Lexington, Ky. - The U.S. Para Dressage Team concluded competition this weekend at the TerraNova CPEDI3* with a victory and strong performances across all team combinations. The team, led by U.S. Para Dressage Team Leader Laureen Johnson, was composed of Rebecca Hart and Liberation, Kate Shoemaker and Ghandi, Roxanne Trunnell and Furstenson MR, and Marie Vonderheyden and Fan Tastico H. ©Jessica Buehler Photography “I was extremely pleased with how well all the athletes rode,”...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the TerraNova CPEDI3*. The CPEDI3* will take place April 1-4, 2026, at the TerraNova Equestrian Center in Myakka City, Fla. The following combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) and Liberation (Libertad FRH x White Rose), a 2016 Hanoverian gelding owned by Rowan O’Riley and cared for by Kjersten Elliot...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that bid applications are now open for the 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. Organizers interested in hosting are invited to submit applications in accordance with the official criteria now available. ©US Equestrian The 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championship criteria , developed by the Driving Sport Committee and approved by the USEF Executive Committee, outlines eligibility, class offerings, and...

Grades II, III, V, and VI athletes including U.S. Para Dressage Team members Fiona Howard (center) and Kate Shoemaker (fifth from right) (©Centre Line Media) Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team delivered an impressive weekend at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3*, highlighted by record-breaking performances, a personal best score, and multiple podium finishes from U.S. combinations. “Three world records from Fiona Howard and a personal best from Marie...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* in Wellington, Fla., from March 5-8, 2026. The team will be led by U.S. Para Dressage Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team and are listed in...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continued expansion of our partnership with LeMieux . Beginning in 2026, LeMieux will expand its role as an Official Supplier of the US Equestrian Teams to include the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of the U.S. Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, and Para Dressage Teams, and the Official Horse Blanket of the US Equestrian Teams. LeMieux will also maintain its role as the Official Horse Boots of US Equestrian and the Official Ear Bonnet of US...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with Discover Dressage . As part of this continuation, Discover Dressage will remain the Official Partner of USEF Youth Dressage Programming, Official Sponsor of U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, and Official Sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix National Championship. New to 2026, Discover Dressage will expand its impact as a sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix Championship , which will now be hosted...

Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team delivered a strong and consistent performance at the 2026 Wellington CPEDI3*, hosted at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Fla. With combinations competing across four grades, the weekend was highlighted by a personal best performance and creative freestyle rides to close out the competition. The team finished on a final total of 433.255, with scores trending above 70% throughout the weekend. The team was led by Chef...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival III CPEDI3* in Wellington, Fla., from January 21-25, 2026. The team will be led by U.S. Para Dressage Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team and are listed in...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 year-end awards for combined driving. The U25 Athlete of the Year awards recognize young driving athletes for their achievement during the 2025 competition season. The Volunteer of the Year title is given to a driving competition volunteer who has been nominated by the driving community for their exemplary service over the past year. Humorist and Ryley Miller. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian U25 Athlete of...