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Liz Halliday Returns To Her Kentucky Home
Olympian Liz Halliday is back in her Lexington, Kentucky, home since being hospitalized and spending time at two rehabilitation facilities following a fall at the USEA American Eventing Championships in August 2024.Message on social mediaHalliday shared a social media update on Tuesday, January 21.
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January 21, 2026
Boyd Martin and Daniel Geitner are 2025 USEF Equestrians of the Year
Eventer Boyd Martin has been named the USEF International Equestrian of the year while Hunter professional Daniel Geitner has been named the USEF National Equestrian of the year.US Equestrian officials announced the honorees during the USEF annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Martin and Geitner were finalists who were selected by US Equestrian members voting in December.
Eventing
January 17, 2026
Organization Behind Kentucky Three-Day Event Names New CEO from Within
Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI) has appointed Vanessa Coleman as the non-profit organization's CEO, effective immediately.
Eventing
January 16, 2026
Former CEO of Kentucky Five-Star Event Fills a New FEI Position
The former CEO of the organization behind the Defender Kentucky CCI5* Three Day Event, Lexington CCI4*-S, and Kentucky International CSI5* has accepted a position with the FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale). The FEI has announced that Molly Day will be Director of the Eventing & Driving Department, a newly created role reflecting the merger of the two departments.
Eventing
January 12, 2026
FEI Releases Eventing Zone Rankings
The FEI has released eventing zone rankings for 2025, dividing the globe into seven regions. The top five in North AmericaIn North America, Boyd Martin continues to hold the number-one ranking.Cosby Green moves up to the second spot from 13th in 2024. Will Coleman moved up to 3 from 5 in 2024. Caroline Pamukcu drops down one ranking to 4. Phillip Dutton is one spot higher, now 5.
Eventing
January 12, 2026
Canadian Eventer Colleen Loach's 4* Ride Passes Away
Vermont, the 18.2-hand Hanoverian gelding ridden by Canadian eventer and Olympian Colleen Loach, has died at age 14. Loach campaigned Vermont - Van Helsing (Valentino) out of a Heraldik mare - to the CCI4* level. Canadian Peter Barry owned the tall chestnut. The cause of death was not publicly shared. Loach posted the news on her Facebook page on January 7.
Eventing
January 9, 2026
USEA Reiterates Commitment to MARS Maryland 5 Star
USEA President Molly Pellegrini and CEO Rob Burk have issued a statement saying, "The U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) remains committed to the long-term success of the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill."The statement points out that, as one of only seven such five-star competitions globally, it is a cornerstone of the sport and a significant economic driver for the region.
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January 9, 2026
Eventing Highlights, Emerging Talent 2025
The 2025 eventing season was a landmark year for the United States, defined by the rise of a new domestic championship structure and a historic achievement for one of its most celebrated veterans - Boyd Martin. From the rolling hills of Kentucky to the technical tracks of Maryland, American riders showcased a depth of talent that has set a high bar for the 2026 World Championships cycle.
Eventing
January 1, 2026
Boyd Martin Earns USEA Rider of the Year Award and a Place at the Top
It's been a busy, brilliant year for Australian-born Boyd Martin, who rides for the U.S.Following a dominant performance at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, where he finished second overall and claimed the USEF CCI5*-L National Championship with the 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding Commando 3, Martin ascended to the No. 1 spot in the FEI Eventing World Rankings.
Eventing
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December 30, 2025
USEF Announces Updates to 2026 Eventing Elite Programs
The United States Equestrian Federation has revealed new details regarding the 2026 USEF Eventing Elite Programs as preparations for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen intensify.Boyd Martin, currently ranked World Number 2 in eventing, is prominently featured with four horses listed in the U.S. Eventing Elite Program.
Eventing
December 5, 2025