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2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ Set to Begin at the Kentucky Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/22/2026 7:16:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (K3DE) is set to begin following the conclusion of the first horse inspection with the first day of dressage starting tomorrow, April 23. The field of 29 horse-and-athlete combinations representing five countries will compete in this year’s CCI5*-L. The competition will play host to the 2026 Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™ . The highest placed U.S. combination in the...

U.S. Jumping Team Announces Short List for 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen: An Exclusive Q&A with Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/23/2026 10:50:00 AM

US Equestrian has announced the ten athletes named to the U.S. Jumping Team Short List ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships , set to take place in Aachen, Germany, from August 17–23, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. There may be a stage no more fitting for the FEI World Championship than CHIO Aachen. The venue is often likened to The Championships at Wimbledon, a place where sport’s greatest stories are...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team Short List for 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/17/2026 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes and horses selected to the U.S. Jumping Team Short List ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen, to be hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 16-23, 2026. The Short List athletes and horses will compete across five different Observation Events before the final team selection in early July. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes and...

Kent Farrington and Greya Finish Top of the Podium in 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/12/2026 9:38:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas – Two U.S. combinations finished on the podium at the 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final Fort Worth, with Kent Farrington and Greya leading from start to finish, and Katie Dinan and Out of the Blue SCF steadily moving up the standings throughout the week to take third on nine total penalties. Daniel Deusser (GER) and Otello de Guldenboom finished in second. ©US Equestrian Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) and his own Greya, a 2014 Oldenburg (Colestus x...

NEWSFLASH: Kent Farrington & Greya Win 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final™ Fort Worth

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/12/2026 5:19:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas – Kent Farrington (USA) and Greya have won the 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final Fort Worth, finishing the event on just a total of four faults across four days of competition. The U.S. finished with two on the podium, as Katie Dinan (New York, N.Y.) and Out of the Blue SCF took third overall after their spectacular week in Fort Worth. More news to follow. Results Keep Up with US Equestrian For updates on the FEI World Cup Finals, follow USA Dressage on...

Christian Simonson and Indian Rock Secure Second Consecutive Podium Finish in 2026 Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/12/2026 1:08:00 AM

Fort Worth, Texas – In their FEI Dressage World Cup Final debut, Christian Simonson and Indian Rock with their Rocky franchise-themed choreography, energized an already engaged and supportive crowd in Dickies Arena. The pair earned a personal-best score of 83.810% in the Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final Grand Prix Freestyle, making another historic finish for the U.S. in the annual individual championship. Becky Moody (GBR) and Jagerbomb took the win, receiving an 88.330%, while...

Farrington Extends Overall Lead in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final with Incredible Finish Aboard Greya in Final Round II

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/11/2026 12:12:00 AM

Fort Worth, Texas – Kent Farrington and Greya wowed the crowd in Dickies Arena tonight in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final Round II showcasing their incredible form and consistency, adding another podium-topping performance to their resume as a combination. The pair bested a seven-horse jump off, crossing through the timers as the last combination to go in the second round and stopping the clock in 34.36 seconds. Eiken Sato (JPN) and Chadellano JRA took second place, while Kevin...

Christian Simonson and Indian Rock Make Mark for USA Dressage to Start Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/9/2026 11:21:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas – Christian Simonson and Indian Rock led the way for USA Dressage on the first night of the Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final, earning a well-deserved podium finish in the class of 16 entries, after receiving a score of 75.412% from the judging panel. Becky Moody (GBR) and Jagerbomb took the top spot in the class with a score of 76.761%, while Patrik Kittel (SWE) and Touchdown earned third with a 72.869%. The highlight Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final Grand...

Kent Farrington and Toulayna Top First Day of Competition in Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final Fort Worth

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/9/2026 9:57:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas – Kent Farrington and Toulayna rose to the top of the class on the first day of competition at the 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final Fort Worth, starting the week off demonstrating their remarkable prowess, and stopping the timers in 62.03 seconds to best the class of 35 international entries. The full U.S. contingent capped a strong first day of the individual final, with four combinations finishing inside of the top six. "My strategy was really to stick to my...

Vaulting Athletes Named to the Short List for the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/8/2026 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the vaulting athletes named to the short list for the FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be held in Aachen, Germany, from August 10-23, 2026. The U.S. Vaulting Team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Seely, Assistant Chef d’Equipe Lisa Zielenske, Team Veterinarian Dr. Bart Halsberghe and Team Leader Steven Morrissey. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Vaulting Team short list and are listed in...