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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 ....

Clara Propp and Mistral van de Vogelzang Win Individual Gold in 2025 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 11:40:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. - The energy in the Harrisburg Coliseum reached its peak Saturday evening as 20 athlete-and-horse combinations returned to contest the third and final phase of the 2025 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships, crowning the individual winner. After three days of strong competition, Clara Propp (New York, N.Y.) and Mistral van de Vogelzang emerged victorious, jumping double clear to end the weekend of competition on a cumulative score of 4.8 to earn the gold medal....

Applications Open for 2026 U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/23/2025 12:55:00 PM

Lexington, Ky - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the position of 2026 U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe for the 2026 FEI Senior World Endurance Championship. The Championship will take place in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, on November 28, 2026. The U.S. Endurance Chef d’Equipe will serve as a leader for the U.S. Endurance Team, providing strategic direction, fostering team cohesion, and supporting athletes and staff in preparation for and during the...

U.S. Dressage Program Announces Updates to Program Lists and Strategy Implementation Ahead of 2026 FEI Dressage World Championship and Beyond

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/27/2025 11:20:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the U.S. Dressage Pathway Programs for 2026, including updated program member lists for the USA Dressage Pre-Elite, Development, Emerging Young Horse and Youth athletes in the United States. These program lists are established based on competition results within the past 12 months and are supported by Christine Traurig, USEF Dressage Technical Advisor & Chef d’Equipe and Development and Young Horse Coach, Assistant...

US Equestrian Announces First in a Series of Equine Research Project Grants

by Natalie Voss | 10/27/2025 7:36:00 PM

As part of an ongoing commitment to supporting horse welfare, US Equestrian is proud to announce the funding of the first two equine research projects through the newly created Chromatic Fund. The Chromatic Fund was established in late 2024 as a collaborative effort between the American Association of Equine Practitioners, US Equestrian, Chromatic’s breeder KC Branscomb, and The Foundation for the Horse. The fund is named in honor of Chromatic BF, a 13-year-old Oldenburg U.S. show jumper...

Zone 4 Captures Prix des States Victory at 2025 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/11/2025 2:45:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - Friday evening's competition brought excitement to the Pennsylvania National Horse Show as six teams representing their USHJA zones went head-to-head in the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper Prix des States Team Championship. Athletes representing their zone team competed for top honors in this highlight event of the weekend. ©Isabelle Whiteside and Christine Rivet/US Equestrian This year’s championship course was designed by Oscar Soberon (USA) and featured a...

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...

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...

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...

Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final Set to Begin at Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 6:00:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. - Over 150 athletes are set to enter the Harrisburg Coliseum Sunday to contest the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final. This prestigious equitation national championship features two rounds over a course set to 3’6” in height, and is judged based on the style, position, and effectiveness of the rider. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Following round two, the judges must ask at least the top four entries to return for additional testing to determine the...