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US Equestrian Announces Expanded Partnership with YETI

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/12/2025 4:01:00 PM

©US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with YETI as the Official Cooler and Insulated Drinkware and an Official Supplier of US Equestrian. New in 2025, YETI will serve as title sponsor of the USEF Eventing National Championship League U25, Amateur, and Professional CCI2* divisions. YETI will also be an Official Sponsor of theUS Equestrian Open series and will maintain its role as an official sponsor of the Platinum Performance/USEF Show...

US Equestrian Announces Recipients of the Split Rock Jumping Tour Grants for 2025 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/9/2025 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the ten athletes who will receive grants to cover expenses for the 2025 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC). The grants are sponsored by Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) and will cover all entry costs for one horse at this year’s championship, which will take place June 18-22, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The following athletes will receive grants for the 2025 JHNC: Kayleigh Anderson...

US Equestrian Announces 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships Bid Application and Criteria

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/4/2025 10:00:00 AM

©Shannon Brinkman Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that bid applications are now open for the 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. Organizers interested in hosting are invited to submit applications in accordance with the official criteria now available for review. The 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championship criteria , developed by the Driving Sport Committee and approved by the USEF Board of Directors, outlines eligibility, class offerings, and...

US Equestrian Announces New Partnership with Theault as Official Horse Van of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/5/2025 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Theault as an Official Sponsor and Official Horse Van of US Equestrian. In addition to this designation, Theault will also support US Equestrian Teams and Programs across all disciplines. Since 1924, Theault has specialized in the design, sale, and rental of horse transport vehicles. Over the decades, Theault quickly established itself as a worldwide leader in equine vehicle innovation, consistently releasing new and updated versions to meet...

Upcoming Championships and Events from US Equestrian National Affiliates – June/July 2025

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/13/2025 1:00:00 PM

It’s peak horse show season, and there’s no shortage of equestrian fun to be had this summer. Highlights include the first national championships of the year in the Arabian and hunter worlds, as well as top competition for Morgans, Saddlebreds, and more. Get out there and enjoy the shows or hunker down in the AC and catch the action in comfort on USEF Network. ©Shiflet Photo June 10-14, 2025 Midwest Charity Horse Show Springfield, Ill. Now in its 84 th year, Midwest Charity...

Roeckl Sports to Continue as Official Riding Glove of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/28/2025 2:20:00 PM

©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Munich- based glove specialist Roeckl Sports . Roeckl will continue as the Official Riding Glove of US Equestrian, improving member riding experiences through innovative gloves and unmatched performance. With more than 180 years of experience in the art of glove making, Roeckl Sports acknowledges the importance of connection between the horse and human athlete through top quality...

2024 USEF Annual Meeting Workshop 1: Biosecurity: Protecting Equine Athletes and Equine Competitions Presented by ByoPlanet

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/25/2024 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Dr. Katie Flynn, US Equestrian Senior Staff Veterinarian, led a biosecurity workshop to kick off the 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting on Jan. 13 in Louisville, Ky. During the workshop, Dr. Flynn shared ways to best prevent and manage an equine infectious disease outbreak. Attendees were also given biosecurity outbreak situations to problem-solve from the viewpoint of either a veterinarian, competition manager, trainer, or event communications representative. Dr. Flynn...

Horse Protection Act Update: New Rule Delayed Until April 2, 2025

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/24/2025 6:15:00 PM

On Friday, January 24, US Equestrian received word that the rule updates to the Horse Protection Act (HPA) have been delayed until April 2, 2025. These changes were originally scheduled to go into effect on February 1, 2025. According to a statement put out by the USDA: On January 24, 2025, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will temporarily postpone its final rule to amend the Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations for 60 days from February 1, 2025, to April 2,...

US Equestrian Hosts Collaborative Two-Day Summit for FEI Discipline Affiliates

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/20/2025 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian welcomed FEI discipline leadership to office headquarters in Lexington, Ky., for a two-day summit spanning a range of topics. Presentations and open discussions focused on equestrian sport’s social license to operate, regulations and processes, risk management, coaching development, and other collaborative opportunities to achieve mutually beneficial goals. “Our two-day affiliate summit provided a platform to engage in positive and proactive...

Deadline Reminder for Split Rock Jumping Tour Grant Applications for Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East

by US Equestrian Communications | 5/13/2025 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds junior hunter exhibitors, families, and trainers that the Split Rock Jumping Tour/US Equestrian grant applications are due soon. The grants will cover all entry costs for one horse at this year’s Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East, which takes place June 18-22, at the Kentucky Horse Park. The deadline for applications is May 24, 2025 . ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Ten grants are available and will cover...