Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and locations of the 2026 Vaulting Observation Events ahead of the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships being held in Aachen, Germany on August 11-16, 2026. 

List of Observation Events:  

• Any CVI held outside of the U.S. during the Selection Period (March 31 to June 1, 2026)  

• Tryon CVI (April 9-10, 2026)  

• Piedmont Spring Fest (April 11-12, 2026)  

• Vault N' Texas (April 17-19, 2026)  

• Oak Hills Classic (May 8-10, 2026)  

• Pacific Cup (May 14-16, 2026)  

• Rocky Mountain Cup (May 20-22, 2026)  

• Heart of the Rockies (May 23-24, 2026)  

• Oak Hills Spring Fest (May 29-31, 2026)  

• Woodside Spring Fest (May 30-31, 2026) 

Squad: All Squads must compete at Rocky Mountain Cup (May 20-22, 2026) as one of their required Observation Events. Squads must additionally attend at least two of the Observation Events from the list.  

Pas de Deux: All Pas de Deux must compete at Rocky Mountain Cup (May 20-22, 2026) as one of their required Observation Events. Pas de Deux must additionally attend at least two of the Observation Events from the list.  

Individual: Individuals must attend at least three Observation Events from the list. 

Athletes and coaches can review the detailed requirements laid out in the Selection Procedures for Squad, Pas de Deux, and Individuals here. 

Athlete applications of intent must be completed on the USEF Athlete Dashboard before January 15, 2026. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Steven Morrissey, Managing Director of Non-Olympic Disciplines at [email protected]. 

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