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Nationwide Clinics Continue to Advance U.S. Dressage Talent Through USEF Dressage Pathway Programs

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

Lexington, Ky. - The 2025 USEF Dressage Training Series came to a conclusion in October of this year, delivering comprehensive educational opportunities for dressage athletes of all levels across both coasts. Building on the success of the 2024 Pathway Program sessions, this year’s series featured expanded participation, new learning components, and deeper engagement with top professionals across all facets of the sport. This year, U.S. dressage athletes competing at all levels of the...

Fredericks Equestrian International Stabling to Continue as Preferred Stabling Provider of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/5/2025 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewal of its partnership with Frederick’s Equestrian International (FEI Stabling) , reaffirming their role as the preferred stabling provider of US Equestrian licensed events. FEI Stabling played a crucial role in the success at both the 2024 and 2025 USEF Eventing Young Riders Championships , providing premium on-site temporary stabling solutions. Building on this momentum, FEI Stabling will serve as an Official Sponsor of...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to 2026 USEF High Performance Eventing Program Participants

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/4/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the 2026 USEF Eventing Pathway Programs. Eventing Elite Program: The following athlete-and-horse combinations have achieved the criteria for the Eventing Elite Program and are listed in alphabetical order. Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Off The Record , a 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding (VDL Arkansas x Dumagoldan Bay) owned by the Off The Record Syndicate Sydney Elliott (Bossier City, La.) and QC Diamantaire , a 2010...

U.S. Para Dressage Team Adds Win to Their Record at 2025 Tryon Fall CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/27/2025 2:00:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team capped off another successful competition, earning a win and important experience at the FEI level. The team comprised a range of experience levels in both the athletes and horses, providing an excellent opportunity for the U.S. Para Dressage program to build on its strengths and bolster the pipeline heading into a world championship year. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen...

Coleman and Off The Record Maintain Lead Following Cross-Country Phase of US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2025 8:26:00 AM

Leesburg, Va. - It was an influential day of cross country at the 2025 US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L, hosted at Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Va. 29 horse-and-rider combinations took to the challenging track designed by Derek di Grazia (USA). Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Off The Record finished the 5,778-meter-long course just under the 10:09-minute optimum time, crossing through the timers in 10:04 minutes to maintain their lead and remain on their...

Dutton and Denim Take Early Lead After First Day of Dressage in the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/10/2025 7:14:00 AM

Leesburg, Va. - The first 14 horse-and-athlete combinations took to the Grand Prix Arena at Morven Park International Equestrian Center on Thursday morning for the first day of dressage as part of the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final CCI4*-L. Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Denim, a 2015 Holsteiner gelding (Dinken x Celia II) owned by Caroline Moran, Ann Jones, Ann Lapides, and Neill Sites, took the early lead on a score of 27.5 penalties. Phillip Dutton and Denim became the overnight...

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...

US Equestrian Publishes Welfare Guidelines to Support Horses' Physical and Mental Well-Being

by US Equestrian Communications | 9/10/2025 10:32:00 AM

When US Equestrian implemented the expanded Unethical Treatment of Horses rule ( GR838 ) last year, it empowered the organization and its licensed officials to take action in cases of unethical treatment of horses, on show grounds and off. We quickly realized we needed to provide more examples and context for horse welfare best practices in training and competition. Earlier this week, we released a series of Horse Welfare Guidelines that we hope will serve as a basis for improved physical and...

US Equestrian and Morven Park to Host Media Day for US Equestrian Open Eventing Final and Morven Park International

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/21/2025 1:50:00 PM

Leesburg, Va . – US Equestrian and Morven Park invite local media in the Northern Virginia region to attend a unique Media Day on Wednesday, October 8, ahead of the US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final hosted at Morven Park. This behind-the-scenes experience will offer the opportunity to meet with athletes and horses, collect promotional footage, and speak with key stakeholders involved in the innovative US Equestrian Open of Eventing format. Morven Park Media Day Schedule Time Activity...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to 2025 USEF Eventing High Performance Program Lists

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/30/2025 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the 2025 USEF Eventing Pathway Program Lists. Eventing Elite Program: The following athlete-and-horse combinations, listed in alphabetical order, have been added to the Eventing Elite Program List. Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) & Chin Tonic HS , a 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Chim Champ x Quinar Z) owned by Hyperion Stud LLC Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) & Commando 3 , a 2013 Holsteiner gelding (Connor 48 x Amigo XX)...