Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has awarded grants totaling $54,000 to 84 licensed official applicants as part of a grant program that further supports the development of both new licensed officials and higher-level officials. Each of the 84 grant recipients are active USEF competing members and are either a current licensed official or have started a licensed official application. “It's exciting to see so many dedicated individuals taking steps toward advancing their officiating...

Wellington, Fla . – Kent Farrington (USA) and Greya rose to the top of the standings after a stellar jump-off performance to take top honors in the highest rated Grand Prix in Wellington International history, the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series Event. Before a sold-out crowd surrounding the International Ring, the duo stopped the timers in an impressive 42.99 seconds to secure their position at the top of the podium ahead of Ben Maher (GBR) and Enjeu...

Ocala, Fla. — The Advanced Four-In-Hand National Championship and the inaugural USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championship came to a thrilling close this weekend at Live Oak International. Chester Weber captured the Advanced Four-In-Hand National Championship title, while Sarah Batstone-Roberts made history by claiming the first-ever USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championship title with her Chincoteague Pony gelding, Winston. Advanced Four-In-Hand National Championship Team...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian reminds eligible licensees and FEI Endurance Officials that the deadline to apply for the 2026 Endurance Competition Grant and 2026 U.S. FEI Endurance Official Grant is February 1, 2026 . These grants are intended to support FEI Endurance competitions in the U.S. to maintain a healthy calendar of competitions, as well as to support U.S. FEI Endurance officials and maintain a healthy number of officials that are licensed in the U.S. Please email all applications to...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 licensed official development grant application. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The licensed official grant program launched in 2022 to reduce financial barriers for both national and FEI officials to complete application requirements related to a new license application, or a license promotion, by offsetting associated costs. In 2025 the Federation awarded grants totaling $35,500 to 75 licensed official applicants...

During the General Session of US Equestrian’s 2026 annual meeting, the Federation’s leadership evaluated where the organization is relative to its long-term goals, and what work still lies ahead. The session was held as part of a three-day series of educational events during the US Equestrian’s 2026 Annual Meeting at the Omni Hotel in Louisville, Ky. For groups like US Equestrian, a strategic plan is crucial to illustrating a long-term, big-picture vision. The...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian offers annual combined driving grants designed to strengthen the pipeline of opportunities within the U.S. driving community by supporting licensed competitions, developing organizers, and providing education and experience for current or aspiring licensed officials. The application deadline for the 2026 USEF Combined Driving Grants for Competitions and Licensed Officials is January 1, 2026. 2026 USEF Competition Grant for Combined Driving Grants may be...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian invites those eligible to apply for the 2026 Endurance Competition Grant and 2026 U.S. FEI Endurance Official Grant. These grants are intended to support FEI Endurance competitions in the U.S. to maintain a healthy calendar of competitions, as well as to support U.S. FEI Endurance officials and maintain a healthy number of officials that are licensed in the U.S. Applications for both grants are due by February 1, 2026. Please email all applications to the Director...

Lexington, Ky. - The 2025 USEF Dressage Training Series came to a conclusion in October of this year, delivering comprehensive educational opportunities for dressage athletes of all levels across both coasts. Building on the success of the 2024 Pathway Program sessions, this year’s series featured expanded participation, new learning components, and deeper engagement with top professionals across all facets of the sport. This year, U.S. dressage athletes competing at all levels of the...

In 2023, the Federation appointed a Hunter and Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judges Task Force, which was tasked with evaluating, analyzing, and improving the current hunter and hunter/jumping seat equitation judging system. Over the last two years, the Task Force, in collaboration with USHJA, has evaluated various concerns regarding judging and reviewed processes related to education, licensing, and judging systems. Through this process, we identified a need to evaluate and improve the...