equestrian advanced a number of rule changes and modifications at its mid-year meeting June 16 and 17 in Lexington, Ky. Directors heard updates on the organization’s strategic plan, the path to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, as well as its vision of continual enhancements to the welfare and integrity of equine sport. General Rule Changes GR402.1 Testing : The Board approved changes to this rule...