Nations Cup Teams (CDIOs) & Compete Abroad



Nations Cups (CDIOs) & Compete Abroad Programs

CDIO competitions are Team Competitions. CDIOs may be held at Senior Level (i.e. CDIO3*, CDIO5*) as well as at youth and developing Grand Prix levels (i.e. CDIO-Y, CDIO-U25).  Some CDIOs (at the Senior level) are also part of the FEI Nations Cup Series. The FEI began the pilot FEI Nations Cup series for Dressage in 2013 which became official in 2016. The US won the first official series in 2016 and placed second in 2017.

 

Please see Additional Resources below for how the US teams are selected and Application Instructions.

Please visit Athlete Services for more information on competing outside of the U.S. 

Questions?   Contact Laura Roberts ([email protected]), Managing Director of Dressage

Nations Cup Teams (CDIOs) & Compete Abroad Programs

Additional Resources

Aachen CDIO5* Application Memo

Published 04 June 2025

2025 CDIO Selection Procedures

Selection Procedures for CDIOs approved by USEF Board of Directors January 25, 2025

Minimum Requirements for CDIs - Annex B

USA Dressage Minimum Entry Requirements for CDIs. Updated 9.1.2024

USEF Athlete Agreement

2024 USEF Athlete Agreement

USEF Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Indemnification Agreement

USEF Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Indemnification Agreement

Veterinary Treatment Request Form

To be completed per relevant selection procedures.