The FEI can confirm that the cancelled Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier in Las Vegas, part of the North American League (NAL) for the 2024/2025 season will not be replaced.
The decision not to replace the event was made due to the limited time frame available to organise a new qualifier. This would not allow for sufficient preparation to ensure the high standards of competition and venue logistics that the NAL demands. Additionally, commercial and broadcast commitments already in place would have posed significant challenges, and adding a replacement qualifier would have created difficulties in maintaining consistent coverage and partnership agreements.
As a result, the 2024/2025 season will now feature seven NAL qualifiers, with the same qualification in place having four results count, culminating in the series final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Looking ahead, the FEI will be opening the bidding process for the 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028 seasons. Organisers interested in hosting a North American League qualifier will have the opportunity to submit their proposals and become part of the prestigious Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ series.
Todd Hinde, FEI Director of Jumping, expressed confidence in the future of the series, stating:
“While it is unfortunate that we will not be able to replace the cancelled qualifier for the 2024/2025 season, we believe this decision is essential to maintaining the competitive integrity of the league. We look forward to the upcoming bidding process and to working closely with organisers to ensure that future events meet the high standards of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™.”
More information about the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ series and the North American League can be found HERE.
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