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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...

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...