Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with Zen Elite Equestrian Center as the Official Sponsor of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions and the 2026 USEF Annual Meeting. Zen Elite Equestrian Center also renewed their commitment as the presenting partner of the USEF Dressage Training Series – East Coast. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series East Coast presented by Zen Elite Equestrian Center provided...

Lexington, Ky. – The 2025 USEF Annual Meeting returns to Lexington and will adopt an agenda that builds off the interactive format and strategic topic of social license and horse welfare, which became a major focus two years ago and continues to be at the forefront of our industry. Under the theme, It’s All About the Horse , we will bring in a well-known media expert to help with crisis communication challenges many of you may face, veterinarians to address the latest horse health...

Lexington, Ky . – Competition continued for both the pony hunters and jumpers at the 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling on Thursday afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Three new national championships were crown in both rings, including the Small Green Pony Championship, the Small Regular Pony Championship, and the Medium Pony Jumper Team Championship. Small Green Pony Championship The Small Green Pony Hunters took center stage in the Rolex Stadium...

Lexington, Ky. — The US Equestrian Board of Directors convened in June for its Mid-Year Meeting in Lexington, Ky., where the group made key decisions on several rule changes and initiatives. Directors heard updates on the organization’s strategic plan, including the path to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, equine and athlete well-being, and utilizing data to advance risk management and athlete performance. Updates to Lite Competitions One important matter the board voted on...

Lexington, Ky. - The US Equestrian Annual Meeting will take place at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Ky., from Thursday, January 23 to Saturday, January 25, 2025. Members of the media who would like to attend should submit a request for credentials by December 16, 2024. The US Equestrian Annual Meeting hosts the Board of Directors meeting as well as the Pegasus Awards Celebration and SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Celebration, which wrap up the 2024 competition year across all...

Lexington, Ky . – The 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling is right around the corner and exhibitors and families attending should make note of the upcoming deadlines and additional reminders below. The annual and highly anticipated championship will run from August 4-9, 2026, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The official 2026 USEF Pony Finals Schedule can be found here . The official 2026 USEF Pony Finals Prize List can be found here . Story Submissions Needed...

Lexington, Ky. – Registration is now open for the 2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Ky., from Jan. 23-25, 2025. Following positive feedback from the last two Annual Meetings, US Equestrian will once again host a series of educational workshops in a two-day interactive format. The theme of the 2025 Annual Meeting, “It’s All About the Horse” , celebrates the horse as the foundation of equestrian sport and...

Lexington, Ky. — US Equestrian is pleased to announce the newest updates to the USEF Dressage Pathway Program lists. The following combinations meet the necessary eligibility criteria and have been added to their respective program lists. “It’s always encouraging and motivating to see combinations meet the eligibility criteria targets for our programs. We want to ensure we are providing resources and advisement for these partnerships to continue building depth and potential...

Traverse City, Mich. – Athletes, families, and supporters planning to attend the 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) are encouraged to make travel arrangements and secure accommodations as soon as possible, as the Traverse City area is a popular summer vacation destination with limited inventory. ©US Equestrian Traverse City offers a variety of lodging options to suit every budget, team, and travel style. Traverse City Horse Shows has partnered with several local...

Lexington, Ky. – Ten National Champions will be crowned this week at the Kentucky Horse Park. More than 400 junior athletes and horse entries are set to compete in the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC), hosted by Split Rock Jumping Tour. This year marks the 25th anniversary of championships, established in 2001 as a showcase of the best junior hunters in the nation while also providing riders the opportunity to meet and spend time with...