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Jumping, Para Dressage and Driving at the World Championship

Details: August 18, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

AACHEN, Germany--Show jumping and Para Dressage begin tomorrow, Wednesday, with jumping at 3:30 am Eastern, and Para Dressage at 2:30 a.m.. Eastern.

Laura Kraut on Baloutinue Aachen Nations Cup Laura Kraut on Baloutinue at the Aachen Nations Cup in 2024Driving begins Thursday at 5 a..m. Eastern.

The show jumping team faces a tough trial as it lost World number one Kent Farrington when he withdrew from consideration, and the team has since been decimated by withdrawals.

Farrington may have been right to withdraw Greya, who had four faults in Aachen's huge grass arena and then also four faults in Dublin.

The huge, long course and three straight days of competition followed by a rest day and the final individual competition might not have suited the mare.

Devon Legacy Initiative launches Oct. 8

Details: August 17, 2026; By Staff Writers

Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Announces the Devon Legacy Initiative, a Five-Year, $5 Million Preservation Initiative Launching October 8 at Triple Crown in Radnor

Devon logo 2026 DEVON, Pa. – The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Foundation has announced the Devon Legacy Initiative, a five-year, $5 million effort dedicated to preserving and enhancing the historic Devon Horse Show & Country Fair while ensuring it continues to serve future generations. Guided by the theme, “Preserving Tradition. Building Devon’s Future.,” the effort will support improvements to the grounds, facilities, accessibility, hospitality, and infrastructure that have welcomed riders, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, and spectators for more than 130 years.

Laura Kraut now rides Baloutinue in World Championship

Details: August 17, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced a substitution for the U.S. Jumping Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships.

Ne Aachen team On veterinary advice, Laura Kraut has withdrawn her original mount, Bisquetta, and will now ride Baloutinue in the championship.

The U.S. Jumping Team for the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships will now include the following riders and horses.

Natalie Dean of Palo Alto, Calif. on Mr Boombastic, a 2014 Selle Français gelding (

Katie Dinan of New York, N.Y. on Out of the Blue SCF, a 2014 Belgian Warmblood mare

Lillie Keenan of New York, N.Y. on Fasther, a 2010 KWPN gelding

Laura Kraut of Royal Palm Beach, Fla. on Baloutinue, a 2010 Hanoverian gelding

McLain Ward of Brewster, N.Y. on High Star Hero, a 2013 Belgian Sport Horse gelding

Hunter/Jumper shows have changed under Bill Moroney's tenure

Details: August 8, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

Bill Moroney has served as CEO of the U.S. Equestrian Federation for 10 years, and under his administration hunter and jumper shows have changed dramatically.

Bill Mornoney Bill MoroneyThe hunter/jumper calendar is dominated by series shows, weeks or more often months long, owned by private equity companies interested only in profit.

There are FEI rated horse shows weekly, sometimes as many as four in one weekend.

Customer service and coverage of international competitions and promotion of human and equine stars are sadly lacking.

Trainers and exhibitors clearly love the changes to the competition calendar, as horse shows without an FEI rating don't fill.

Series of shows such as HITS, Traverse City, Tryon, the Winter Equestrian Festival, the World Equestrian Center and Thermal means less expense for exhibitors and less stress on horses with having to van to shows week after week.

But these series have almost entirely wiped out smaller, local one day and weekend shows, which in turn have eliminated most local trainers as they have no place for their students to show.

World Championships events and times

Details: August 4, 2026; By Staff Writers

Beginning Aug. 11, U.S. equestrian riders and horses across six of the seven international disciplines will compete in the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany.

New Wld Ch Dressage This is the FEI World Championships Viewing Schedule listed discipline by discipline.

Disciplines and Events are listed in Aachen time, followed in parentheses by Eastern time

DRESSAGE

Tuesday, Aug 11 8:00–18:00 (2 am-12) Dressage Grand Prix – Team Competition & Grand Prix Special Qualifier

Wednesday, Aug 12 - 8:00–18:50 ( 2 am - 12:50) Dressage Grand Prix – Team Competition* & Grand Prix Special Qualifier

Friday, Aug 14 - 10:50–17:15 ( 4:40 am -11:15) Dressage Grand Prix Special* & Grand Prix Freestyle Qualifier

Saturday, Aug 15 - 19:00–23:15 (1 p.m. - 5:15) Dressage Individual Grand Prix Freestyle*

Kasey Perry-Glass replaces Jotfan LaPlaca on Dressage World Championship team

Details: August 6, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced a substitution to the U.S. Dressage Team ahead of the FEI Dressage World Championships.

