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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Adamstown, Md. – Forty-four athlete-and-horse combinations representing seven of the USEA Areas, as well as Canada, will vie for championship honors this weekend for the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships (EYRC). The three-day event runs Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, at the Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Md. Area 3, winners of the Opening Ceremony Golf Cart Decorating Contest. (©US Equestrian) The 2026 USEF Eventing...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the Falsterbo Nations Cup CSIO5*, hosted in Falsterbo, Sweden, from July 8-12, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and supported by Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event. The following athletes have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order....

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

Traverse City, Mich. – Athletes, families, and supporters planning to attend the 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) are encouraged to make travel arrangements and secure accommodations as soon as possible, as the Traverse City area is a popular summer vacation destination with limited inventory. ©US Equestrian Traverse City offers a variety of lodging options to suit every budget, team, and travel style. Traverse City Horse Shows has partnered with several local...