Becky Moody to Headline Masterclass at 2026 U.S. Equestrian Open Dressage Final in Thermal on 14 November

Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is expanding its commitment to dressage on the West Coast of the United States with new competition, educational and competitor-focused programming surrounding the 2026 U.S. Equestrian Open Dressage Final from November 12–15 in Thermal, California.

One of the weekend’s marquee educational events will take place Saturday, November 14^th at 2pm, when British Olympic medalist and 2026 FEI Dressage World Cup Final champion Becky Moody leads a special masterclass at Desert International Horse Park. The masterclass will be complimentary to attendees, expanding access to world-class dressage education for West Coast riders, trainers and fans. A limited number of premium VIP experiences will also be available for purchase.

Becky Moody to Headline November 14 Masterclass 

One of the weekend’s marquee educational events will take place Saturday, November 14^th at 2pm, when British Olympic medalist and 2026 FEI Dressage World Cup Final champion Becky Moody leads a special masterclass at Desert International Horse Park.

The masterclass will be complimentary to attendees, expanding access to world-class dressage education for West Coast riders, trainers and fans. A limited number of premium VIP experiences will also be available for purchase.

Moody will work with selected horse-and-rider combinations representing different stages of training, giving spectators insight into her approach to developing horses from the foundational stages through Grand Prix.

The masterclass will lead into an evening of championship sport featuring the CDI5* Grand Prix Freestyle and the crowning of the 2026 U.S. Equestrian Open Dressage champion.

From Home-Bred Horse to the World Stage 

Based in Yorkshire, England, Moody has established herself among the leading riders in international dressage alongside her home-bred gelding, Jagerbomb.

Moody made her Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where she and Jagerbomb helped Great Britain earn team bronze after Moody stepped into the British team from the traveling reserve position.

Their success has continued on the international stage. In 2026, Moody and Jagerbomb captured the FEI Dressage World Cup Final Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, producing a personal-best 88.330% in the Grand Prix Freestyle. In August, Moody represented Great Britain at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, helping the British team earn the silver medal.

Together with her sister Hannah, Moody operates Moody Dressage, their family-run training and breeding program in Yorkshire. Her journey with Jagerbomb, from breeding and developing him at home to competing together on the Olympic and championship stage, gives Moody a distinctive perspective on the long-term development of both horse and rider.

Destination Desert Dressage 

The U.S. Equestrian Open Dressage Final will take place alongside a USDF and USEF national competition, allowing international and national riders to share the same destination while spectators experience multiple levels of the sport throughout the weekend.

DIHP will be hosting the inaugural Desert Dressage Pro-Am Tournament, sponsored by Four Winds Dressage Farm, national competition and special stabling opportunities designed to encourage competitors to bring additional horses and experience the full weekend at Thermal.

For tickets, VIP experiences, competitor information, the schedule and additional details, visit DesertHorsePark.com/desert-dressage.