New Wld Ch Dressage Jordan LaPlaca of Ledyard, Conn., on Gold Play has formally withdrawn and will be replaced by Kasey Perry-Glass of Wellington, Fla., on Heartbeat W.P.

“In the spirit of staying true to my core convictions as a horseman and as a committed partner to my horse, Gold Play, I have decided to withdraw from this year's FEI Dressage World Championships. Gold Play is okay and that is the most important thing, but as a member of the U.S. team, I have to do what is best not only for my horse, but for the entire team as well,” said LaPlaca. “This is not the end, just the beginning of great things still to come.”

The U.S. Dressage Team for the FEI Dressage World Championships will now include the following in alphabetical order

Ashley Holzer of Wellington, Fla..on Hawtins San Floriana

Kasey Perry-Glass of Wellington, Fla., on Heartbeat W.P.

Christian Simonson of Ventura, Calif., on Fleau de Baian

Genay Vaughn of Elk Grove, Calif., on Gino

The following combination has been selected as the first reserve.

Meagan Davis of Loxahatchee, Fla.,, on Toronto Lightfoot

Competition Information

The 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships will be a pinnacle of international dressage competition this season and hosted during the first week of the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany.

Competition is set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 11, with the first day of FEI Grand Prix team competition starting at 8:00 a.m. , which is /2:00 a.m. ET.

he second day of FEI Grand Prix competition.Wednesday Aug. 12, to determine team medals will begin at 8:00 a.m.,qhich is 2:00 a.m. ET.

August 14, the FEI Grand Prix Special for individual medals starts at 10:50 a.m., which is 4:50 a.m. ET.

The final day of competition, the highlight FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, will determine individual medals and is set to begin at 7:00 p.m., which is 1:00 p.m. ET under the lights in the main stadium to conclude dressage competition.

JJ Torano and Olivia Sweetnam to compete at World Championships

Details: August 5, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the two individual jumping combinations selected to represent U.S. Jumping at the CSI-Y Aachen, hosted from Aug. 21-23, during the FEI Jumping World Championships in Aachen, Germany.

Y at Aachen The riders will be supported by Erin Keating, Director of Jumping Development Programs.

The following will represent U.S. Jumping at the 2026 CSI-Y Aachen, hosted during the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen, and are listed in alphabetical order.

Olivia Sweetnam of Wellington, Fla., on Gilona AO

JJ Torano of Wellington, Fla., on Lyon 50

Competition Information

The CSI-Y Aachen will feature three days of international jumping competition for youth riders with courses set at 1.45m in height, beginning on Friday, Aug. 21, with the STAWAG Prize starting at 2:00 p.m. GMT, which is 8:00 a.m. ET.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, is the Prize of Sparkasse, starting at 4:30 p.m., which is 10:30 a.m. ET.

The CSI-Y Aachen will end with the NetAachen-Prize starting at 10:30 a.m., which is 4:30 a.m. ET.

Devon Legacy Initiative Kickoff Reception

Details: August 1, 2026; By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa,--The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Foundation is proud to announce the official launch of the Devon Legacy Initiative, a five-year, $5 million effort to preserve, restore, and modernize Devon’s historic grounds and facilities. The initiative will support infrastructure improvements, enhanced hospitality and exhibitor experiences, greater accessibility, and preservation projects that will help ensure Devon remains a world-class equestrian destination for generations to come.

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Immerse yourself in Devon’s history alongside fellow supporters, community leaders, past champions, exhibitors, sponsors, and friends for the:

Devon Legacy Initiative Kickoff Reception

When: Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Triple Crown Restaurant in Radnor, Pennsylvania

The evening will unveil the vision for Devon’s future, highlight the projects the initiative will support, and present opportunities to become part of Devon’s lasting legacy.

Entries are open for the Devon Fall Classic

Details: July 30, 2026; By Staff Writers

Devonn Fall Classic DEVON, Pa.--Exhibitors, spectators, and families are welcomed back to the Devon Horse Show Grounds for the annual Devon Fall Classic, taking place Sept. 10–13.

This year's prize list is LIVE, and entries are OPEN

This year's event includes jumper classes ranging from .85m to 1.40m, Low & Medium Junior / Amateur Owner Jumpers, Low & High Children and Adult Jumpers, Take2 Thoroughbred Jumpers, as well as the highly-anticipated:

$5,000 Welcome Stake

$10,000 Open Speed Stake

$25,000 Devon Fall Classic

Important Dates to Remember

Entries and stall reservations close:
Tuesday, Sept.1, at 5:00 PM

Tickets go on sale:
Saturday, Aug. 1

For updates, information, and more, visit devonhorseshow.net/fall-classic/.

