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U.S. Para Dressage Team Secures Top of the Podium at TerraNova CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/7/2026 2:20:00 PM

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,”...

Farrington Hoists Trophy in $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5* After Stellar Evening with Greya

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/29/2026 12:13:00 AM

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...

Anticipation Builds for $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series Event with Final Qualifier Set to Begin

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/27/2026 10:27:00 AM

Wellington, Fla. – The final qualifier ahead of the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series event, is set to begin at Wellington International to determine the final combinations who will contest the season’s culminating class tomorrow evening under the lights. With 30 combinations securing their starting place following yesterday’s $116,000 Adequan WEF Challenge Cup CSI5*, the remaining ten starting positions will be determined by results in the...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to USEF Dressage Pathway Program Lists

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/26/2026 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the USEF Dressage Pathway Program lists. The following combinations have met the necessary eligibility criteria and have been added to the respective program lists. Geñay Vaughn and her partner, Gino, the newest additions to the USEF Dressage Pre-Elite Program. (©Terri Miller) “It’s been exciting to see such positive results early in the 2026 season, particularly with so many athletes and horses...

A Golden Weekend for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and the U.S. CDIOU25 Team at the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/22/2026 4:06:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – From the opening notes of Thursday's Grand Prix, to the final salute of the Grand Prix Special on Saturday, the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* and CDIOU25 at the Adequan®? Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., belonged to the United States — with The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and the U.S. CDIOU25 Team earning a haul of team gold medals and individual podium finishes. FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO3* Ashley Holzer and Hawtins...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Captures Long-Awaited Gold in 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/19/2026 9:18:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team captured gold at the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* on Thursday at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., ending a five-year winning streak by Team Germany, to close out an exciting finish to team competition. With a combined score of 205.631, the U.S. edged out Germany, who finished on a final team score of 205.043. Canada rounded out the podium with a score of 204.196, to mark one of the closest...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Set for Start of 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/18/2026 5:02:00 PM

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team (From L to R): Ashley Holzer, Meaghan Davis, Christine Traurig, Jordan LaPlaca, and Anna Marek. (©Emma Claire Collective) Wellington, Fla. - The horse inspection for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* set the scene for an exciting week of competition at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from March 18-22, 2026, which will feature teams from three countries — the U.S., Canada, and Germany. The Dutta Corp. U.S....

Weber Claims Advanced Four-In-Hand National Championship and Batstone-Roberts Wins Inaugural USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championship at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/16/2026 8:30:00 AM

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...

US Equestrian Announces Spring Schedule for Member Listening Sessions

by Natalie Voss | 3/5/2026 2:50:00 PM

The US Equestrian Federation will continue its popular series of member listening sessions in 2026 with a focus on equine and member welfare. This year, the federation will alternate between in-person and virtual town halls each month and, when possible, will livestream in-person events to reach more members. After a successful start to the 2026 slate in February at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, Calif., the spring schedule will be: March 24, 4 p.m. - Wellington International April...

2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Advanced Four-In-Hand and Youth Set to Begin at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/11/2026 2:22:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – Two 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships will take place March 11-15, 2026 at Live Oak International in Ocala, Fla. The championship divisions will feature the Advanced Four-in-Hand Horse National Championship and, for the first time in history, the USEF Combined Driving Youth National Championship. Advanced Four-in-Hand Horse National Championship CAI3* (©US Equestrian) Leading the field in the Advanced Four-in-Hand National Championship is Chester Weber...