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 23-29, 2027 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center | Wayne, IL

The Application for Festival opens on December 1, 2026 and closes on June 22, 2027. 

Applications will NOT be accepted after June 22, 2027. 

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

 

2027 Preliminary Qualifying Information

Intermediaire I

Para Dressage

Brentina Cup

Young & Developing Horses

Youth

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.

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.

2026 Memo - Brentina Cup

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.

2026 Memo - Young & Developing Horse

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.

2026 Memo - Youth Divisions

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.

Festival Program Submission

Due by 11:59pm, ET on July 21, 2025 - This application is for those planning to attend the Festival of Champions and are wanting to include their information in the printed 2025 Program.

Updates to the Dressage Freestyle Degree of Difficulty

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