USA Dressage

06/22/2026

Excited to announce new combinations added to the USEF Dressage Pathway Program Lists! ⭐️

“It’s always encouraging and motivating to see combinations meet the eligibility criteria targets for our programs. We want to ensure we are providing resources and advisement for these partnerships to continue building depth and potential for the years to come,” said Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig.

Read more below ⬇️

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the newest updates to the USEF Dressage Pathway Program lists. The following combinations meet the necessary eligibility criteria and have been added to their respective program lists.

06/17/2026

‼️ Applications for the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions close TOMORROW!

Apply here ➡️ usef.org/forms-pubs/zyfriRETADo/application-instructions

🚨 Deadline approaching!

Applications for the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions close June 18, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Apply now ➡️ usef.org/forms-pubs/zyfriRETADo/application-instructions

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06/09/2026

“When my time at Young Riders came to an end, I jumped headfirst into the world of U25.” ✨

For U25 dressage athlete Alicia Berger, the transition from Young Riders opened the door to new challenges, opportunities, and growth in the sport.

Read her perspective on why the U25 division is such an important stepping stone for developing athletes and horses alike ⤵️

https://www.usef.org/media/newsletter/equestrian-weekly/the-u25---place-to-learn--grow-into-grand

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As most youth riders would probably tell you, Young Riders is a magical experience. But when those fantastic years come to an end, it can be easy to think, now what?

06/05/2026

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™️ CDIO4* at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen a.T.W., Germany, from July 1-5, 2026. 🇺🇸

The following combinations will represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order:

🔹 Meagan Davis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Toronto Lightfoot, a 2013 Oldenburg gelding (Totilas x Onassis), owned by Scott Durkin
🔹Jordan LaPlaca (Ledyard, Conn.) and Gold Play, a 2015 Oldenburg gelding (Grey Flannell x Sir Donnerhall II), co-owned by LaPlaca and Nancy Hutson
🔹 Anna Marek (Dunnellon, Fla.) and Fayvel, a 2010 KWPN gelding (Z**i Top x Houston), owned by Cynthia Davila
🔹 Christian Simonson (Ventura, Calif.) and Fleau de Baian, a 2010 KWPN stallion (Jazz x Ulft), owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center

🔗 https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-announces-dutta-corp-us-13

The Dutta Corporation |

06/02/2026

🚨 Deadline approaching!

Applications for the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions close June 18, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Apply now ➡️ usef.org/forms-pubs/zyfriRETADo/application-instructions

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05/27/2026

This past weekend at the Lier CDIOY, the Young Riders gained valuable international mileage and showed determination against strong competition from around the world.

Now, the focus shifts forward as the combinations take what they’ve learned into the next stop in Hagen.

📸 DigiShots

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05/20/2026

With the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships less than three months away, US Equestrian has named its short list of horse-and-rider combinations vying for a spot on The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team.

To better understand the process behind the selections and what lies ahead on the road to Aachen, we sat down with U.S. Dressage Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor, Christine Traurig, for an exclusive conversation. ⤵️

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With the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships less than three months away, U.S. Equestrian has named its short list of horse-and-rider combinations vying for a spot on The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team heading to Aachen

05/19/2026

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations named to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team short list for the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championship Aachen. 🇺🇸🏆

🔹 Meagan Davis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Toronto Lightfoot
🔹 Ashley Holzer (Wellington, Fla.) and Hawtins San Floriana
🔹 Jordan LaPlaca (Ledyard, Conn.) and Gold Play
🔹 Anna Marek (Williston, Fla.) and Fayvel
🔹 Kasey Perry-Glass (Wellington, Fla.) and Heartbeat W.P.
🔹 Christian Simonson (Ventura, Calif.) and Fleau de Baian and Indian Rock
🔹 Geñay Vaughn (Elk Grove, Calif.) and Gino

The Dutta Corporation | US Equestrian

05/18/2026

Hear from the champ 🎤🥇

Ellesse Gundersen recaps her winning performance with Quintessential 4 and looks forward to their bright future together.

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05/17/2026

Girls on top! 🤩🇺🇸

Extremely proud of our podium finishers at the USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship in Ocala.

🥇 Ellesse Gundersen & Quintessential 4
🥈 Ashley Holzer & Hawtins San Floriana
🥉 Meagan Davis & Toronto Lightfoot