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US Equestrian Announces U.S. Eventing Squad for 2026 FEI Eventing World Championship U25

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/2/2026 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the U.S. Eventing Squad at the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championship for U25, set to take place at Millstreet International in Millstreet, Ireland, from July 22-26, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager Leslie Law and supported by High Performance Advisor Karyn Shuter and Team Leader Amber Braun. The four combinations selected to represent the U.S. Eventing...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Para Dressage Team for Hagen CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/2/2026 11:41:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the following combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the Hagen CPEDI3*, which will take place in Hagen, Germany, from July 2-5, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the Hagen CPEDI3* and are listed in alphabetical order. Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) and Floratina...

Media Credential Registration for 2026 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall+Sterling Now Open

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/2/2026 8:32:00 AM

Lexington, Ky . – USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., Aug. 4-9, 2026. Members of the media wishing to cover the event are invited to submit their completed application form and waiver by Friday, July 24, 2026 . Media seeking credentials must complete a criminal background check in accordance with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s Background Check Policy. A USEF member or fan account will be...

US Equestrian Board Votes to Offer New, Lower-Cost Pass for Lite Competitions, Considers Chief Official Structure

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/2/2026 8:00:00 AM

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...

A Letter From USEF President Tom O'Mara on the Federation's CEO Search

by Tom O'Mara | 7/1/2026 1:27:00 PM

Dear US Equestrian Members, Two weeks ago, we shared that Bill Moroney will retire as Chief Executive Officer after more than a decade of dedicated leadership. As we begin the work of identifying his successor, I want to share how the Board is approaching this important decision. We are committed to a thorough and deliberate search. To lead it, the Board has formed a search committee of directors representing a broad range of our breeds and disciplines, so that the perspectives of our wide and...

US Equestrian Announces Change for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/1/2026 8:42:00 AM

Hagen a.T.W., Germany – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4* hosted in Hagen a.T.W., Germany, at Hof Kasselmann from July 1-5, 2026. Following the withdrawal of Anna Marek and Fayvel, Geñay Vaughn and Gino will join the team to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team. The updated combinations representing The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team are listed in alphabetical order: Meagan Davis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and...

Deadline Approaching for 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters Regional Observation Event Applications

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/30/2026 10:47:00 AM

Lexington, KY. — US Equestrian would like to remind competition organizers that the deadline for the Regional Observation Event Applications for the 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors and Young Vaulters is July 1, 2026 . The championships are scheduled to take place from July 26-August 10, 2027, in Verolanuova, Italy. The Selection Procedures for the 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championships require all athletes to compete in at least one Regional Observation Event, among other...

Deadline Approaching for FEI Calendar Applications for Driving

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/29/2026 9:18:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to remind competition organizers that the deadline for the 2027 FEI Calendar for driving competitions is July 1, 2026. Those interested should review the U.S. FEI Driving Calendar Policies and Procedures , which outlines the process from application through review and approval of FEI driving competitions in the U.S. Applications must be submitted through the USEF Competition Dashboard. Please direct any questions about the FEI Calendar application...

Six New National Champions Emerge at the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/28/2026 9:47:00 PM

Adamstown, Md. - Competition at the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships concluded with three individual and three team champions crowned across the CCIJ1*, CCIYJ2*-S, and CCI3U25*-S levels. The Championships were hosted by The Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm, from June 25-28, with cross-country courses designed by Andrew Heffernan (NED) and show jumping courses designed by Chris Barnard (USA). Competitors and grooms participated in various educational...

US Equestrian Announces Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/26/2026 2:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships to be hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-23, 2026. Jumping competition will begin on Wednesday, August 19, and conclude on Sunday, August 23. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S....