Since announcing the U.S. Dressage squads at the start of 2026, a second round of updates has been carried out as combinations have met the necessary eligibility criteria.
In February four riders got promoted, and now in March five new combinations got added or promoted in the pathway programme.
“It’s been exciting to see such positive results early in the 2026 season, particularly with so many athletes and horses moving through the program,” said Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Christine Traurig. “The USEF Dressage Pathway Program serves as a valuable guide for athletes, owners, and coaches; helping them understand where each horse should be at every stage of development.”
The new promotions are in bold.
Elite
- Marcus Orlob - Jane
- Christian Simonson - Indian Rock
Pre-Elite
- Geñay Vaughn (Elk Grove, Calif.) and Gino, a 2011 KWPN gelding (Bretton Woods x Haarlem) owned by Michele Vaughn
- Anna Marek - Fayvel
- Endel Ots - Bohemian
- Kasey Perry-Glass- Heartbeat W.P
Development
- Hope Cooper (Concord, Mass.) and O Romeo S, a 2019 USA-bred KWPN stallion (Charmeur x UB 40) owned by Tammy Richard
- Jennifer Hoffmann (Wellington, Fla.) and Fandiamo 4, a 2019 Oldenburg gelding (Foundation x Londonderry) owned by Hof Kasselmann
- Ashley Holzer (Wellington, Fla.) and Hawtins San Floriana, a 2012 Hanoverian mare (San Amour x Florestan I) co-owned by Holzer and Diane Fellows
- Jordan LaPlaca (Ledyard, Conn.) and Gold Play, a 2015 Oldenburg gelding (Grey Flanell x Sir Donnerhall I) co-owned by LaPlaca and Nancy Hutson
- Meagan Davis - Toronto Lightfoot
- Katherine Bateson-Chandler - Haute Couture,
- Laura Brandt - Ikon
- Katie Duerrhammer - Rosebank VH
- Benjamin Ebeling - Bellena
- Christopher Hickey - Saskatoon OMF
- Quinn Iverson - Gremlin
- Tina Konyot - Grover,
- Kelly Layne - Living Diamond
- Adrienne Lyle - Hussmans Topgun
- Sarah Mason-Beaty - Kanjer TC
- Marcus Orlob - JJ Glory Day
- Rebecca Rigdon - MSJ for VIPS
- Jennifer Williams - Joppe K
- Andrea Woodard - Roberto de Fontaine and Roxette
The USEF Dressage Pathway Programs are made possible in part through the generosity of Akiko Yamazaki and Four Winds Farm, whose support is instrumental in fostering the development of dressage talent in the United States
Related Links
Four Riders Get Squad Promotion in USA Dressage Pathway Program
U.S Equestrian Federation Updates Dressage Squads for 2026