Lexington, Ky. – Despite a rainy start to the morning, the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) got underway Thursday, June 18, at the Kentucky Horse Park, where the 16-17 age groups wasted no time making their mark in the first classic rounds of the week. The courses, designed by Skip Bailey, are set in the Walnut Ring while the under-saddle classes take place in the Rolex Stadium. 3'6" Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Presley Wade and Circa...

Lexington, Ky. – Ten National Champions will be crowned this week at the Kentucky Horse Park. More than 400 junior athletes and horse entries are set to compete in the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC), hosted by Split Rock Jumping Tour. This year marks the 25th anniversary of championships, established in 2001 as a showcase of the best junior hunters in the nation while also providing riders the opportunity to meet and spend time with...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5*, hosted in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from June 18-21, 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...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 15, 2026) — The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced today that CEO William J. (“Bill”) Moroney has made the decision to retire at the end of 2026 after ten years leading the organization. Moroney joined USEF as CEO after a career that has touched nearly every corner of the sport. He spent over three decades as a professional trainer, has been a licensed “R” judge in hunter and hunter seat equitation for more than 20 years,...

Mill Spring, N.C. — The U.S. Para Dressage Team wrapped up a productive weekend at the Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*, with personal bests and consistent performances across the board as the program builds momentum ahead of the FEI Para Dressage World Championships. The team finished the weekend with a final total score of 442.099. The U.S. Para Dressage Team with Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, and FEI Para Dressage judge, Katherine Lucheschi (ITA) (©US...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Vaulting Team at the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be held in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-16, 2026. The U.S. Vaulting Team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Garrod , Assistant Chef d’Equipe Lisa Zielenske, Team Leader Steven Morrissey and Team Veterinarian Dr. Bart Halsberghe. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Vaulting Team for...

Mill Spring, N.C. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3* taking place from June 12-14, 2026, at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, and supported by Team Leader, Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed sponsorship with Dalman Jump Co., as the Official Jump Company of US Equestrian. Dalman Jump Co. is one of the largest and most recognized jump manufacturers in the United States, building custom obstacles for many of the country’s premier competitions. Established in 2012, the company is known for its imaginative designs and expert craftsmanship. Each piece is built to the highest standards of quality and is backed by a...

Lexington, Ky. — Four individual U.S. vaulters traveled to Opglabbeek, Belgium, to the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Cup Final™, with athletes competing across both the Technical and Free Test phases of competition from May 29-30, 2026. Kimberly Palmer and Tessa Divita represented the U.S. in the Individual Female division, while Jace Brooks and Daniel Janes competed in the Individual Male division. The competition was held over two phases, with the Technical Test and Free Test each...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup La Baule CSIO5* to be hosted in La Baule-Escoublac, France, from June 11-14, 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...