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US Equestrian to Host EHV-1 and Biosecurity Webinar Dec. 1

by US Equestrian Communications | 11/25/2025 10:27:00 AM

©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian In the midst of the ongoing outbreak of EHV-1/EHM following the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race, US Equestrian understands that many horse owners are anxious to maintain their horses’ health and have a lot of questions about biosecurity and events. Dr. Katie Flynn, senior staff veterinarian at USEF, will be part of a webinar panel hosted by the American Association of Equine Practitioners on Nov. 25 . USEF will also be offering its own webinar...

Applications of Intent for 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship Are Due December 1, 2025

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/24/2025 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds endurance athletes that the deadline is approaching to submit an application of intent for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championships . Applications must be submitted online through your athlete dashboard at athletes.usef.org no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 1. The non-refundable application fee of $50 must be submitted with the application. No changes will be accepted after the Dec. 1 application deadline. Athletes must list any and all...

Nicole McMillion Wins 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West Riding Change Up PS

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/8/2025 11:00:00 PM

Thermal, Calif. – After a thrilling third round and final ride off, Nicole McMillion secured the champion title at the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West . Nicole McMillion and Change Up PS. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian McMillion (Huntington Beach, Calif.), who trains with Jim Hagman, partnered with Change Up PS, a 2016 Oldenburg stallion owned by Summerhouse Farm, LLC, for the finals. With this win, Change Up PS, known as...

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...

LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Volunteer Opportunities

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/17/2025 10:41:00 AM

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games announced the launch of the LA28 Volunteer Program presented by Delta Air Lines. This is a great avenue for members to get involved with a home Olympic and Paralympic games! As volunteer events become available in the LA region, registered volunteers will receive email invitations to sign up for specific events based on their location and interests. THE PROCESS : Registration is open now for community volunteering. Submit the form, and you’ll be...

Ben Ebeling and Super Mare Bellena Reign Supreme in US Equestrian Open Dressage Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/16/2025 2:20:00 AM

Thermal, Calif. – Ben Ebeling (USA) and Bellena stole the show in the inaugural US Equestrian Open Dressage Final, hoisting the impressive trophy to conclude the first year of the finals across the three Olympic disciplines. The partnership earned a personal best score of 79.903% for their freestyle composition to a mix of iconic female pop artists to stand firmly atop the podium. Felicitas Hendricks (GER) and Drombusch OLD took second place on a final score of 78.260%, while Anna Marek...

Isabelle Fischer Rides CH-EQ Sugar Fund to the Win in the 2025 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/14/2025 10:00:00 PM

Kansas City, Mo. – It’s been a banner week for saddle seat equitation star Izzy Fischer. On Wednesday at the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show, she and CH-EQ Sugar Fund captured the win in the UPHA Adult Challenge Cup finals. On Friday, she came back to win the 2025 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final . In her first year in the adult amateur ranks, she’s already checked off the two most prestigious titles in the sport. Izzy Fischer and CH-EQ Sugar...

Registration Opens for 2026 US Equestrian Annual Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/13/2025 11:25:00 AM

Registration is now open for the 2026 US Equestrian Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Omni Hotel in Louisville, Ky., from Jan. 15-18, 2026. US Equestrian will once again host a series of educational presentations and workshops in a three-day interactive format with the goal of providing hands-on, immediately actionable information to members, affiliates, officials, and competition managers. For those unable to attend the annual meeting in person, full coverage of the sessions will be...

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...

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....