US Equestrian announced the host locations and dates for the 2025 US Equestrian Open of Dressage Qualifier Events.
The US Equestrian Open of Dressage will consist of 23 qualifying events around the country leading into the series final, to be hosted at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, Calif., November 13-16, crowning the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage champion.
All FEI registered athletes (U.S. and foreign) and horses are invited to participate in the Series and the Final.
$200,000 at 2025 US Equestrian Open Dressage Final
The dressage series will reward athletes with $200,000 in prize money, which will be distributed at the US Equestrian Open Dressage Final in 2025. An additional $50,000 series incentive will also be awarded for high-point scorers.
Laura Roberts, Managing Director of Dressage at US Equestrian, is enthusiastic about the progress being made to expand opportunities for dressage athletes in the U.S., "This is a great opportunity to showcase top Dressage sport from coast to coast of the United States, but particularly out west in the buildup to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games," she said.
"The US Equestrian Open of Dressage Series and Final are open to all FEI registered athletes and horses, both from the U.S. and abroad. Each competition gives the athletes a platform to showcase their talents and compete with their peers across the country. With unprecedented prize money on the line, we look forward to witnessing exceptional performances and crowning the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage champion.”
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