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Three U.S. Entries Set to Compete at the 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/3/2025 3:00:00 PM

Lähden, Germany – The 2025 FEI Para Driving World Championship will take place this week and three athlete-and-horse combinations are set to represent the U.S. Para Driving Team after all passed the first horse inspection on Wednesday morning: ©MGuillamot Photo Tracy Bowman (Martinez, Calif.) with her own Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars (Orchard Red Prince x Castenrayseweg Saartje), a 2009 Welsh Pony Gelding Diane Kastama (Arroyo Grande, Calif.) with Freedom , a 2010 gelding...

Farrington Hoists Trophy in $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5* After Stellar Evening with Greya

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/29/2026 12:13:00 AM

Wellington, Fla . – Kent Farrington (USA) and Greya rose to the top of the standings after a stellar jump-off performance to take top honors in the highest rated Grand Prix in Wellington International history, the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series Event. Before a sold-out crowd surrounding the International Ring, the duo stopped the timers in an impressive 42.99 seconds to secure their position at the top of the podium ahead of Ben Maher (GBR) and Enjeu...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Captures Long-Awaited Gold in 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/19/2026 9:18:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team captured gold at the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* on Thursday at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., ending a five-year winning streak by Team Germany, to close out an exciting finish to team competition. With a combined score of 205.631, the U.S. edged out Germany, who finished on a final team score of 205.043. Canada rounded out the podium with a score of 204.196, to mark one of the closest...

Anticipation Builds for $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series Event with Final Qualifier Set to Begin

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/27/2026 10:27:00 AM

Wellington, Fla. – The final qualifier ahead of the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series event, is set to begin at Wellington International to determine the final combinations who will contest the season’s culminating class tomorrow evening under the lights. With 30 combinations securing their starting place following yesterday’s $116,000 Adequan WEF Challenge Cup CSI5*, the remaining ten starting positions will be determined by results in the...

Selection Procedures Now Available for the 2026 FEI Driving World Championships for Four-in-Hand Horses and Single Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/25/2025 9:26:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced selection procedures for the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses and 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses are now available. The 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses will be hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 19-23, while the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses will take place in Munich, Germany, in August, with dates to be announced. The Selection Procedures...

A Golden Weekend for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and the U.S. CDIOU25 Team at the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/22/2026 4:06:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – From the opening notes of Thursday's Grand Prix, to the final salute of the Grand Prix Special on Saturday, the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* and CDIOU25 at the Adequan®? Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., belonged to the United States — with The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and the U.S. CDIOU25 Team earning a haul of team gold medals and individual podium finishes. FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO3* Ashley Holzer and Hawtins...

US Equestrian Continues to Drive Momentum Around USEF Eventing National Championships League

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/17/2026 1:56:00 PM

In spring of 2024, US Equestrian announced the launch of the USEF Eventing National Championships League (“League”), with 2025 welcoming the inaugural year of action, which was a success by many measures and beginning an exciting new chapter for the sport in the U.S. What Changed and Why? The goal of restructuring the Championships was to provide access regardless of geographic location, a paramount factor in a country the size of the U.S., while also aiming to recognize consistent,...

US Equestrian Announces Expansion of Partnership with LeMieux

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/24/2026 8:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continued expansion of our partnership with LeMieux . Beginning in 2026, LeMieux will expand its role as an Official Supplier of the US Equestrian Teams to include the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of the U.S. Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, and Para Dressage Teams, and the Official Horse Blanket of the US Equestrian Teams. LeMieux will also maintain its role as the Official Horse Boots of US Equestrian and the Official Ear Bonnet of US...

US Equestrian Renews Partnership with Roeckl Sports

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/2/2026 1:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the extension of its longstanding partnership with Munich-based glove specialist, Roeckl Sports . As part of the renewed agreement, Roeckl Sports will maintain its role as the Official Riding Glove of US Equestrian. Roeckl Sports is a globally recognized manufacturer of premium riding gloves, known for their commitment to enhancing connection between horses and athletes. Designed to deliver exceptional grip and tactility, Roeckl gloves offer...

US Equestrian Names Jeffrey Stuart as Chef d’Equipe of the U.S. Endurance Team

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/2/2026 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Stuart as the U.S. Endurance Team Chef d’Equipe for the 2026 competition year. Mr. Stuart will lead the program through the remainder of the 2026 season, culminating with preparation for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship in Al Ula on November 28, 2026. Jeffrey Stuart, Chef d'Equipe of the U.S. Endurance team (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Stuart) "I am so excited and grateful to be part of this...