The US Equestrian Open series has revealed the list of qualifiers in the Dressage Series for 2025. This groundbreaking initiative represents a significant moment for dressage in the United States, offering unprecedented opportunities for athletes and showcasing the sport’s growing prominence.
The series features 23 qualifying events across the country, culminating in a final at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California from November 13-16. With a total prize pool of $250,000 (including $200,000 in direct prize money and a $50,000 series incentive), this series is set to elevate dressage’s competitive landscape.
Particularly noteworthy is the timing, as US Equestrian Managing Director of Dressage Laura Roberts notes this series will help “showcase top Dressage sport from coast to coast” while building momentum toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
2025 competitions
The series includes competitions at prestigious venues across the country:
- Desert Dressage IV CDI-W & CDI3*: Thermal, Calif., January 2-5
- Global Dressage Festival I CDI-W & CDI3*: Wellington, Fla., January 8-12
- Gold Coast Opener CDI3*: West Palm Beach, Fla., January 16-19
- Global Dressage Festival 3 CDI3* & CDI4*: Wellington, Fla., January 22-26
- World Equestrian Center Dressage VIII CDI3*: Ocala, Fla. January 29-February 2
- Global Dressage 5 CDI-W & CDI3*: Wellington, Fla., February 5-9
- World Equestrian Center February Dressage CDI3*: Ocala, Fla., February 12-16
- Del Mar Dressage Opener CDI-W & CDI3*: Del Mar, Calif., February 13-16
- Global Dressage Festival 7 CDI3*: Wellington, Fla., February 19-23
- Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W & CDI3*: Wellington, Fla., February 26-March 2
- Global Dressage Festival 10 CDI3* & CDI5*: Wellington, Fla., March 11-16
- Del Mar Dressage Affaire CDI3*: Del Mar, Calif., March 20-23
- Global Dressage Festival 12 CDI3* & CDI4*: Wellington, Fla., March 26-30
- Terra Nova Dressage I CDI3* & CDI4*: Myakka City, Fla., April 3-6
- World Equestrian Center April Dressage CDI3* & CDI4*: Ocala, Fla., April 9-13
- Del Mar International Horse Show CDI3* & CDI4*: Del Mar, Calif., April 10-13
- Terra Nova Dressage III CDI3*: Myakka City, Fla. May 1-4
- Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival CDI3*: Lexington, Va., May 15-18
- World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3*: Ocala, Fla., May 21-25
- Ginny Ratner Memorial Dressage CDI3*: Sherwood, Oreg., May 31-June 1
- Dressage at Devon CDI-W & CDI3*: Devon, Penn., September 23-28
- Terra Nova Dressage II CDI-W & CDI3*: Myakka City, Fla., October 16-19
- Tryon Fall Dressage 3 CDI3*: Tryon, N.C., October 23-26
The series will conclude with the US Equestrian Open of Dressage Final at Desert Dressage II CDI5* in Thermal, California, from November 13-16, where the inaugural champion will be crowned.
See the launch article on the US Equestrian Open website HERE.
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