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Laura Kraut and Baloutinue Earn Podium Finish in Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/7/2025 3:20:00 AM

©Shannon Brinkman Aachen, Germany – Laura Kraut and Baloutinue delivered a standout performance in the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5* closing out a week of elite international competition on a high note for the U.S. Jumping Team athletes. The pair finished in second place after jumping three faultless rounds on the final day of competition in Aachen, Germany. Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leonie Jei took the win, while Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Dynamix de Belheme finished in third. Kraut...

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...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Holds Fourth Place with Cross-Country Ahead in UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/5/2025 3:27:00 AM

William Coleman and Off The Record (© US Equestrian) Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team completed the first two phases of competition at the prestigious CHIO Aachen UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S. The four U.S. combinations produced competitive efforts in both dressage and show jumping phases, positioning the team in fourth place overall on a total score of 107.6 penalties heading into tomorrow's final phase. The team was led off by Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) and HSH...

U.S. Jumping Team Hoists Trophy in Historic Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/4/2025 9:39:00 AM

©US Equestrian Aachen, Germany - The U.S. Jumping Team delivered a tremendous performance in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, finishing atop the podium after two competitive rounds to complete the night on a team total of just four faults. “Aachen is the mecca of show jumping. It’s one of the greatest shows in the world. This team was really amazing and this is what we came here for. It doesn’t get any better than this," said Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland....

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...

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...

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. Vaulting Athletes Deliver Strong Showing at 2025 CHIO Aachen CVIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/29/2025 6:00:00 PM

Kimberly Palmer and San Felice Z (©Shannon Brinkman) Aachen, Germany – The U.S. Vaulting Team completed competition at CHIO Aachen CVIO4* this weekend with solid performances across the Individual Female and Male divisions. Competing against impressive international talent in the Albert Vahle Arena, U.S. vaulters delivered athletic and well-executed choreography, continuing to build momentum and experience on the world stage. In the Individual Female competition, Kimberly Palmer...

US Equestrian Announces Combinations Selected to Represent U.S. Dressage in U25 Division at 2025 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/30/2025 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent U.S. Dressage in the U25 division at the 2025 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF , hosted at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg, Mich., from July 29-August 3, 2025. The athletes will be supported by George Williams, USEF Dressage High Performance & Pathway Development Advisor and Youth Coach, as well as Olivia LaGoy-Weltz, USEF...