Kent Farrington and Laura Kraut on Dublin Nations Cup team

Details: July 29, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team for the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO5* hosted in Dublin, Ireland, from Aug. 5-9, 2026.

team for dublin The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event.

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Karl Cook of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

Natalie Dean of Palo Alto, Calif.

Kent Farrington of Wellington, Fla.

Laura Kraut of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

Paris Sellon of Los Angeles, Calif.

Competition Information

Competition in Dublin will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 5, with the opening CSIO5* classes.

The €250,000 Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland for the Aga Khan Trophy will begin with round one at 3:00 p.m., which is 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, Aug. 7.

The €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland CSIO5* will start at 3:00 p.m., which is 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Natalie Dean replaces Marilyn Little on the U.S. Jumping world Championship team

Details: July 28, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

Marilyn Little on La Contessa has formally withdrawn from the U.S. Jumping Team for the FEI Jumping World Championships and has been replaced by Natalie Dean on Mr Boombastic

Wld Ch jump team La Contessa sustained a minor injury while-preparing for the championships, and Little decided to withdraw.

“Timing is everything. Unfortunately, Contessa has had a minor injury which has set back our preparations for the World Games at Aachen. With the interest of my incredible partner in mind, I have withdrawn her from competition to give her any time she needs to rest and feel her best again,” said Little. “Though disappointing for today, I look forward to getting back in the ring with her when the time is right. It is the greatest honor to be selected to represent the Team USA at a major championship and I wish USA Jumping very best of luck next month.”

The team is now Natalie Dean on Mr Boombastic, Katie Dinan on Out of the Blue SCF, Lillie Keenan on Fasther, Laura Kraut on Bisquetta and McLain Ward on High Star Hero.

There are 31 teams plus a number of individuals named as definite entries for the Jumping World Championships, meaning the competition on the first two days will probably last about seven or eight hours.

This presents a difficult problem for course designer Frank Rothenberger of Germany, as he will have to set courses for the first and second individual and team competitions that are difficult enough to separate the top teams but at the same time not so difficult that it will hurt the numerous riders not up to this level of competition.

Mark W. Buyck Jr. died July 11

Details: July 20, 2026; By Staff Writers

FLORENCE, S.C.--Reprinted from the National Steeplechase Association

Mark W. Buyck Jr., a well-known figure on the National Steeplechase Association circuit who had a particular affinity for Springdale Race Course in his home state of South Carolina, passed away on Saturday.

Mark W. Buyck Jt.A lifelong horseman and former member of the Camden Hunt, Buyck and his then-wife-to-be, Julia -- to whom he was married for 66 years -- were engaged at the Carolina Cup, and counted among his happiest memories when their Arch Kingsley-trained Show Court won the Cup in 2017.

In fact, Show Court was a multiple stakes winner, taking the 2018 G1 A.P. Smithwick at Saratoga, along with the Jonathan Kiser novice stakes at the Spa the same year he captured the Carolina Cup.

"Mark had the kind of spirit and good fortune that you would expect of someone who was born on Christmas Day," said Kinglsey. "He was warm and generous with a great sense of humor. He made me feel blessed to train for him. He adored his horses and the sport that came with them. Ours was a strong bond that I will dearly miss. He was passionate about all things Camden, and was a tireless proponent for the return of the Colonial Cup. I know that he used his personal and political capital in support of that effort. The sport will surely miss him as much as I will."

Nations Cup team for Traverse City 3*

Details: July 15, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Traverse City CSIO3* hosted at Traverse City Horse Shows from July 22-26.

N C Traverse City The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event.

The following riders have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Lacey Gilbertson of Lake Forest, Ill.

Hunter Holloway of Ocala, Fla.

Savannah Jenkins of Woodland Hills, Calif.

Callie Schott of Wellington, Fla.

Skylar Wireman of Bonsall, Calif.

Competition Information

Competition will begin on Wednesday, July 22, with the opening CSIO3* classes of the week, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.

The $75,000 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Traverse City CSIO3* will start at 4:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 23.

The week will conclude with the $116,500 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSIO3* beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 25.

Dressage team for the World Championships

Details: July 10, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders and horses selected to represent the U.S. Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Aachen, hosted in Aachen, Germany, from Aug. 11-15.

