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The thrill of youth equestrian sport takes center stage this summer as the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) gallop into the world-class Traverse City Horse Shows venue. Riders, horses, and fans alike will gather in northern Michigan for six days of elite competition in Jumping and Dressage, showcasing the continent’s brightest young talents.

The stars and stripes flew high on Saturday as the United States claimed top honors in the FEI Nations Cup of Traverse City at the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring. In a commanding performance, Team USA led from start to finish, finishing the first round as the only team on a score of zero and maintaining their lead through the final round.

American Rider Claims Second-Ever U.S. Victory in Prestigious 5* EventIn a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Jumping International de Dinard, Aaron Vale captured the Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard with a brilliant display of precision and speed aboard Carissimo 25. The victory marks a defining moment in Vale’s career and only the second U.S. win in the five-star event’s history.

The U.S. Jumping Team capped off an exceptional week at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Ontario with a sweep of top honors—clinching the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Caledon CSIO3* and the $90,000 Grand Prix of Caledon CSIO3*. Led by Chef d’Équipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating, the American squad delivered consistency and brilliance across both team and individual competition.

Landmark Event Brings Hunter Sport to EuropeThe inaugural Baran Global Hunter Classic concluded a historic weekend at Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, showcasing hunter elegance on an international stage. With €300,000 in prize money at stake, competition was fierce, and world-class talent filled the arena.

Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) is set to launch its highly anticipated 2025 season, bringing top-level CSI5* and CSI2* international show jumping to premier venues across North America. With a fast-paced format, elite teams, and a renewed focus on fan experience, the series continues to redefine the landscape of equestrian sport.

HITS Hudson Valley Showcases Elite Hunter TalentThe Ring at HITS Hudson Valley buzzed with hunter action as the summer series in Saugerties, New York, continued to deliver top-tier sport. While international show jumping drew attention in the Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium, the $5,000 ClipMyHorse.

Poised Performance Secures Victory at Baran Global Hunter ClassicRising star Faith Schuttemeyer stood out at the inaugural Baran Global Hunter Classic, earning the title of Top Junior Rider after a weekend of polished and confident riding on the international stage.

Top International Jumper Rider Shines in First Hunter CompetitionThough new to the hunter ring, Harrie Smolders (NED) showcased his versatility at the inaugural Baran Global Hunter Classic in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, earning the title of Top International Jumper Rider.

Cue the “Star-Spangled Banner”—Team USA has done it again. For the seventh time in the storied history of the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ Cup at CHIO Aachen, the red, white, and blue stood atop the podium, victorious in the legendary Soers.