US Equestrian Launches Dynamic 23-Qualifier Dressage Series to Showcase Sport's Rising Excellence

US Equestrian has just announced the 2025 US Equestrian Open of Dressage, a dynamic series that promises to elevate the sport and provide exciting opportunities for athletes across the country.

The series will feature 23 qualifying events spanning from January to October, culminating into the final at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California, from November 13-16. This inaugural competition is open to all FEI registered athletes and horses, both from the United States and internationally.

Extraordinary Prize Money Ignites Competitive Fire

Dressage athletes, take note and prepare yourselves for a game-changing opportunity! The 2025 US Equestrian Open of Dressage isn't just another competition—it's a high-stakes arena of opportunity. With a staggering total prize pool of $200,000 waiting to be claimed at the final in 2025, this series will transform the artistic performance of Dressage from a passion to a thrilling high-stakes pursuit.

Riders won't just be competing for prestige—they'll be competing for a remarkable $50,000 series incentive specifically earmarked for high-point scorers. This groundbreaking prize structure transforms the series into a must-enter event for the world’s best dressage athletes and rising talents alike, promising to elevate competition to electrifying new heights. Athletes will have the chance to not just showcase their skills, but to be handsomely rewarded for their excellence.

A Nationwide Showcase of Dressage Talent

Laura Roberts, Managing Director of Dressage at US Equestrian, highlighted the significance of this series, emphasizing its role in showcasing top dressage talent across the United States. With an eye toward the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the series aims to provide a platform for athletes to demonstrate their skills and compete at the highest level.

"This is a great opportunity to showcase top Dressage sport from coast to coast of the United States, but particularly out west in the buildup to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games" she said.

"The US Equestrian Open of Dressage Series and Final are open to all FEI registered athletes and horses, both from the U.S. and abroad. Each competition gives the athletes a platform to showcase their talents and compete with their peers across the country. With unprecedented prize money on the line, we look forward to witnessing exceptional performances and crowning the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage champion.”

2025 competitions

The series includes competitions at prestigious venues across the country:

• Desert Dressage IV CDI-W & CDI3*: Thermal, Calif., January 2-5
• Global Dressage Festival I CDI-W & CDI3*: Wellington, Fla., January 8-12
• Gold Coast Opener CDI3*: West Palm Beach, Fl., January 16-19
• Global Dressage Festival 3 CDI3* & CDI4*: Wellington, Fla., January 22-26
• World Equestrian Center Dressage VIII CDI3*: Ocala, Fla. January 29-February 2
• Global Dressage 5 CDI-W & CDI3*: Wellington, Fla., February 5-9
• World Equestrian Center February Dressage CDI3*: Ocala, Fla., February 12-16
• Del Mar Dressage Opener CDI-W & CDI3*: Del Mar, Calif., February 13-16
• Global Dressage Festival 7 CDI3*: Wellington, Fla., February 19-23
• Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W & CDI3*: Wellington, Fla., February 26-March 2
• Global Dressage Festival 10 CDI3* & CDI5*: Wellington, Fla., March 11-16
• Del Mar Dressage Affaire CDI3*: Del Mar, Calif., March 20-23
• Global Dressage Festival 12 CDI3* & CDI4*: Wellington, Fla., March 26-30
• Terra Nova Dressage I CDI3* & CDI4*: Myakka City, Fla., April 3-6
• World Equestrian Center April Dressage CDI3* & CDI4*: Ocala, Fla., April 9-13
• Del Mar International Horse Show CDI3* & CDI4*: Del Mar, Calif., April 10-13
• Terra Nova Dressage III CDI3*: Myakka City, Fla. May 1-4
• Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival CDI3*: Lexington, Va., May 15-18
• World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3*: Ocala, Fla., May 21-25
• Ginny Ratner Memorial Dressage CDI3*: Sherwood, Oreg., May 31-June 1
• Dressage at Devon CDI-W & CDI3*: Devon, Penn., September 23-28
• Terra Nova Dressage II CDI-W & CDI3*: Myakka City, Fla., October 16-19
• Tryon Fall Dressage 3 CDI3*: Tryon, N.C., October 23-26

The US Equestrian Open of Dressage FINAL

The series will conclude with the US Equestrian Open of Dressage Final at Desert Dressage II CDI5* in Thermal, California, from November 13-16, where the inaugural champion will be crowned.

For more detailed information about the US Equestrian Open of Dressage specifications and qualifying requirements, click here.

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