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An Exclusive Conversation with U.S. Para Dressage Chef d'Equipe Michel Assouline on the 2026 FEI World Championship Team Selection

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/9/2026 8:00:00 AM

US Equestrian has announced the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World U.S. Para Dressage Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline. (©Kimberlyn Beaudoin/KTB Creative Group) Championships in Aachen, Germany, from August 19-23. Since 2017, Michel Assouline has led the Para Dressage Program, which has been built on consistency, opportunity, and always with an eye firmly fixed on the 2028 Los Angeles...

U.S. Para Dressage Team Tops Podium Against Competitive International Field at Hagen CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/6/2026 10:47:00 AM

Hagen, Germany – The U.S. Para Dressage Team topped the podium in team competition at the Covalliero Dressage Days CPEDI3* hosted at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen, Germany, ultimately besting a competitive field of ten international teams. Finishing on a final team score of 458.894, the U.S. Para Dressage Team once again showcased their talent and poise, led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The team from the Netherlands finished in second place on a team...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Para Dressage Team for 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/8/2026 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 18-23, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships and...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Kicks Off July Fourth Weekend with Bronze Medal at FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/3/2026 9:19:00 AM

Hagen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned bronze at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*, at the Covalliero Dressage Days hosted at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen, Germany, giving the U.S. a podium finish to celebrate heading into Independence Day weekend. Competing against a deep field including host country Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Spain, the U.S. team closed out the team competition with a combined final score of 210.957. Germany claimed the...

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

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/2/2026 11:41:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the following combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the Hagen CPEDI3*, which will take place in Hagen, Germany, from July 2-5, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the Hagen CPEDI3* and are listed in alphabetical order. Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) and Floratina...

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

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/1/2026 8:42:00 AM

Hagen a.T.W., Germany – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4* hosted in Hagen a.T.W., Germany, at Hof Kasselmann from July 1-5, 2026. Following the withdrawal of Anna Marek and Fayvel, Geñay Vaughn and Gino will join the team to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team. The updated combinations representing The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team are listed in alphabetical order: Meagan Davis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and...

Six New National Champions Emerge at the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/28/2026 9:47:00 PM

Adamstown, Md. - Competition at the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships concluded with three individual and three team champions crowned across the CCIJ1*, CCIYJ2*-S, and CCI3U25*-S levels. The Championships were hosted by The Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm, from June 25-28, with cross-country courses designed by Andrew Heffernan (NED) and show jumping courses designed by Chris Barnard (USA). Competitors and grooms participated in various educational...

Competition Gets Underway for 15 & Under Competitors at the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/20/2026 7:34:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The sun was shining at the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, June 20, as day three of the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East got underway in spectacular fashion. With blue skies overhead, the 15 & Under divisions took to the Walnut Ring for their first classic rounds while the Large and Small Junior Hunter 3'6" 15 & Under divisions also competed in the iconic Rolex Stadium for their under-saddle classes. Large Junior Hunter 15...

Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team Secures Second in Longines League of Nations™ Rotterdam CSIO5* After Impressive Showing

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/19/2026 4:31:00 PM

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team showcased their determination and grit in a tightly contested competition in Rotterdam, ultimately securing their first Longines League of Nations podium finish of the 2026 season. The team produced a stellar second round to keep them in the hunt, and with a three-way tie for first, a jump-off between the Great Britain, the U.S., and Switzerland would ultimately determine the final standings. ©ShannonBrinkmanPhotography...

Four New National Champions Emerge on Day Two of the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/19/2026 8:24:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The first 2026 national champions emerged on the second day of competition at the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East on June 19. All four of the sections for the 16-17 age group tackled a challenging test over Skip Bailey’s handy course at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Walnut Ring. Large Junior Hunter 3’6” 16-17 National Champion: Presley Wade and Circa Presley Wade and Circa (©US Equestrian) Overnight leaders...