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US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup Vejer de la Frontera CSIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/9/2025 10:51:00 AM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Vejer de la Frontera CSIO3*. The competition will take place as part of Circuito Hípico del Sol in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, from October 22-26. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in...

Updates to EquiTrace EventPass to Help Streamline Horse Health Document Verification at USEF Licensed Competitions Using EventPass

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/1/2025 2:58:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce significant updates and enhancements to the EventPass by EquiTrace platform designed to streamline the horse health documentation process at USEF-licensed competitions that subscribe to the EventPass system. Competitors are encouraged to use EventPass to ensure their health documents meet competition requirements prior to their arrival at the venues utilizing EventPass. By eliminating the need for paper-based verification, the software helps...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations Final CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/25/2025 2:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations Final CSIO5* hosted in Barcelona, Spain, from October 3-5, at Real Club de Polo de Barcelona. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) Laura Kraut...

Defender U.S. Driving Team Gains Valuable Experience at 2025 FEI World Championships for Combined Ponies

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/24/2025 12:42:00 PM

Le Pin au Haras, France – The Defender U.S. Driving Team saw two combinations complete the 2025 FEI World Championships for Combined Ponies hosted at the renowned Haras National du Pin Stud, in Le Pin au Haras, France. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Legg, Team Veterinarian Dr. Crystal Riczu and Team Leader Steven Morrissey. “There were highs and lows this week, but all combinations will leave the World Championship feeling they gained invaluable experiences which can...

Turnham Green to Return as Title Sponsor of USEF Junior Jumper National Championships at Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/23/2025 9:55:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to welcome the return of Turnham Green as the title sponsor of the USEF Junior Jumper National Championships. The Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships are set to take place October 8-11, 2025, at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, Penn. The event provides a premier platform for U.S. junior jumping athletes to compete against their peers in a three-day competition format. This event features both a Prix des States Team...

U.S. Jumping Teams Mark Strong Week at FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup Final with Podium Results in Young Rider and Junior Categories

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/22/2025 11:07:00 AM

Lier, Belgium – The U.S. Jumping Teams competing at the FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup Final completed their week at Azelhof Horse Events in Lier, Belgium, with impressive results, finishing first in the Young Rider category, and third in the Junior category over three days of competition. The U.S. Jumping Young Rider Team finished on a final total of zero faults to top the podium, while the U.S. Jumping Junior Team took bronze on combined final score of four faults. Both teams were led by...

Seven National Champions Crowned at 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Horses

by US Equestrian Communications | 9/22/2025 12:00:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The Tryon Fall CDE was the host event for the 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for horses. A total of seven divisions ranging from training through advanced level saw national championship contenders complete their three phases across four sunny and mild days at Tryon International. Melissa Wessel and Megan's Valentine. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Preliminary Single Horse National Championship Local competitor Melissa Wessel (Rutherfordton, N....

The Defender U.S. Driving Team Set to Compete at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/16/2025 2:15:00 PM

The 2025 Defender U.S. Driving Team at the FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies in Le Pin du Haras, France (©Melanie Guillamont) Le Pin au Haras, France -- The Defender U.S. Driving Team will compete this week at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies in Le Pin du Haras, France at Haras National du Pin. The three-member team will begin with dressage on Thursday, September 18, following the horse inspection on Wednesday, September 17. The team will be...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations St. Tropez CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/10/2025 12:56:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations St. Tropez CSIO5* hosted in St. Tropez, France, from September 18-21. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.)...

US Equestrian Announces Junior and Young Rider Teams to Represent U.S. Jumping at 2025 FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/4/2025 12:29:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Teams at the 2025 FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup Final hosted from September 19-21, in Lier, Belgium at Azelhof Equestrian Centre. The U.S. will field both a Junior Team and a Young Rider Team. Both teams will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Young Rider Team and are listed...