Whether you follow show jumping, dressage, eventing, or Western disciplines, keeping pace with the equestrian world can feel overwhelming. Results drop daily across multiple continents, rule changes happen mid-season, and new competitions launch every year. This guide breaks down the most reliable channels, tools, and habits that will keep you informed without drowning in noise.
Key Takeaways
- Bookmark official governing-body websites—FEI.org, USEquestrian.org—for authoritative calendars and rule updates.
- Subscribe to specialist equestrian media outlets for curated daily or weekly digests.
- Use social media strategically: follow teams, riders, and event accounts for real-time coverage.
- Set calendar reminders around marquee events such as the FEI World Championships and World Cup Finals.
- Layer sources—official bodies for facts, podcasts for analysis, forums for community perspective.
1. Start With the Official Governing Bodies
FEI (Fédération Équestre Internationale)
The FEI is the international governing body for Olympic equestrian disciplines. Its website hosts a searchable calendar that currently lists upcoming events across jumping, dressage, para dressage, eventing, driving, endurance, and vaulting. The FEI also publishes department updates, rule revisions, and qualification criteria for major championships directly on its platform.
A major event on every fan's radar right now is the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany, running August 11–23 and covering six international disciplines including eventing, show jumping, dressage, driving, vaulting, and para dressage.
US Equestrian (USEF)
For riders and fans based in the United States, US Equestrian is the national governing body and publishes press releases covering everything from World Cup results to team selections. Its press-release page carries breaking news on U.S. athletes in international competition, national championships, breed news, and member alerts. You can also fine-tune your email preferences through the US Equestrian Preference Center so you only receive updates relevant to your disciplines.
US Equestrian also streams training sessions and competitions via the USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.TV, making it easy to watch events on demand even if you cannot attend in person.
2. Follow Specialist Equestrian Media
Official bodies give you facts; specialist media give you context. Here are outlets worth following:
- Equnews International — Focused on show jumping, Equnews publishes competition results, rider rankings, and auction news across global CSI events. It also maintains up-to-date world rankings.
- Horse Illustrated — Covers a broad range of events from the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event to the FEI Longines League of Nations, with race reports and feature stories on top riders.
- Equestrian Life (Australia) — Provides international eventing and jumping coverage, including breaking stories such as the recently announced $300-million Premier Jumping League slated for 2027.
- The EQuerry Magazine — Goes beyond results to explore rule changes, governance decisions, and equitation science research shaping the sport. It also tracks policy shifts like the FEI President's appointment to the IOC Executive Board.
- HorseSport.com — Your home base for rider profiles, discipline explainers, and curated event coverage with an emphasis on accessibility for newer fans.
3. Use Social Media the Right Way
Social media can be a firehose or a finely tuned feed—it depends on who you follow. Here is a discipline-by-discipline starter list:
Accounts to Follow
- Instagram & Facebook: @USAJumping, @USEquestrian, @FEI_Global, @LonginesGCT, @ClipMyHorseTV
- X (Twitter): @USEquestrian, @FikiForYou (eventing community), @TheEQuerry
- TikTok: @USEquestrian, @FEI_Global — short-form highlights and behind-the-scenes content
- YouTube: FEI TV for full competition replays and highlight packages
Turn on post notifications for your favourite riders and events so you do not miss live-score links or result announcements during competition weekends.
4. Subscribe to Newsletters and Alerts
Newsletters are the most under-rated tool for staying current. They land in your inbox on a predictable schedule, already curated:
- FEI Newsletter — Major championship updates, qualification news, and rule changes.
- US Equestrian Preference Center — Customise which disciplines and topics you want to hear about.
- Aachen 2026 Newsletter — Dedicated updates for this year's FEI World Championships including ticketing, volunteer opportunities, and schedule details.
- Equnews Weekly — Rankings, results, and auction alerts for the jumping world.
5. Mark Your Calendar: Key 2026 Equestrian Events
Staying informed is easier when you know what is coming. Here are headline events for the rest of 2026:
| Event | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (CCI5*-L) | Late April 2026 | Lexington, KY, USA |
| FEI World Cup Finals (Jumping & Dressage) | April 8–12, 2026 | Fort Worth, TX, USA |
| FEI World Championships | August 11–23, 2026 | Aachen, Germany |
| FEI Vaulting World Championships | August 10–23, 2026 | Aachen, Germany |
| Dressage at Devon | September 22–27, 2026 | Devon, PA, USA |
| NCEA Championship | April 2026 | Ocala, FL, USA |
6. Podcasts and Video Channels for Deeper Analysis
If you prefer audio or video, the equestrian podcast scene has grown significantly:
- The Plaid Horse Podcast — Hunter/jumper focused with rider interviews and show recaps.
- Eventing Podcast — Weekly analysis of international eventing results and course design.
- ClipMyHorse.TV — Live and on-demand streaming of FEI events worldwide, plus highlights packages.
- FEI TV on YouTube — Free highlight reels from Global Champions Tour legs, Nations Cup rounds, and championship events.
7. Join Online Communities and Forums
For discussion, opinion, and the kind of grassroots insight you will not find in press releases, consider:
- Chronicle of the Horse Forum (COTH) — One of the oldest and most active equestrian forums, covering everything from hunter/jumper to eventing.
- Reddit r/Equestrian — Growing community sharing news links, training questions, and event commentary.
- Facebook Groups — Discipline-specific groups (e.g., "Eventing Nation Discussion", "Dressage Riders International") offer peer-to-peer news sharing.
8. Set Up Google Alerts and RSS Feeds
For hands-off monitoring, create Google Alerts for terms like "FEI World Championships 2026," "show jumping results," or your favourite rider's name. Alerts arrive in your inbox as stories are published. Pair this with an RSS reader (Feedly, Inoreader) that pulls headlines from FEI.org, USEquestrian.org, and your preferred media outlets into one dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best single source for international equestrian news?
The FEI website (fei.org) is the most authoritative single source. It hosts the global competition calendar, live results, rule documents, and press releases for all Olympic and FEI-recognised disciplines.
How do I watch equestrian events online?
ClipMyHorse.TV streams many FEI events live. In the United States, USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.TV offers free fan accounts for on-demand replays. ESPN+ also carries select events like the NCEA Championships.
When and where are the 2026 FEI World Championships?
The 2026 FEI World Championships take place in Aachen, Germany from August 11–23, featuring jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, vaulting, and para dressage.
Is there a free equestrian events calendar I can use?
Yes. The FEI publishes a searchable online calendar at fei.org/events covering thousands of sanctioned competitions worldwide each year. US Equestrian also publishes discipline-specific calendars for U.S.-based FEI events.
How can I get equestrian news delivered to my inbox?
Subscribe to the FEI newsletter, set your preferences at the US Equestrian Preference Center, and sign up for outlet-specific newsletters from sites like Equnews, Horse Illustrated, and The EQuerry Magazine. You can also create Google Alerts for specific topics or riders.