Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with Discover Dressage. As part of this continuation, Discover Dressage will remain the Official Partner of USEF Youth Dressage Programming, Official Sponsor of U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, and Official Sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix National Championship.
New to 2026, Discover Dressage will expand its impact as a sponsor of the USEF Dressage Grand Prix Championship, which will now be hosted as a standalone championship for the first time at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala from May 13-17. This updated format elevates the profile of the championship, creating a more focused stage for the nation’s top Grand Prix combinations. The enhanced setting and elevated environment are further strengthened through the continued support of Discover Dressage, whose investments help US Equestrian deliver a world-class championship for athletes, owners, and fans.
The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions is the premier annual dressage national championship featuring the nation’s top combinations as they compete for more than 17 coveted national championship titles. In addition to its elite lineup of divisions, the week also features the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships, providing a dedicated and highly competitive environment for the country’s leading para dressage combinations. The 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions will be held Aug. 24-30 at the HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill.
“We are pleased to reinforce our partnership with Discover Dressage,” said Bill Moroney, Chief Executive Officer of US Equestrian. “Their continued investment in dressage and in our national championships is essential to fostering the development of long-term growth of our athlete and horse combinations here in the United States.”
“Discover Dressage accomplishes its goals through the sponsorship of Championship competition, comprehensive training, and creative marketing, and in 2026 continues its annual proud partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation,” said President of Discover Dressage, Kimberly Van Kampen. "This year we are excited to add the National Grand Prix Championships to our line-up of sponsored events bringing out the best and brightest of the sport, and as always, we look forward to a continued support of young athletes around the country at the wonderful USEF Festival of Champions!"
About Discover Dressage
Discover Dressage is a non-profit initiative that promotes the equestrian sport and discipline of Dressage to young riders. Its goals are to inspire and encourage American youth to discover the artistic expression and lifelong skills that come from pursuing the highest form of equestrianism, to inspire lifelong learning and success, to promote healthy competition and advance the accessibility of the sport of dressage to all areas of the US.