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US Equestrian Announces Dates and Deadlines for 2026 Dressage Competitions and USEF European Tours

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/11/2025 9:28:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the application opening dates and deadlines for USEF European Tours and dressage competitions for 2026. Applications can be found on the athlete dashboard . U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Application Opens: Currently Open Early Deadline: May 14, 2026 Late Deadline: June 18, 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Application Opens: Currently Open Early Deadline: March 2, 2026 Late Deadline: March 9, 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National...

Katalina Raiszadeh and Cetello Take the Lead After Day One of the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/7/2025 6:00:00 PM

Thermal, Calif. – The athletes of the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West completed the first two phases of competition on Friday morning at Desert International Horse Park. A total of 22 entries completed their flatwork and gymnastic phases ahead of Saturday’s jumper course. Katalina Raiszadeh and Cetello. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Katalina Raiszadeh (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) finished day one at the top of the leaderboard with...

Nicole McMillion Wins 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West Riding Change Up PS

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/8/2025 11:00:00 PM

Thermal, Calif. – After a thrilling third round and final ride off, Nicole McMillion secured the champion title at the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West . Nicole McMillion and Change Up PS. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian McMillion (Huntington Beach, Calif.), who trains with Jim Hagman, partnered with Change Up PS, a 2016 Oldenburg stallion owned by Summerhouse Farm, LLC, for the finals. With this win, Change Up PS, known as...

2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West Set to Begin at Desert International Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/6/2025 4:00:00 PM

Thermal, Calif. – Rising stars of the jumping world will compete in California this week for the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West . This prestigious event is hosted this year at Desert International Horse Park in the venue’s Grand Prix Stadium. Talent Search Finals consists of three phases for all competitors: flatwork, a gymnastic phase, and a jumper course. The top four athletes will be brought back for a final ride-off phase. In a new...

Eleanor Rudnicki Secures Top Honors in 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals-East Championship Aboard Qwantreau

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/6/2025 10:16:00 AM

Gladstone, N.J. - The 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East concluded on Sunday at Hamilton Farms, home of the USET Foundation Headquarters, crowning Eleanor Rudnicki (Conroe, Texas) and Qwantreau champions after completion of the Phases III and IV. ©Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian The final day of competition aimed to test each combination’s ability to navigate a jumper-style course while demonstrating the fundamental precision and technique...

Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals Set to Begin Friday

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/1/2025 2:33:00 PM

Gladstone, N.J. - 37 of the nation’s top young equestrians are set to compete this weekend at the prestigious 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East, held at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. from October 3-5. This year’s format will follow a condensed two-day competition schedule, with flatwork and gymnastics hosted on Saturday, and the final jumping phases on Sunday. Taylor Cawley and Oki D'Eclipse, 2024 Platinum...

Amendments Made to 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors Selection Procedures

by | 10/22/2025 1:40:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The US Equestrian Executive Committee has amended selection procedures for the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors. Please see the information below for the application information and the amendments made to the selection procedures to be used for the upcoming 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be held in Aachen, Germany from August 13-16, 2026. ©Shannon Brinkman To view the US Equestrian full selection procedures, please click here ....

Eleanor Rudnicki and Qwantreau Lead After Phases I and II at 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals – East

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/4/2025 8:06:00 PM

Gladstone, N.J. - The 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East began today with strong performances through Phase I and II of competition. A total of 37 combinations contested Phases I and II, hosted at the historic Hamilton Farms, home of the USET Foundation. After a competitive first day, Eleanor Rudnicki (Conroe, Texas) and Qwantreau head into tomorrow’s final at the top of the leaderboard after earning a combined score of 239 at the conclusion of both phases....

Top Honors Awarded at Morven Park for 2025 USEF Eventing National Championship League Winners and USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/15/2025 2:07:00 PM

Leesburg, Va. - The 2025 USEF Eventing National Championship League and the USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championships concluded this weekend at Morven Park International Equestrian Center, marking the finish of a competitive season which brought together top athletes and horses from across the country to contest for national championship honors. The National Championship League is a result of the decision to move away from single-event national championship for each of the levels has...

Olivia Sweetnam and Efendi Secure 2025 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final Championship Title

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 10:04:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - Junior weekend at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show concluded on Sunday with one of the most anticipated events of the year - the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final. A total of 157 athlete-and-horse combinations took to the Harrisburg Coliseum to contest the national championship, showcasing the highest level of equitation over a technical 3’6” course designed by Alan Lohman. ©Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian After two challenging rounds and a...