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Clara Propp and Mistral van de Vogelzang Win Individual Gold in 2025 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 11:40:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. - The energy in the Harrisburg Coliseum reached its peak Saturday evening as 20 athlete-and-horse combinations returned to contest the third and final phase of the 2025 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships, crowning the individual winner. After three days of strong competition, Clara Propp (New York, N.Y.) and Mistral van de Vogelzang emerged victorious, jumping double clear to end the weekend of competition on a cumulative score of 4.8 to earn the gold medal....

Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships and Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final Set to Begin at The Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/9/2025 1:48:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - Athletes from across the country have arrived in Pennsylvania and are set to compete in the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championship and Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final hosted this week at the Pennsylvania Horse Show from October 9-12, 2025. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships gather qualified junior athletes from across the country to represent their zones in a championship format competition,...

US Equestrian Announces Updated Qualifying Guidelines for 2026 Junior Hunter National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/6/2025 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updated specifications for the 2026 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championships (JHNC), which were approved by the Executive Committee on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. The full updated 2026 USEF Junior Hunter National Championship Specifications document can be found here . Some of the noteworthy changes are outlined below. Updated Qualification Period Beginning with the 2026 championships, the 12-month qualifying period has...

Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals Set to Begin Friday

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/1/2025 2:33:00 PM

Gladstone, N.J. - 37 of the nation’s top young equestrians are set to compete this weekend at the prestigious 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East, held at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. from October 3-5. This year’s format will follow a condensed two-day competition schedule, with flatwork and gymnastics hosted on Saturday, and the final jumping phases on Sunday. Taylor Cawley and Oki D'Eclipse, 2024 Platinum...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations Final CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/25/2025 2:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations Final CSIO5* hosted in Barcelona, Spain, from October 3-5, at Real Club de Polo de Barcelona. 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: Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) Laura Kraut...

Defender U.S. Driving Team Gains Valuable Experience at 2025 FEI World Championships for Combined Ponies

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/24/2025 12:42:00 PM

Le Pin au Haras, France – The Defender U.S. Driving Team saw two combinations complete the 2025 FEI World Championships for Combined Ponies hosted at the renowned Haras National du Pin Stud, in Le Pin au Haras, France. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Legg, Team Veterinarian Dr. Crystal Riczu and Team Leader Steven Morrissey. “There were highs and lows this week, but all combinations will leave the World Championship feeling they gained invaluable experiences which can...

US Equestrian and United States Eventing Association Announce New USEF/USEA Eventing Dressage Tests

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/23/2025 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Eventing Association (USEA) and US Equestrian (USEF) have announced the publication of the new 2026 USEF/USEA Eventing Dressage Tests for Beginner Novice through Advanced, effective December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2029. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The following tests have changes for the 2026 competition season. Beginner Novice A Novice A Novice B Training A Training B Modified A Modified B Preliminary B Intermediate A Advanced A All 2026 tests...

U.S. Jumping Teams Mark Strong Week at FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup Final with Podium Results in Young Rider and Junior Categories

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/22/2025 11:07:00 AM

Lier, Belgium – The U.S. Jumping Teams competing at the FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup Final completed their week at Azelhof Horse Events in Lier, Belgium, with impressive results, finishing first in the Young Rider category, and third in the Junior category over three days of competition. The U.S. Jumping Young Rider Team finished on a final total of zero faults to top the podium, while the U.S. Jumping Junior Team took bronze on combined final score of four faults. Both teams were led by...

Seven National Champions Crowned at 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Horses

by US Equestrian Communications | 9/22/2025 12:00:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The Tryon Fall CDE was the host event for the 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for horses. A total of seven divisions ranging from training through advanced level saw national championship contenders complete their three phases across four sunny and mild days at Tryon International. Melissa Wessel and Megan's Valentine. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Preliminary Single Horse National Championship Local competitor Melissa Wessel (Rutherfordton, N....

U.S. Athletes and Horses Set for 2025 FEI Endurance World Championships for Juniors and Young Riders

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/19/2025 8:00:00 AM

The U.S. Endurance Team at the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championships for Juniors and Young Riders (©Nicole Zerbee) Buftea, Romania – Five U.S. athlete-and-horse combinations have been accepted at the first horse inspection for the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championships for Juniors and Young Riders hosted by the Shagya Sports Club Association in Buftea, Romania. The team is supported by their dedicated crew members, Interim Chef d’Equipe Heather Reynolds, Team Veterinarian Dr....