Milestone for Mexico with North American League World Cup Premier at 2024 CDI-W Lerma

2024 CDI-W Lerma

Mexico is celebrating a premier with its first ever North American league World Cup qualifier hosted at Rancho St. Vincent in Lerma on 25 - 27 October 2024.

Show organizer Equo put its shoulders under this high-level dressage competition and set a milestone for Mexico and Latin America by hosting the first of its kind in the region, offering riders an important opportunity to qualify for the prestigious 2025 World Cup Final.

The CDI-W will be held during Mexico’s traditional holiday, the Day of the Dead, of which the theme features prominently in the decoration and color scheme. It adds a unique and vibrant cultural dimension to the event which over the years at the national shows has been highly appreciated by everyone in attendance.

World Cup dressage in a festive atmosphere
celebrating Mexico's Day of the Dead tradition

"The Day of the Dead theme gives a festive atmosphere to the show, which celebrates both sport and local customs," said Mexican judge and show organizer Omar Zayrik. "We expect around 1500 people to attend this weekend and have made it into a "dressage and wine" social event with VIP seating and family friendly activities. This show will introduce dressage sport to a wider audience in Mexico as it promises to deliver top performances and a competitive spirit unmatched in the region."

An esteemed panel of international judges is officiating this weekend. The panel includes Mike Osinski (USA), Katrina Wüst (Germany), Magnus Ringmark (Sweden), Hans Christian Matthiesen (Denmark), Sandra Smith (Argentina), and Cesar Torrente (Colombia),

For the World Cup qualifier Floridians Kevin Kohmann and Devon Kane have flown from the U.S.A., joined by Canadians Evi and Tanya Strasser. Spanish Olympic team rider Borja Carrascosa has come all the way from Germany to compete in this North American league qualifier.

The stage is set for the first ever
CDI-W in Mexico (Photo © L. Kowalski)

The weekend will be action packed as the International Dressage Officials Club (IDOC) is also hosting an FEI Judges and Steward Seminar during the weekend, directed by IDOC president and 5* judge Hans-Christian Matthiesen.

Equo TV provides live streaming of the competition, making the event accessible to audiences worldwide. Claro Sports will also be broadcasting key moments of the competition, offering unprecedented coverage of this major event.

Live scores can be found on Equestrian Hub.