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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 for Festival closed on June 18, 2026. 

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. 

Brentina Cup - Please note updates effective April 13, 2026 to the The FEI Freestyle System (Degree of Difficulty / DoD)

VIP Tables 

Pre-Shop for Exclusive Festival Apparel

Prize List

Equipment and Rules Guide

Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change

Competition Format for Festival of Champions

Official Host Hotels

Ranking Lists - Updated as of July 27, 2026

Intermediaire I

Grand Prix Para Dressage

Intermediaire I Para Dressage

Developing Horse Grand Prix

Developing Horse Prix St. Georges

Seven-Year-Old

Six-Year-Old

Five-Year-Old

Four-Year-Old

Brentina Cup

Young Rider

Junior

Pony Rider

Children

Delta Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts for United States Equestrian Federation. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4JR. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

Contacts

Department Emails
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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.

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 - 2027 Grand Prix Dressage National Championship

This memo outlines anticipated qualifying information for the 2027 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.

2026 Memo - Intermediaire I

This memo outlines anticipated qualifying information for the 2026 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.