Breaking US Equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, U.S. athletes and teams in international competition, breed news, and important member alerts. Manage the news you receive at the US Equestrian Preference Center.

New Champions Crowned at USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championships at Tryon International Equestrian Center

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/12/2026 12:53:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – Vaulting athletes from across the country gathered at the Tryon International Equestrian Center to contest the 2026 USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championships, hosted August 7-9, 2026, vying for national championship titles across numerous divisions. ©Christopher Jay 3* Division The 3* Individual Female division saw Allegra Hart (Mebane, N.C.) of Triangle Equestrian Vaulting rise to the top of the leaderboard after strong performances aboard Justice Of and Killian...

US Equestrian Announces New Partnership with Valencia Saddlery as Title Sponsor of USEF/Valencia Saddlery Hunter Seat Medal Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/12/2026 9:58:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce Valencia Saddlery as the title sponsor of the USEF/Valencia Saddlery Hunter Seat Medal Final and an Official Sponsor of US Equestrian. Valencia Sport Saddlery, a leading West Coast equestrian retailer established in 2003, continues to elevate the riding experience by offering top-tier tack, apparel, and industry-leading customer service. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., the flagship retailer curates an exclusive inventory tailored to...

Kasey Perry-Glass and Meagan Davis Lead Off for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/11/2026 3:44:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team currently sits eighth after an FEI Grand Prix high score of 70.606 percent from Kasey Perry-Glass (Wellington, Fla.) riding Heartbeat W.P. on day one at the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Aachen hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-15, 2026. ©US Equestrian Perry-Glass, a team silver medalist from the 2018 World Championships, concluded opening day in the electric main stadium on Diane Perry’s 2011 KWPN gelding...

Pitts and Keepsake Earn Marshall+Sterling/USEF Pony Medal National Championship Title on Final Day of 2026 USEF Pony Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. & Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC. Communications | 8/10/2026 9:21:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – An exciting 2026 edition of the USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling came to a close on Sunday afternoon with the Marshall+Sterling/USEF Pony Medal Final, taking place in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The highly anticipated finale featured 203 combinations showcasing their skills during the first round of competition. The field eventually narrowed down to the top 20 for the final round. In the end, Gabrielle Pitts (East Hampton,...

Pony Jumper Competition Concludes with Three New Champions, and Overall Grand Medium Pony Hunter Champions Crowned at 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. & Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC. Communications | 8/9/2026 7:11:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Each year, the best of the best travel to the Kentucky Horse Park for the USEF Pony Finals, presented by Marshall+Sterling. On Saturday, competition came to a close in the Rolex Stadium, and the USEF Grand Regular Pony Hunter National Championship was crowned. Small pony Clovermeade Heartthrob, a 2016 Welsh Pony cross mare (Clovercrofts Hero of the Heart x Currituck Glory Be), owned by the Robertson Family LLC, and rider Grace Stenbeck-Werner (North Salem, N.Y.) returned...

US Equestrian Announces Substitution for Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Ahead of 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/8/2026 1:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships, hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-16, 2026. Genay Vaughn (Elk Grove, Calif.) and Gino, a 2011 KWPN gelding (Bretton Woods x Haarlem) owned by Michele Vaughn, and cared for by Alex Levine-Nevel, will be replaced by Meagan Davis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Toronto Lightfoot, a 2013 Oldenburg gelding (Totilas x Onassis) owned by Scott...

Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team Victorious in CSIO5* Dublin Jumping Nations Cup for the Aga Khan Trophy

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/7/2026 4:57:00 PM

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...

US Equestrian Announces Opening of 2027 USEF Endurance National Championship Bid Application Process

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/7/2026 11:23:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce bid applications for the 2027 USEF Endurance National Championship are now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on October 1, 2026. The 2027 national championship will be embedded into an existing FEI competition and encompass six individual divisions, as well as six team divisions. Teams will consist of 2-3 combinations. You can find the criteria document which includes more information on the individual and team components, here ....

USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championship Set to Begin at Tryon International Equestrian Center

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/7/2026 9:14:00 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The 2026 USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championship will get underway at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, N.C., hosted from Friday, August 7, continuing through Sunday, August 9, featuring top national competition in the discipline of vaulting. New national champions will be crowned across the 3*, 2*, and 1* divisions. USEF 3* Divisions A-Squad Open Pas de Deux Individuals – Male & Female USEF 2* Divisions B-Squad Canter Pas de Deux...

Four New National Champions Crowned at the 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. & Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC. Communications | 8/7/2026 6:47:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Green hunter ponies were awarded national championship titles today in Rolex Stadium at the 2026 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall+Sterling. Meanwhile, in the Claiborne Ring, team and individual jumper championships took center stage, part of the USEF/ World Wide Technology Pony Jumper National Championships, supported by the Youth Show Jumping Foundation. Medium Green Pony Hunter National Championship It was all about the green ponies on Friday afternoon at the 2026...