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U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions showcases the top athletes and horses in 17 divisions which includes the USEF Para Dressage National Championships. 

 August 18-24, 2025 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center | Wayne, IL

The Application deadline is 11:59pm, ET on June 17, 2025. Applications will NOT be accepted after June 17, 2025. 

Sponsorship Opportunities for Festival and USA Dressage

Competition Management of USEF/NAYC Dressage Qualifying Competitions and U.S. FEI Dressage Competitions must review information on the Resource Center page. 

 

Questions?   Please email [email protected]

 

Tentative Championship Schedule - Subject to Change

Medal Finals

National Qualifying Calendar

U.S. FEI Calendar

Qualifying Requirements:

     Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, and Brentina Cup

     Para Dressage

     Young Horses

     Developing Horses

     Youth (Young Rider, Junior, Pony Rider, & Children)

      Childrens Test Memo - Directives for judging the FEI Children Tests

 

 

 

Additional Resources

FEI Childrens Test Memo

Directives for judging the FEI Children Tests

2025 US CDI/CPEDI Calendar

FEI Approved. Updated January 13, 2025.

2025 USEF/NAYC Dressage Qualifying Calendar

Updated January 13, 2025 - This list is updated manually and may not reflect the most recent changes. Please check the USEF Calendar Search for the most up to date and accurate competition information.

2025 Qualifying Requirements - Grand Prix, Int. I, & Brentina Cup

Qualifying Requirements for the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

2025 Qualifying Requirements - Para Dressage

Qualifying Requirements for the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

2025 Qualifying Requirements - Young Horses

Qualifying Requirements for the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

2025 Qualifying Requirements - Developing Horses

Qualifying Requirements for the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

2025 Qualifying Requirements - Youth

Qualifying Requirements for the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

Application Instructions

The application for the 2025 Festival of Champions closes on June 17, 2025 at 11:59pm, ET.

USEF/NAYC Dressage Qualifying Calendar Search

Please note: updates to competitions (e.g. date changes) may be posted at any time – please check regularly for updates.