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US Equestrian Announces U.S. Para Dressage Team for 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/8/2026 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 18-23, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships and...

Deadline Approaching for US Equestrian’s Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/8/2026 8:34:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Graduating high school seniors with plans to continue their equestrian journey in college have just weeks left to apply for the Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship . US Equestrian will award two $2,500 scholarships to students preparing to enter a college or university this fall, with all applications due to the USEF office no later than July 31, 2026 . The scholarship supports students interested in furthering their equestrian knowledge and skills throughout their...

Member Alert from US Equestrian: Be Cautious When Using AI Summaries

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/8/2026 8:30:00 AM

As search technology evolves, it’s easier than ever to just type a question into your browser bar and get an answer from AI. US Equestrian wants you to use that tool with caution if your question pertains to a specific element of our rules. Our sport department and Equine Drugs and Medications office have encountered situations in the past few weeks of members receiving Google AI summaries that contain inaccurate information about drug policies or equipment rules. In one case, a member...

US Equestrian Announces Defender U.S. Driving Team for 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/6/2026 4:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Defender U.S. Driving Team at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 19-23, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Marcie Quist and Team Leader Steven Morrissey. The following athletes have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Driving Team at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses and are...

US Equestrian Announces Defender U.S. Eventing Squad for 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/6/2026 2:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Squad for the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 13-16, 2026. The four team combinations and individual combination will be confirmed prior to the start of the Championship. The Squad will be led by Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager, Leslie Law, alongside High Performance Advisor Karyn Shuter and Team Leader...

U.S. Para Dressage Team Tops Podium Against Competitive International Field at Hagen CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/6/2026 10:47:00 AM

Hagen, Germany – The U.S. Para Dressage Team topped the podium in team competition at the Covalliero Dressage Days CPEDI3* hosted at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen, Germany, ultimately besting a competitive field of ten international teams. Finishing on a final team score of 458.894, the U.S. Para Dressage Team once again showcased their talent and poise, led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The team from the Netherlands finished in second place on a team...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Kicks Off July Fourth Weekend with Bronze Medal at FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/3/2026 9:19:00 AM

Hagen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned bronze at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*, at the Covalliero Dressage Days hosted at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen, Germany, giving the U.S. a podium finish to celebrate heading into Independence Day weekend. Competing against a deep field including host country Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Spain, the U.S. team closed out the team competition with a combined final score of 210.957. Germany claimed the...

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...