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US Equestrian Announces U.S. Para Dressage Team for Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/11/2026 7:22:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3* taking place from June 12-14, 2026, at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, and supported by Team Leader, Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage...

Upcoming U.S. Vaulting Licensed Official Grant Deadline on June 1, 2026

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/28/2026 1:20:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is reminding the U.S. Vaulting community that the deadline to apply for the Licensed Official Grant is June 1, 2026 . This is an important opportunity for vaulting official applicants and current officials seeking a promotion to receive financial support as they work toward meeting their application requirements. What Is the Licensed Official Grant? The USEF Licensed Official Grant is designed to reduce financial barriers for USEF and U.S. FEI Vaulting...

US Equestrian Announces Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for Jumping Nations Cup La Baule CSIO5*

by | 6/8/2026 3:18:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup La Baule CSIO5* to be hosted in La Baule-Escoublac, France, from June 11-14, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and supported by Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event. The following athletes have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in...

US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/5/2026 11:05:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ CDIO4* at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen a.T.W., Germany, from July 1-5, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Christine Traurig, and supported by Team Leader, Laura Roberts. The following combinations will represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Meagan Davis...

Ten Junior Athletes Selected to Receive 2026 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East Grants Provided by Split Rock Jumping Tour

by | 6/3/2026 2:04:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East Grants, generously provided by Split Rock Jumping Tour. ©US Equestrian The grants are awarded to ten participants competing at the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East at the Kentucky Horse Park from June 17-21, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. They will cover the costs associated with one stall fee, division...

US Equestrian Announces Amasé U.S. Jumping Team for EEF Jumping Nations Cup Deauville CSIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/2/2026 2:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Amasé U.S. Jumping Team at the EEF Jumping Nations Cup Deauville CSIO3* to be hosted in Deauville, France, from June 4-7, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Beezie Madden and Team Leader Erin Keating, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event. The following athletes have been selected to represent the Amasé U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order....

US Equestrian Announces Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for Jumping Nations Cup St. Gallen CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/1/2026 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup St. Gallen CSIO5* to be hosted in St. Gallen, Switzerland, from June 4-7, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event. The following athletes have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Takes Silver at FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Great Britain CCIO4*-NC-S

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/31/2026 3:46:00 PM

Devon, England – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team secured a well-earned podium finish at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Great Britian CCIO4*-NC-S, held May 27–31 at Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England. The team closed the competition on a collective score of 182.2, earning silver behind host nation Great Britain (135.6) and ahead of New Zealand (199.5). The team was led by Chef d’Equipe and High-Performance Manager, Leslie Law, as well as USEF Eventing...

An Exclusive Conversation with U.S. Dressage Chef d'Equipe Christine Traurig on the 2026 FEI World Championship Short List and Road to Aachen

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/20/2026 11:01:00 AM

U.S. Dressage Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor, Christine Traurig (© Shannon Brinkman) With the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships less than three months away, US Equestrian has named its short list of horse-and-rider combinations vying for a spot on The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team heading to Aachen, Germany. Eight combinations representing a meld of seasoned championship veterans and exciting newcomers to the international stage have been selected to continue their pursuit of...

Christian Simonson and Indian Rock Lead the Way After Grand Prix Test at 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/13/2026 3:42:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship opened with a morning of competition on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, featuring 16 entries vying for top scores in the Grand Prix test. The USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship is held at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, Fla. The national championship, which has traditionally been included in the annual USEF Festival of Champions hosted later in the summer, will be featured for the first time in more than...