Lexington to Host 2013 U.S. Dressage Championships

Wed, 11/28/2012 - 23:03
American Dressage News

The United States Equestrian Federation has announced that, pending approval from the High Performance Working Group and the Executive Committee, the Kentucky Dressage Association’s bid to host the 2013 U.S. Dressage Championships (aka Festival of Champions) has been accepted.

These annual championships will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY October 10-13, 2013.

The 2013 Festival of Champions will again hold six National Championship divisions: Grand Prix, Intermediaire I,  “Brentina Cup” Under 25, Young Riders, Junior Riders and Pony Riders.

This will be the first time the USEF Dressage Festival of Champions has been held at the Kentucky Horse Park, the site of the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

Photo © Dirk Caremans

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