Dear US Equestrian Members, US Equestrian believes the safety and welfare of our members, especially our children, is of paramount importance and that all members must be kept safe from abuse of all kinds. Abuse has no place in our sport or in our lives. We are the guardians of our sport and it is our collective responsibility to raise awareness and educate each other on the behaviors associated with abuse, both sexual and non-sexual. This year, top equestrian athlete Anne Kursinski shared her...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the updated member lists to the Discover Dressage™ USEF/USDF Emerging Athlete Program and Dressage Development Program. The Discover Dressage USEF/USDF Emerging Athlete Program aims to provide strategic guidance and educational opportunities to athletes under the age of 25. Led by USEF Dressage Youth Coach George Williams and USEF Dressage Assistant Youth Coach Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, the program will provide access to...

Lake St. Louis, Mo. – The American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) hosted their 72 nd annual national championship, the ASPC National Congress, from July 30 through August 4, drawing a total 620 American Shetland ponies to the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, Mo. Congress is the ASPC’s longest running show, showcasing the best of the American Shetland pony breed in the Classic, Foundation, Modern, and Modern Pleasure sections. More than 2,000 entries competed for 481...

Lexington, Ky. – Nearly 450 horses have descended upon the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colo., for the 15 th annual United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC). Kicking off Thursday, August 30, and running through Sunday, September 2, the AEC sets the stage for the US Equestrian (USEF) National Advanced Horse Trials Championship. The Advanced division at the AEC is designated as the USEF National Advanced Horse Trials...

Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. contingent arrives at the FEI World Driving and Para-Driving Championships for Singles with a strong, seasoned group prepared for high-caliber international competition. Running Wednesday, August 29 through Sunday, September 2, in Kronenberg, The Netherlands, Chef d’Equipe Heather Briggs and Coach Thorsten Zarembowicz will guide the U.S. team of Jacob Arnold, Donna Crookston, and Jennifer “Nifty” Hamilton in pursuit of a respectable team finish....

Wayne, Ill. – Ellanor Boehning and Kabam, Camille Molten and Wildwych Bamboozle, and Callie Jones and Don Philippo earned the first three national champion titles of the 2018 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. One division continued their quest for top honors, while three divisions performed their first tests of the competition. USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship Ellanor Boehning and Kabam (SusanJStickle.com) Ellanor Boehning and Kabam firmly held on to their lead from...

Co Cork, Ireland – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team is set to contest FEI Eventing Nations Cup Ireland, at the Millstreet International Horse Trials, August 22 – 26. Led by Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander, the U.S. team of Buck Davidson with Carlevo, 2018 Karen Stives Endowment Fund Grant recipient Hallie Coon with Celien, and Liz Halliday-Sharp with Deniro Z will look to add experience in the new Olympic eventing format to their resumes. The Millstreet CICO3* will serve as only...

Lexington, Ky. - Following the submission of the Definite entries for the 2018 FEI World Driving Championships for Singles, US Equestrian was informed by the FEI that Mr. Gary Yeager had not met the necessary qualification criteria. Despite US Equestrian’s efforts, he is ineligible to compete at the Championships because he obtained his 3* status after he achieved the required CAI2*-H1 eligibility qualifying scores. The FEI requires that the athlete meet the 3* status before the required...

Oklahoma City, Okla. – The Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) 2018 Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (Youth Nationals) had another successful year in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the State Fair Park from July 21-29. Exhibitors and spectators enjoyed a great horse show and all the excitement the city had to offer. Youth Nationals provided an economic impact of over $5 million to the area. Over 700 horses and 2,600 exhibitors, trainers, family members, and...

Berman and Toblerone Sitting on Top in Medium Regular Hunter Pony Championship Presented by Sallee Horse Vans at 2018 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Collecting Gaits Farm Ava Berman and Toblerone (Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography) Ava Berman (New Freedom, Pa.) and Toblerone, Sofia Baiker’s 15-year-old Sport Horse mare, took the lead today in the Medium Regular Hunter Pony Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans at the 2018 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm (Pony...