Laura Kraut and Tres Bien Z (©Digitshots) Barcelona, Spain – The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team finished fourth in the Longines League of Nations Final on a final team score of 12 faults after two rounds of top international competition to conclude the 2026 LLN season. The top eight teams qualified through this year’s four LLN events earned an invitation to the series final, alongside the host nation of Spain. Germany and Brazil finished tied on four penalties following both...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Final CSIO5* hosted in Barcelona, Spain, from October 1-4, at Real Club de Polo de Barcelona. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed week of the event. The following athletes have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team and are...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations St. Tropez CSIO5* hosted in St. Tropez, France, from September 16-20, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) McKayla Langmeier...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent U.S. Jumping at the 2026 FEI FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup™ Final hosted from September 9-13, at Peelbergen Equestrian Centre, in Kronenberg, the Netherlands. U.S. Jumping will field both a Junior Team and a Young Rider Team. Both teams will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Young...

Aachen, Germany – The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team held on for a fourth-place finish at the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championship in Aachen, Germany, on Friday, August 21, 2026, anchored by a clear round from six-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (Brewster, N.Y.) riding Michael Smith’s High Star Hero to finish on a team total of 16.85 penalties. “McLain showed us tonight why he's the anchor: he's done it before, and that's why he goes last,” said Chef...

Aachen, Germany – The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team started competition with a strong opening day at the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championship hosted in Aachen, Germany, and running from August 17-23, 2026. “We are within striking distance of a team medal, even in this early stage of the game, which was the plan,” said Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. “This is a major championship—and Aachen on top of that—for us, it's very important. We always aim to be...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships. On veterinary advice, Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) has withdrawn her original mount, Bisquetta, and will now ride Baloutinue in the championship. The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships will now include the following combinations. Natalie Dean (Palo Alto, Calif.) and Mr Boombastic , a 2014 Selle...

Dublin, Ireland – The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team rose to the top the podium in the prestigious Dublin Jumping Nations Cup Dublin for the Aga Khan Trophy at the RDS Dublin Horse Show in Dublin, Ireland, marking an impressive victory for the team in the competition’s 100th edition. Finishing with zero faults after two rounds of elite international competition, the team showcased incredible consistency and composure. The home nation, Ireland, finished in second on four faults, while...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is announcing a substitution for the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships. Marilyn Little (West Palm Beach Fla.) and La Contessa have formally withdrawn and will be replaced by Natalie Dean (Palo Alto Calif.) and Mr Boombastic. La Contessa sustained a minor injury in pre-preparation for the championships, and in prioritizing her best interests, Little and her team have made the decision to withdraw. “Timing is...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the Jumping Nations Cup Dublin CSIO5*, part of the RDS Dublin Horse Show, hosted in Dublin, Ireland, from August 5-9, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and 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...