Lexington, Ky. - The 2026 Heart Horse Award will be presented during the 2026 USEF Pegasus Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 14, 2027, in Lexington, Ky., as a part of the 2026 US Equestrian Annual Meeting . The Heart Horse Award finalists were selected from applications submitted by organizations in our Community Outreach Program. These horses have had a profound impact on their communities, from giving someone their first experience with horses to providing a steady, calming presence to those...

The US Equestrian Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for an independent director seat on the USEF board, which will run for four years, from January 2027 through January 2031. Email your nomination for this board seat to [email protected]. Nominations will be accepted until September 30 at midnight. Nominees will be contacted and asked to submit an expression of interest packet no later than October 7, which provides the committee with information about the nominee’s...

Tryon, N.C. – Pony drivers from training through advanced levels will vie for National Champion titles this week at Katydid CDE, hosted at North Carolina’s Tryon International Equestrian Center. A total of 10 divisions from the pony, small pony, and VSE (Very Small Equine) feature qualified competitors for national championships: Advanced Pair Pony Advanced Single Pony Intermediate Pair Pony Intermediate Single Pony Preliminary Pair Pony Preliminary Pair Small Pony Preliminary...

Mill Spring, N.C. – Vaulting athletes from across the country gathered at the Tryon International Equestrian Center to contest the 2026 USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championships, hosted August 7-9, 2026, vying for national championship titles across numerous divisions. ©Christopher Jay 3* Division The 3* Individual Female division saw Allegra Hart (Mebane, N.C.) of Triangle Equestrian Vaulting rise to the top of the leaderboard after strong performances aboard Justice Of and Killian...

Wayne, Ill. – Three new national champions were recognized on the fourth day of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions at the HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. The Developing PSG and Young Horses also took their first turns down the centerline in the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges National Championship, as well as the Markel/USEF Four-Year-Old and Five-Year-Old National Championships, all taking place in the HITS Arena on Thursday afternoon. The...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce seven-time Olympian Phillip Dutton has been appointed the USEF Eventing Development Program Advisor. Dutton will join in the advisory role under the continued leadership of USEF Eventing High Performance Manager and Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law, and report to US Equestrian’s Managing Director of Eventing, Amber Braun. Dutton is set to begin the role this month. Law, who previously held the position of USEF Development Coach for...

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...

Aachen, Germany – The 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championship, hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-16, 2026, concluded on Sunday with final bids for the U.S. Vaulting Team’s Pas de Deux and Team athletes. (©Roy Brinkman for Shannon Brinkman Photo) The Team, comprised of World no. 2 Kimberly Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) and Daniel Janes (Standwood, Wa.) were joined by The Pacific Coast Squad—Francesca Foster (Las Vegas, Nev.); Clea Limbrey (Redwood City, Calif.);...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with Flexi Equine Tack Lockers as the Official Tack Locker of US Equestrian. As part of the renewed partnership, US Equestrian members are eligible to receive 5% off a Flexi Equine Tack Locker, along with a complimentary grooming box with their purchase. Driven by a growing demand for both style and functionality, Flexi Equine designs premium tack lockers built for durability and performance. Engineered to...

Lexington, Ky. – Competition is officially underway for the 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling, and the first championship was presented on Wednesday, August 6, in the Rolex Stadium after 148 large pony hunters showcased their brilliance. The overall national champion title for the large regulars went to Blue By You, a 2014 Welsh Pony Cross (Clovercroft Polarized x Splash Of Hope) owned by First Blue LLC, and shown by Lacey Powers (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) on a score of...