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U.S. Jumping Team Finishes Fantastic Week in Canada with Wins in FEI Jumping Nations Cup Caledon CSIO3* and Grand Prix of Caledon

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/21/2025 10:00:00 AM

Caledon, Ontario, Canada – The U.S. Jumping Team finished an excellent week of competition in at the Caledon Equestrian Park, in Caledon, ON, Canada, earning a victory in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Caledon CSIO3* and securing an individual win in the $90,000 Grand Prix of Caledon CSIO3* with Marilyn Little and La Contessa stealing the show. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating throughout the week. “We had a very memorable week in...

US Equestrian Remembers Catch Me, the 2016 National Horse of the Year

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/1/2025 12:46:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The board of directors and staff at US Equestrian would like to extend our condolences to all those who loved Catch Me, the 2016 USEF National Horse of the Year. Catch Me, fondly known as “Snoopy,” passed on Friday, June 27, at the age of 18 due to complications from colic. Photo Credit: WIHS “Catch Me was the most remarkable horse that I ever owned,” said owner Becky Gochman. “He was both competitive and kind. Scott Stewart showed him...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Secures Second Place in Thrilling UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S at Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/6/2025 2:25:00 AM

The Defender U.S. Eventing Team: Phillip Dutton and Possante, Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake, William Coleman and Off The Record, and Boyd Martin with Commando 3. (©Shannon Brinkman) Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team earned a podium finish in the UBS-Cup CCIO4-S* following a decisive cross-country phase in front of an energetic German crowd at the historic grounds of CHIO Aachen. Led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law, the team's efforts across all three phases...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Holds Fourth Place with Cross-Country Ahead in UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/5/2025 3:27:00 AM

William Coleman and Off The Record (© US Equestrian) Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team completed the first two phases of competition at the prestigious CHIO Aachen UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S. The four U.S. combinations produced competitive efforts in both dressage and show jumping phases, positioning the team in fourth place overall on a total score of 107.6 penalties heading into tomorrow's final phase. The team was led off by Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) and HSH...

Applications for 2025 FEI Driving World Championships Deadline is June 30

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/26/2025 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The athlete application deadline for the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for para, ponies, and pair horses, is Monday, June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses will be held in Beekbergen, Netherlands, August 20-24. The 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Combined Ponies will be held from September 17-21, in Le Pin au Haras, France. The 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championship will be held September 3-7, in Lahden,...

USEF to Host FEI Pony Measuring Session

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/20/2025 2:06:00 PM

The USEF will host an FEI Pony Measuring Session at Charlotte’s Creek Farm in Georgetown, KY on July 23, 2025. Athletes or Owners of ponies interested in attending the FEI Measuring Session must complete the online application on the USEF Athlete Dashboard . If you are not a USEF member, please contact [email protected] to receive access to the online application. Deadline for Applications: July 1, 2025 Deadline for Cancellation without charge: July 10, 2025 The full expenses associated...

US Equestrian Board of Directors Approves Rule Changes at the Mid-Year Board Meeting Designed to Improve Equine Welfare

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/23/2025 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – In keeping with its ongoing commitment to equine welfare, US Equestrian advanced a number of rule changes and modifications at its mid-year meeting June 16 and 17 in Lexington, Ky. Directors heard updates on the organization’s strategic plan, the path to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, as well as its vision of continual enhancements to the welfare and integrity of equine sport. General Rule Changes GR402.1 Testing : The Board approved changes to this rule...

US Equestrian Announces Expanded Partnership with YETI

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/12/2025 4:01:00 PM

©US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with YETI as the Official Cooler and Insulated Drinkware and an Official Supplier of US Equestrian. New in 2025, YETI will serve as title sponsor of the USEF Eventing National Championship League U25, Amateur, and Professional CCI2* divisions. YETI will also be an Official Sponsor of theUS Equestrian Open series and will maintain its role as an official sponsor of the Platinum Performance/USEF Show...

Pivo Announced as Official Partner and Supplier of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/16/2025 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Pivo as the Official Technology Training Partner of USEF, as well an official partner and supplier of US Equestrian Teams. Pivo will also serve as an official partner of the US Equestrian International Disciplines Pathway Programs and sponsor of the US Equestrian Annual Meeting and Awards. As equestrian sport continues to evolve, US Equestrian has identified video technology as a critical component in athlete development, training access, and...

US Equestrian Announces LeMieux as Official Horse Boots and Ear Bonnet Partner

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/28/2025 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with LeMieux, a leader in producing high quality performance products for horses and athletes. LeMieux will remain an Official Partner of US Equestrian and an Official Supplier of the US Equestrian Teams and continue as an Official Sponsor of the USEF Pony Finals, U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, and Platinum Performance/USEF Jumping Talent Search Finals. ©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian LeMieux will supply US...