Competition

By Alice Collins: On Friday the second day of the 2026 US Dressage Finals came to a thrilling conclusion as Laurie Moore guided her own Lavant VDP to victory in the Grand Prix Open Championship.

By Alice Collins: 3 of the 8 daytime titles on Friday at the 2026 US Dressage Finals were won by riders who qualified through Region 8.

By Alice Collins: The 13th US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® opened on Thursday crowning the first four of the 37 champions that will be named.

By Alice Collins: The depth of the 2026 field sets the stage for highly competitive championship classes throughout the four-day event.

Haida represents everything that makes the Pura Raza Española breed magical: baroque elegance, intelligence, and an unshakeable desire to please.

We were ready for Regionals, & I couldn't have been more excited. But ten days after earning 80%, Dreamy was on the operating table fighting for his life.

After a year & a half of rehab I was riding at the walk for 15 mins & trot for 5 mins, & she was sound. Dr McRae told me I needed to get serious about dressage.

The USDF/Dressage4Kids U-13 Regional Merit Awards recognize the two highest scoring 13-&-under riders at Training & First Levels at each Regional Championship.

The 2026 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® will be held October 29 through November 1, 2026, at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio.

By Alice Collins: No fewer than 11 of the 2025 champions are expected to return to the 2026 competition — some to defend their titles, others to campaign at new levels.