October is one of the most exciting times on the competition calendar as the breed circuits crown their champions and the hunter world moves into its indoor season. Tune in this month as Morgans, Arabians, and Hunter Seat Equitation take the spotlight. October 5-12, 2024 Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show Oklahoma City, Okla. Morgan enthusiasts make their annual trek to Oklahoma City this week for the breed’s world championship. Competition kicked off on Oct. 5 and...

Lexington, Ky . - Please see information below for the selection methods anticipated to be used for the upcoming 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Junior and/or Young Vaulters to be held in Stadl Paura AUT, July 30 – August 3, 2025 (“Championships”). If you have any questions regarding the following information, or the development of the Vaulter Selection Criteria for the Championships, please contact Michelle McQueen at (908) 997-3003 or [email protected] . Applicants...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the United States at the Longines League of Nations Jumping Final hosted in Barcelona, Spain, from October 3-6, 2024. 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 listed in alphabetical order. Lucy Davis Kennedy (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.)...

Ermelo, Netherlands – Three U.S. combinations took significant learning and international experience away from the 2024 WBFSH FEI Dressage World Breeding Championships hosted in Ermelo, Netherlands. The U.S. fielded one combination in the 5YO division and two in the 7YO division at the prestigious annual championships. The combinations were supported by U.S. Chef d’Equipe and Development Coach Christine Traurig. “I came away from these World Breeding Championships so inspired...

In December, elections will occur for the following athlete representative seats. Service will begin January 2025 for the term indication below. Team USA AC, formerly the USOPC Athletes’ Advisory Council (“AAC”), serves as the representative group and voice of Team USA athletes. Team USA AC is responsible for broadening communication between the USOPC and active athletes and serves as a source of input and advice to the USOPC board of directors. Additionally, the Team USA AC...

Lexington, Ky. – Under an approved US Equestrian rule change effective Dec. 1, 2024, ponies will be eligible for two green years. Ahead of this effective date, US Equestrian will accept requests for green pony reinstatements through Nov. 30, 2024. Members wishing to reinstate their ponies’ first green year may submit a request through their member dashboard at members.usef.org . ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Ponies must meet the criteria outlined in the USEF Rulebook in section...

Championship season is upon us, and some of the largest and most prestigious regional and national shows for national breeds and disciplines will take place this month. Tune in to the livestreams or attend in person to cheer on your favorite horses this September. September 9-14, 2024 AHA Sport Horse Nationals Wilmington, Ohio Arabians and Half-Arabian sport horses return to the World Equestrian Center in Ohio to compete for national champion titles in disciplines including hunters, jumpers,...

Lexington, Ky. - Registration is now open for the 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Omni Hotel in Louisville, Ky., from Jan. 12-14, 2024. Following a successful launch last year, the USEF Annual Meeting will return to the two-day interactive workshop format. With a theme that builds off last year’s topics of social license and horse welfare in sport, “Our Future Is Now” will shape the three-day schedule. Workshop leaders are to include Dr. Camie...

Lexington, Ky. - Nominations are now being accepted for the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and Pegasus Medal of Honor. Any current US Equestrian (USEF) member interested in submitting a nomination to US Equestrian must do so by Wednesday, October 16, 2024 . The following awards will be presented at the 2024 Pegasus Awards on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Lifetime Achievement Award Pegasus Medal of Honor Lifetime Achievement Award With a special emphasis on length of service and a broad industry...

Wayne, Ill. – The annual showcase of dressage talent that is the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions (FOC) kicks off today, Aug. 19, at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center in Northern Illinois. The event runs for seven days and features the USEF Para Dressage National Championship alongside a full slate of championships with a focus on youth equestrians and young and developing horses. The 16 national championships contested at FOC are: Neue Schule/USEF Grand Prix Dressage National...