Aachen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished fourth overall in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Aachen CDIO5* as a final competition for several combinations before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, completing on a final team total of 214.283. Germany finished in first on a combined total of 228.173, while the Netherlands took second on a 215.674, and Denmark third on a 214.544. "Overall, I'm pleased with our performances today. Anna Marek delivered exactly what I expected -...

Aachen, Germany - McLain Ward and Callas were nearly unbeatable in the opening evening class of CHIO Aachen, the Turkish Airlines - Prize of Europe, which saw Richard Vogel (GER) nudge the pair out of the top placing on the podium. Ward and Callas stopped the jump-off timers in 44.06 seconds, while Vogel and Cepano Baloubet clocked a time of 42.44 seconds for the win. Jana Wargers (GER) and Dorette took third overall with a second-round time of 44.07. “You’re always trying to win...

Aachen, Germany – The U.S. Vaulting Team finished fourth overall in team competition to conclude the CHIO Aachen Vaulting CVIO4*, completing on a team total of 23.322. The week of competition saw U.S. athletes compete in both the individual female and individual male divisions, as well as the squad. ©ShannonBrinkmanPhotography In the individual female events, Kylynn Ghafouri (Murrieta, Calif.) was the highest placed U.S. athlete, earning a 7.466 in the Compulsory Test, and finishing...

Traverse City, Mich. – Four exciting days of competition wrapped up on Sunday at Flintfields Horse Park with the final champions and grand champions crowned at the 2024 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC). Babylon and Paige Walkenbach took home the grand champion title from the 3’6” height. Spencer ridden by Caroline Olsen was the 3’3” grand champion. Paige Walkenbach and Babylon. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the updated athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team at the CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S in Aachen, Germany, held from July 1-7, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello and Team Leader Gemma Stobbs. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team and are listed in alphabetical order. James Alliston (San Ramon, Calif.) and Karma , a 2014...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to compete at the prestigious CHIO Aachen, hosted in Aachen, Germany, from June 28-July 7, 2024. CHIO Aachen will serve as the final team observation event for the U.S. Jumping Team ahead of team selection for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. 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 NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are...

Lausanne, Switzerland - The Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) has announced plans to move equestrian and para equestrian competitions to an existing purpose-built facility in Temecula, Southern California, emphasizing sustainability, legacy, and fiscal responsibility in their decision. The relocation of equestrian and para equestrian events, which were previously assigned to the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area, will achieve significant cost...

Traverse City, Mich. – Flintfields Horse Park is once again welcoming competitors in the 2024 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC). Nearly 350 entries are set to compete for national champion titles in a total of eight sections across the 3’6” and 3’3” heights. 2024 Gladstone Cup - East Champion Maddie Tosh and Daktari. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian The JHNC consists of three phases—a classic round, under saddle...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the 2024 recipients of the USEF/Debbie Smith Grants for the Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East. This year’s recipients are Karlie Dennis (Cochranton, Pa.) for the 3’3” height and Ellen Gomez (Magnolia, Texas) for the 3’6” height. 2023 USEF/Debbie Smith Grant Recipients Ryley Kurau and Sean Mulleady. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Thanks to the generosity of sponsor Debbie Smith,...

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished tenth in the fourth leg of the FEI Longines League of Nations in Rotterdam and tied for seventh place overall in the cumulative league standings, qualifying them for the Longines League of Nations Final in Barcelona, Spain, in September. France stood atop the podium on a final score of zero faults, while Sweden took second, and Great Britain finished third. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team...