Rancho Murieta, Calif. - The nation's top vaulting athletes gathered at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, Calif., for the 2025 EVUSA/USEF Vaulting National Championships, where three days of competition highlighted the growth, talent, and artistry of the sport. U.S. athletes from across the country delivered memorable performances aboard their equine partners, with championships crowned across the 3*, 2*, and 1* divisions. ©AndreaSelch 3* Division The 3* division...

Lexington, Ky. – Friday marked the start of the second half of the 2025 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall + Sterling and added another four national championships to the record books. In the Rolex Stadium, the medium green and large green ponies concluded their championships. On the jumper side, the team competition for the large ponies wrapped up while the small/medium pony jumpers closed out their week with the individual finals. Qualen's Mystical and Finley Baras....

Late summer is an exciting time across all breeds and disciplines. There are lots of horse shows and championship events to enjoy as we move toward the fall season. Be sure to set a reminder to watch your favorite events this month. August 15-17, 2025 USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championship Rancho Murieta, Calif. Individuals, Pas De Deux, and Squads will compete for national champion titles at the 2025 USEF/Equestrian Vaulting USA Vaulting National Championships. Held at the Murieta...

Lexington, Ky. – More than 200 ponies and their riders made their way into the Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Stadium on Tuesday as the first day of the 2025 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall + Sterling got underway. The day started with the medium regular class completing their model and under saddle phases, followed by the small greens. City of Stars and Abby Morris. ©Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Medium Regular Pony Hunter National Championship A huge class of 157...

Caledon, Ontario, Canada – The U.S. Jumping Team finished an excellent week of competition in at the Caledon Equestrian Park, in Caledon, ON, Canada, earning a victory in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Caledon CSIO3* and securing an individual win in the $90,000 Grand Prix of Caledon CSIO3* with Marilyn Little and La Contessa stealing the show. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating throughout the week. “We had a very memorable week in...

The FEI Children Team podium (©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Traverse City, Mich. – The 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) continued today with an action-packed schedule in the Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championship presented by USDF. Athletes from across the continent competed in the Junior Individual Final, the U25 Grand Prix, and the Children’s Team Test, each earning top honors and leaving their mark on an unforgettable day of sport....

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the horse-and-athlete combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Arville CCIO4*-NC-S hosted in Arville, Belgium, from August 13-17, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law and Team Leader Christina Vaughn. The following horse and athlete combinations have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Cosby...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed and expanded partnership with Bates Saddles . As part of the expansion, Bates Saddles will now be recognized as the Official Saddle of US Equestrian. Bates Saddles has been an industry leader in saddle innovation since 1934. Each Bates saddle is carefully crafted to bring out the best in both the horse and athlete. With the finest, European leather and decades of research and development, Bates Saddles exceeds expectations in...

Eila Fisk, Lark Heckman, Alexis Troutman and Lauren Polk earned gold for Region 3. (©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Traverse City, Mich. – Competition officially began today in the Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championship presented by USDF at the 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) with the Junior Team Test, Children Preliminary Test B, and U25 Intermediate II kicking off dressage action at Flintfields Horse Park. FEI Junior Team Test Region 3...

Del Mar, Calif. – A total of 96 entries across the 3’3” and 3’6” heights came to show on the first day of competition at the 2025 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West . All competitors contested their classic rounds on Saturday in the spectacular Grand Prix Grass Field at HITS Del Mar Horse Park. Additionally, the 3’6” sections completed their under saddle phase, leaving just Sunday’s handy rounds left to determine...