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U.S. Jumping Team Takes Second in Agria Jumping Nations Cup Falsterbo CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/11/2025 1:20:00 PM

Falsterbo, Sweden – The U.S. Jumping Team earned a second-place podium finish in the Agria Jumping Nations Cup Falsterbo CSIO5*, finishing just behind the host nation of Sweden. The team completed the day on a two-round total of eight faults, with Sweden taking the win on four faults, and Ireland earning third place on eight faults, but with a slower time than the U.S. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. “Karl and Spencer were...

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...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes for 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championships

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/9/2025 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. at the 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championships. The championships will take place Sept. 4-7, 2025, in Lähden, Germany. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Driving Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Tracy Bowman (Martinez, Calif.) with her own Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars (Orchard Red Prince x Castenrayseweg Saartje), a 2009 Welsh Pony...

Laura Kraut and Baloutinue Earn Podium Finish in Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/7/2025 3:20:00 AM

©Shannon Brinkman Aachen, Germany – Laura Kraut and Baloutinue delivered a standout performance in the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5* closing out a week of elite international competition on a high note for the U.S. Jumping Team athletes. The pair finished in second place after jumping three faultless rounds on the final day of competition in Aachen, Germany. Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leonie Jei took the win, while Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Dynamix de Belheme finished in third. Kraut...

Media Credential Application for 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Available Now

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/1/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions (FOC) is set to take place August 18-24 at HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. FOC includes the following national championships: Neue Schule/USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship Adequan ® /USEF Para Dressage National Championships Adequan ® /USEF Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship Adequan...

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...

U.S. Jumping Team Hoists Trophy in Historic Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/4/2025 9:39:00 AM

©US Equestrian Aachen, Germany - The U.S. Jumping Team delivered a tremendous performance in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, finishing atop the podium after two competitive rounds to complete the night on a team total of just four faults. “Aachen is the mecca of show jumping. It’s one of the greatest shows in the world. This team was really amazing and this is what we came here for. It doesn’t get any better than this," said Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland....

U.S. Vaulting Athletes Deliver Strong Showing at 2025 CHIO Aachen CVIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/29/2025 6:00:00 PM

Kimberly Palmer and San Felice Z (©Shannon Brinkman) Aachen, Germany – The U.S. Vaulting Team completed competition at CHIO Aachen CVIO4* this weekend with solid performances across the Individual Female and Male divisions. Competing against impressive international talent in the Albert Vahle Arena, U.S. vaulters delivered athletic and well-executed choreography, continuing to build momentum and experience on the world stage. In the Individual Female competition, Kimberly Palmer...

US Equestrian Announces Combinations Selected to Represent U.S. Dressage in U25 Division at 2025 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/30/2025 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent U.S. Dressage in the U25 division at the 2025 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF , hosted at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg, Mich., from July 29-August 3, 2025. The athletes will be supported by George Williams, USEF Dressage High Performance & Pathway Development Advisor and Youth Coach, as well as Olivia LaGoy-Weltz, USEF...

Champions Crowned at 2025 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/29/2025 9:07:00 PM

Adamstown, Md. - The Sunday awards ceremonies marked the end to a very successful 2025 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships, with three individuals across the CCI1*, CCIYJ2*-S, and CCI3U25*-S, and two teams crowned champion. The Championships were hosted by The Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm, and courses designed by Andrew Heffernan and Chris Barnard. CCIJ1* National Championship ©US Equestrian Charlotte Schaef (Roland, Ariz.) and Tinraher Diamond, her own...