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Following the success of its first Equine Safety and Welfare Town Hall earlier this month, US Equestrian has announced a new series of town hall events set for summer and fall 2025. The initiative aims to foster open dialogue between the Federation and participants across all breeds and disciplines, as the organization seeks to improve the well-being of equine athletes through collaborative conversation and thoughtful action.
The first town hall took place June 11 at the Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic II at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, and featured USEF staff engaging with attendees on the evolving standards and expectations around equine welfare. Click here to learn more about the first town hall. There is one meeting on the schedule taking place at an eventing competition, at Stable View’s Oktoberfest on September 27. There will also be meetings held during the winter season in Florida and California, with exact timing to be announced later.
Each upcoming event will be open to the public and will include panels of USEF staff and affiliate organization representatives, when possible. Exact dates, times, and locations within each host venue will be shared as they are finalized by USEF and show management. The full schedule, which is subject to updates, will be available on the USEF website here.
In addition to the in-person events, an online town hall will take place before the end of the year to ensure broader access for those unable to attend on site. US Equestrian also welcomes written feedback about equine welfare and ideas for improving the sport—emails can be sent directly to [email protected].
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