Gladstone N.J. - The 2024 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals – East wrapped up on Sunday at the USET Foundation Headquarters, crowning Taylor Cawley as the winner after Phases III and IV. During Phase III, athletes tackled a jumper-style course under the supervisions of judges Nicole Shahinian-Simpson and Ellen Raidt, with scores doubled for the overall competition tally. Taylor Cawley, Amira Kettaneh, Olivia Sweetnam, and JJ Torano advanced to the decisive Phase IV, the...

Allentown, N.J. – Eight new national champions were crowned at the conclusion of combined driving competition hosted at the New Jersey Horse Park in Allentown, N.J., this past weekend, with the Garden State CDE hosting national championship competition for all Preliminary and Training Level divisions. National champion honors were awarded in the VSE, Single Pony, Single Horse, Pony Pairs, and Horse Pairs divisions at both levels. Hilary Mroz-Blythe and Stone Pony Tempest. ©MbDixon...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the host locations and dates for the 2024 and 2025 US Equestrian Open of Eventing Qualifier Events. The US Equestrian Open of Eventing will consist of 20 qualifying events around the country leading into the series final, to be hosted at Morven Park International, ultimately crowning the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Eventing champion. “It is exciting to see the support and collaboration from the U.S. Eventing CCI4*-S Organizers...

Barcelona, Spain – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished the inaugural 2024 Longines League of Nations season with a sixth-place finish in the final competition of the year – the Longines League of Nations Final – hosted in Barcelona, Spain. The top eight teams from the qualifying season earned an invite to the series final, as well as the host nation of Spain. Germany earned first overall on a final team score of 12, with the Netherlands in second on 16, and Sweden in third...

Lexington, Ky . - Please see information below for the selection methods anticipated to be used for the upcoming 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Junior and/or Young Vaulters to be held in Stadl Paura AUT, July 30 – August 3, 2025 (“Championships”). If you have any questions regarding the following information, or the development of the Vaulter Selection Criteria for the Championships, please contact Michelle McQueen at (908) 997-3003 or [email protected] . Applicants...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the United States at the Longines League of Nations Jumping Final hosted in Barcelona, Spain, from October 3-6, 2024. 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 NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Lucy Davis Kennedy (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.)...

Lier, Belgium – The U.S. Young Rider and Junior Jumping Teams completed their final day of competition at the FEI Nations Cup Youth Jumping Final after both teams earned qualifying spots via two separate qualifiers earlier in the week to contest Sunday’s final event. The U.S. Junior Jumping Team impressed all week with strong performances across each of the qualifying classes, taking the coveted top honors on the final day on a total of zero faults. The U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team...

Ermelo, Netherlands – Three U.S. combinations took significant learning and international experience away from the 2024 WBFSH FEI Dressage World Breeding Championships hosted in Ermelo, Netherlands. The U.S. fielded one combination in the 5YO division and two in the 7YO division at the prestigious annual championships. The combinations were supported by U.S. Chef d’Equipe and Development Coach Christine Traurig. “I came away from these World Breeding Championships so inspired...

Monpazier, France. – With the completion of the first horse inspection at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors, the five members of the U.S. Endurance Team are set to begin their 100-mile (160km) ride beginning at 5:30 a.m. CEST (11:30 p.m. ET) on Saturday, Sept. 7. The U.S. Endurance Team at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship ©Terry Shampoe The U.S. Endurance Team will be represented by Holly Corcoran and Lorienn, Heidi Perreault and Favailas Marechal, Jeremy...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations who will represent the United States at the final FEI Eventing Nations Cup of the year hosted at the Military Boekelo in Enschede, Netherlands from October 9-13, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello and Team Leader Gemma Stobbs. Participating combinations will receive financial support from the Dutta Corporation for horse travel with additional support funded by the USET Foundation Jacqueline B....