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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. 

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]

Sponsorship Opportunities for Festival

 

 

Additional Resources

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 - Para Dressage

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

2025 Memo - Para Dressage

This memo outlines anticipated qualifying information for the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. This preliminary information is being provided to assist you with your competition planning and may be subject to change.

CDI, CPEDI and Championships Report Form

This form must be submitted within 10 days of the completion of CPEDI unless otherwise noted.

Application Instructions

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

Tentative Championship Schedule; August 18-24

Tentative schedule for the 2025 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions - Subject to Change

Championship Format

Updates Effective Dec. 4, 2023 - Championship Format for each division featured at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

2026 USEF/NAYC Qualifying Competition Calendar

This is the list of Qualifying Competitions held between January 1, 2026 and August. 31, 2026.