Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is seeking an individual to serve as chef d’equipe for the 2027 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Juniors and Young Vaulters set to take place in Verolanuova, Italy, on August 2-8, 2027. The chef d'equipe plays a central role in supporting the U.S. Vaulting Team throughout the championship, from early preparation through the final day of competition. Responsibilities include: Attending chefs d'equipe meetings and serving as the liaison with...

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...

Kronenberg, Netherlands – Ten U.S. athletes represented U.S. Jumping this week at the 2026 FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup™? Final hosted at Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in Kronenberg, the Netherlands. Throughout the two qualifying competitions for each category, five athletes competed as members of the U.S. Junior Jumping Team, while five represented the U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team. The U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team secured a fourth-place finish, concluding their week on a combined...

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 14, 2026 . All nominations will be reviewed by the USEF Awards Committee, and a list of nominees will be sent to the Pegasus Awards Selection Group for selection. The following awards will be presented at the 2026 Pegasus Awards on Thursday, January...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the selection procedures for the 2027 FEI Pan American Equestrian Confederation Championship of the Americas (PAEC) for dressage are now available. The Championship will take place at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., from January 21-31, 2027, with teams comprised of Big Tour and/or Small Tour combinations. For the USA Dressage Program, this serves as an opportunity to showcase Small Tour combinations or up and coming...

On September 9, 2026, the first equine case of New World Screwworm (NWS) as part of the 2026 incursion was detected on a hind limb of a working ranch horse in Presidio County, Texas. NWS is a serious parasite that can infest wounds in horses and other warm-blooded animals. Because the larvae feed on living tissue, even small cuts or sores should be cleaned, protected, and checked closely until they are fully healed. Horse owners should inspect their horses every day for wounds, swelling,...

Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK – Six U.S. combinations tackled one of the sport’s most prestigious tracks this weekend at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials CCI5*-L, with Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake leading the American effort. Competing at Burghley for the first time, the duo delivered a standout performance to finish third overall, earning honors as both the highest-placed U.S. combination and highest-placed Burghley first-timers. ©Libby Law Photography Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa....

Munich, Germany – The Defender U.S. Driving Team wrapped up a full weekend of competition on Sunday, September 6, at the 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses , closing out the championship with the cones phase at München-Riem. The team finished 10th overall amongst a competitive field of horses and drivers from 18 countries. Andrew Marcoux and Loretta (©Melanie Guillamont) “The weather was lovely, the organization responsive, and the American drivers in...

Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK - Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) and HSH Blake , a 2015 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Tolan R x Kannan) owned by Mollie Hoff, Sherrie Martin, Caroline and Deniz Pamukcu, and cared for by Chloe Teahan, secure a third place finish at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials CCI5*-L on a final score of 44.0. Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Very Dignified , a 2015 Irish Sport Horse mare (Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet x Ricardo Z) owned by Jerome Broussard, Gloria Callen, and...

The United States Eventing Association and US Equestrian Federation are pleased to announce a status change to USEF Endorsed levels of competition which is designed to make the sport more financially accessible for new participants. Beginning in the 2027 competition year, current Endorsed levels (Beginner Novice through Training) will become USEF Lite levels and now include Starter, whether they are held on their own or within a Regular licensed event (Modified and above). USEF Lite eventing...