U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions



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

 August 24-30, 2026 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center | Wayne, IL

The Application opens on December 1, 2025 and closes on June 18, 2026, at 11:59pm ET.

Applications will NOT be accepted after June 18, 2026. 

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

Intermediaire I and Brentina Cup Qualifying Information

Para Dressage Qualifying Information

Young Horse Qualifying Information

Developing Horse Qualifying Information 

Youth Qualifiyng Information

CDI CPEDI Report Form

Qualifying Competitions held between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026

Qualifying Competitions held between January 1, 2027 and August 31, 2027

Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change

Contacts

Department Emails
[email protected]

Additional Resources

FEI Childrens Test Memo

Directives for judging the FEI Children Tests

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.

CDI, CPEDI and Championships Report Form

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

The Dutta Corp. Ranking List - Grand Prix

Ranking List as of December 22, 2025

2026 Qualifying Requirements - Young Horses

Qualifying Requirements for the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

2026 Qualifying Requirements - Int. I, & Brentina Cup

Qualifying Requirements for the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

2026 Qualifying Requirements - Para Dressage

Qualifying Requirements for the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

2026 Qualifying Requirements - Developing Horses

Qualifying Requirements for the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

2026 Qualifying Requirements - Youth

Qualifying Requirements for the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions.

Memo - 2026 Grand Prix Dressage National Championship

This memo outlines anticipated qualifying information for the 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship. This preliminary information is being provided to assist you with your competition planning and may be subject to change.