TurnoutHQ+ Newsroom · Published April 13, 2026 · Updated September 8, 2026
Key Takeaway
The 2026 USEF Network schedule features major live coverage of the $1MM Rolex US Equestrian Open and the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, alongside expanded qualifiers for the US Equestrian Open series.
What Happened
US Equestrian (USEF) has released its comprehensive 2026 broadcast and streaming schedule for the USEF Network, powered by ClipMyHorse.TV. The schedule outlines a robust year of equestrian sports coverage, beginning with winter circuits in Florida and California and culminating in major spring championships.
Notable highlights in the upcoming schedule include the $1MM Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix on March 28, 2026, and the prestigious Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, scheduled for April 23, 26, 2026. The network will also provide extensive coverage of the NCAA Equestrian NCEA Championships in Ocala, FL, and several qualifiers for the newly established US Equestrian Open series across jumping, dressage, and eventing.
Why It Matters
For the U.S. equestrian community, the USEF Network serves as the central hub for following both national-level grassroots competition and elite international events. The 2026 schedule signals a continued emphasis on accessible digital media, allowing fans, owners, and athletes to watch performances live or on-demand.
The inclusion of multiple US Equestrian Open Qualifiers across the schedule highlights the federation’s commitment to a high-stakes national championship format. Additionally, the collaboration with major networks like ESPN+ (for NCEA Championships) and ESPN2 (for the Rolex US Equestrian Open) indicates an effort to bring equestrian sports to a broader mainstream sporting audience. For trainers and riders, the "On Demand" library remains a critical tool for performance review and scouting.
Discipline Context
The 2026 programming covers a diverse range of disciplines, ensuring broad impact across the industry:
- Jumper/Hunter: Significant coverage of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Desert Circuit, and HITS Ocala.
- Dressage: Multiple qualifiers for the US Equestrian Open Dressage, including the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. (Note: Due to copyright laws, music for freestyle tests is often not streamed).
- Eventing: High-profile coverage of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event and the Event at TerraNova.
- Combined Driving: National Championships and international events in Ocala and TerraNova.
- Breeds & Youth: Inclusion of the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Pin Oak Charity (Saddlebreds/Morgans), and NCAA Collegiate equestrian events.
Quick Facts
- Governing Body: US Equestrian (USEF)
- Primary Streaming Partner: ClipMyHorse.TV
- Key 2026 Events: $1MM Rolex US Equestrian Open (March 28), Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (April 23, 26).
- Broadcast Partners: USEF Network, ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPNU.
- Featured Locations: Wellington, FL; Ocala, FL; Thermal, CA; Lexington, KY; Myakka City, FL.
Riders tracking how federation rule changes apply to their own division can put rulebook questions to rulebook answers from TurnoutAI.