The USDA has confirmed a case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in a leg wound on a working ranch horse in Grant County, New Mexico. This is the second confirmed horse case in the United States as part of the current incursion. A map showing the infested zone related to this case is available here , and additional guidance from New Mexico animal health officials is available here . US Equestrian continues to monitor the progression of NWS in the United States and reminds you that fly migration and...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has released the athlete selection procedures for the 2028 FEI Endurance World Championship, to be held in Castiglione del Lago, ITA on September 23, 2028 . Download the Selection Procedures for the 2028 FEI Endurance World Championship The memorandum outlines the current selection procedures and eligible selection events along with other preliminary information to assist athletes in their planning as they work toward qualification. Please be advised that the...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. The national championships will be held at the four competitions as indicated below. 2027 USEF Para Driving National Championship January 27-31, 2027 TerraNova Equestrian Center Myakka City, FL 2027 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four in Hand Horses, Advanced Pair Horses, and Advanced Ponies March 9-14, 2027 Live Oak International...

Mill Spring, N.C . – The 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Ponies & Para Driving concluded Sunday at Tryon International Equestrian Center, capping a beautiful week of competition in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as part of the Tryon Fall CDE. Sixteen combinations competed for national championship titles. Sarah Reitz and Fferm Gwenffrwd Onyx Star (©Shannon Brinkman Photography) Advanced Single Pony National Champion: Sarah Reitz and Fferm...

Mill Spring, N.C. – The 2026 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for Ponies & Para Driving kick off Thursday, September 17, at Tryon International Equestrian Center. The championship divisions are taking place as part of the 2026 Tryon Fall CDE, running September 15-20, 2026. The following national championships will be awarded this week: Training Single Pony Training Pair Pony Preliminary Single Pony Preliminary Pair Pony Intermediate Single Pony Intermediate Pair Pony...

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...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has published the athlete selection memos for the 2028 FEI Driving World Championships for Four-In-Hand and Single Horse applicants. The 2028 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses is set to take place from September 6–10, 2028, in Beekbergen, Netherlands. The 2028 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses is scheduled to take place in Haras du Pin, France, in September, with dates TBD. This preliminary information is provided to...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is seeking an individual to serve as chef d’equipe for the 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Juniors and Young Vaulters set to take place in Verolanuova, Italy, on August 2-8, 2027. The chef d'equipe plays a central role in supporting the U.S. Vaulting Team throughout the championship, from early preparation through the final day of competition. Responsibilities include: Attending chefs d'equipe meetings and serving as the liaison with...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations St. Tropez CSIO5* hosted in St. Tropez, France, from September 16-20, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) McKayla Langmeier...

Kronenberg, Netherlands – Ten U.S. athletes represented U.S. Jumping this week at the 2026 FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup™? Final hosted at Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in Kronenberg, the Netherlands. Throughout the two qualifying competitions for each category, five athletes competed as members of the U.S. Junior Jumping Team, while five represented the U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team. The U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team secured a fourth-place finish, concluding their week on a combined...