Dressage team for WEG The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Christine Traurig and Team Leader Laura Roberts.

The following have been selected to represent the U.S. Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships and are listed in alphabetical order.

Ashley Holzer of Wellington, Fla. with Hawtins San Floriana.

Jordan LaPlaca of Ledyard, Conn. with Gold Play.

Christian Simonson of Ventura, Calif. with Fleau de Baiana.

Genay Vaughn of Elk Grove, Calif. with Gino.

The following have been selected as the first and second reserves and are listed in ranked order.

Kasey Perry-Glass of Wellington, Fla. with Heartbeat W.P.

Meagan Davis of Loxahatchee, Fla. with Toronto Lightfoot.

Competition Information

The 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships will be a pinnacle of international dressage competition this season and hosted during the first week of the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany.

Competition is set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 11, with the first day of FEI Grand Prix team competition starting at 8:00 a.m., which is 2:00 a.m.Eastern.

The second day of FEI Grand Prix competition to determine team medals will begin at 8:00 a.m.. which is 2:00 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Dressage competition will get back underway in the Main Stadium at Aachen on Aug. 14, with the start of the FEI Grand Prix Special for individual medals, starting at 10:50 a.m., which is 4:50 a.m. Eastern.

The final day of competition, the highlight FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, will determine individual medals and is set to begin at 7:00 p.m., which is 1:00 p.m. Eastern under the lights in the main stadium to conclude dressage competition.

Para Dressage team for the World Championships

Details: July 9, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders and horses selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships hosted in Aachen, Germany, from Aug. 18-23.

Para Dressage WEG The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson.

The following have been selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships and are listed in alphabetical order:

Rebecca Hart of Wellington, Fla. with Floratina.

Fiona Howard of Boston, Mass. with Diamond Dunes.

Kate Shoemaker of Wellington, Fla. with Vianne.

Marie Vonderheyden of Wellington, Fla. with Fan Tastico H.

The following have been selected as alternates (listed in alphabetical order) to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships:

Eleanor Brimmer of Wellington, Fla with Langagers Krack I Love It.

Rebecca Hart of Wellington, Fla. with Liberation.

Fiona Howard of Boston, Mass. with Ferguston.

Kate Shoemaker of Wellington, Fla. with Ghandi.

Eventing team for the World Championships

Details: July 8, 2026; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky.--US Equestrian announced the riders and horses selected to represent the U.S. Eventing Squad for the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships hosted in Aachen, Germany, from Aug. 13-16.

Eventing team for WEG The four team riders and horses and individual riders and horses will be confirmed prior to the start of the Championship.

The Squad will be led by Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager, Leslie Law, alongside High Performance Advisor Karyn Shuter and Team Leader Christina Vaughn.

The following have been selected to represent the U.S. Eventing Squad for the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships and are listed in alphabetical order.

Will Coleman of Ocala, Fla. with Diabolo, Off The Record and Very Dignified.

Phillip Dutton of West Grove, Pa. with Possante.

Boyd Martin of Cochranville, Pa. with Cooley Nutcracker.

Caroline Pamukcu of Springfield, Pa. with HSH Blake.

Tamie Smith of Murietta, Calif. with Lillet 3,

The following have been selected as alternates and are listed in alphabetical order.

Jennie Brannigan of West Grove, Pa. with FE Lifestyle.

Hallie Coon of Ocala, Fla. with Kapriccio.

Tiana Coudray of Santa Barbara, Calif. with D’Artagnan.

Phillip Dutton of West Grove, Pa. with Denim.

Sydney Elliott of Hoffman, N.C. with QC Diamantaire.

Emily Hamel of Aiken, S.C. with Corvett.

Allie Knowles of Lexington, Ky. with Montpellier Scais.

Boyd Martin of Cochranville, Pa. with Shanroe Cooley.

Competition Information

The FEI Eventing World Championships will be the highlight of international eventing competition on this year’s calendar and will be hosted during the first week of the 2026 FEI World Championships pn Aachen.

Competition will begin on Thursday, Aug, 13, with the first day of dressage beginning at 9:30 a.m., which is 3:30 a.m. Eastern.

The second day of dressage on Friday, Aug. 14, also beginning at 9:30 a.m., which is 3:30 a.m. Eastern.

Cross-country will begin at 9:15 a.m., which is 3:15 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Show jumping will begin at 12:30 p.m., which is 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Aug. 16..

Competition concludes on Aug. 16 with the awarding both team and individual medals following the show jumping.