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Week one of the twelve-week Adequan&reg; Global Dressage Festival (Global) kicks off today with a field of thirteen entered in the FEI World Cup Grand Prix. While the festival spans 12 shows, it isn&rsquo;t strictly consecutive&mdash;there are breaks from January 17&ndash;21 and January 29&ndash;February 2. From February onward, the schedule continues weekly until the finale at the end of March.
Global, which takes place in Wellington, Florida, is a prestigious circuit frequented by top dressage riders from around the world. Among this week&rsquo;s headliners are Germany&rsquo;s Felicitas Hendricks, the 2023 Under-25 European Champion, and Adrienne Lyle, a three-time U.S. Olympian and top-ranked American at the Paris Olympics.
<h2 dir="ltr">Felicitas Hendricks: The Rising Star</h2>
Hendricks will enter the ring on her 14-year-old Oldenburg gelding, Drombusch OLD. The pair has been together since the gelding was six, and they have progressed up the levels as a team. &ldquo;I couldn&rsquo;t wish for a better dance partner,&rdquo; Hendricks said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s even more special because we&rsquo;ve gone all the way together.&rdquo;
The pair had a dominant showing in Wellington last year, winning seven of their eight starts, including a clean sweep of all freestyle tests. The pair boasts a personal best freestyle score of 79.11% and maintains an impressive average of 77.54%.
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&ldquo;I feel like the sky really is the limit for this horse because he wants to do it, and I know he will,&rdquo; Hendricks said.
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Hendricks and Drombusch are known for their high degree of difficulty in freestyle tests&ndash; averaging a stunning 8.83 in their last 5 competitions. With last year&rsquo;s track record and consistently high scores, Hendricks and Drombusch are undoubtedly a pair to beat this weekend.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/6ea26cea-346c-4c80-9b7a-8aa26b3a42e2?width=1468&amp;height=896" alt="Table of Felicitas Hendricks &amp; Drombusch OLD's Scores at Global in 2024">
<h2 dir="ltr">Adrienne Lyle: The U.S. Olympian</h2>
Facing off against Hendricks is three-time Olympian Adrienne Lyle (2012, 2020, 2024) with her Paris partner, Helix, a 13-year-old KWPN chestnut gelding. Lyle took over the ride on Helix in early 2024 after her Tokyo mount, Salvino, retired in 2023. Despite having less than a year to prepare for the games, Lyle and Helix delivered a strong 72.593% in the Grand Prix at the Paris Olympics, making them the highest-ranked U.S. combination.
Lyle&rsquo;s first ride on Helix was just under a year ago, on January 21, 2024. Since then, the pair has averaged a freestyle score of 75.09%.
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&ldquo;I always commend his character because there aren&rsquo;t many horses so game to handle so many changes. He&rsquo;s always willing to work and try something new,&rdquo; Lyle said.
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Known for his playful nature, Lyle describes Helix as a &ldquo;goofball&rdquo; and a &ldquo;people&rsquo;s horse.&rdquo; &ldquo;[If he were human] he would go to the spa and relax with cucumbers on his eyes. He loves having people&rsquo;s hands on him&mdash;massages and treats are his idea of heaven,&rdquo; she shared.
Helix&rsquo;s most recent outing also produced his personal best in the freestyle with a stellar 77.61% in December 2024 in Ocala, Florida. With this upward trajectory, Lyle and Helix are a formidable combination to watch.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/7c049b67-fd06-44c3-b208-8b945de83d8f?width=1548&amp;height=1516" alt="Table of Adrienne Lyle &amp; Helix's Results Together in 2024">
<h2 dir="ltr">Depth of the Field</h2>
While Hendricks and Lyle are the marquee names for the second U.S. Open of Dressage qualifier, the competition features several other strong contenders. Below, rounding out the Top 5, are the other riders who have the best averages in their Grand Prix Freestyle tests:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Tinne Vilhelmson Silfv&eacute;n (SWE): The seven-time Olympian and her 16-year-old Holsteiner gelding, Devanto, hold the second-highest freestyle average of 75.46% with a personal best of 78.08%.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Camille Carier Bergeron (CAN): The 25-year-old Olympian from Quebec and her 15-year-old mare, Finnlanderin, boast a freestyle average of 74.20% with a personal best of 77.28%.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Evelyn Eger (GER): Riding Tabledance 3, Eger helped Team Germany secure victory at the Nations Cup finale in Falsterbo last July. The pair averages 73.55%, with a personal best of 77.09%.</li>
</ul>
This depth of talent ensures the Grand Prix will be a fiercely competitive showcase.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/f36328c5-1dd5-458d-b946-52d5cd272cde?width=1280&amp;height=2034" alt="Table of the Grand Prix Freestyle Stats for the Qualifier 2 Entries">
<h2 dir="ltr">Wellington&rsquo;s Legacy</h2>
Wellington has long been an equestrian mecca, drawing riders from around the globe to winter in Florida&rsquo;s warm climate. The Global Dressage Festival consistently attracts talent, making it no surprise that the Top 10 highest-scoring tests at the venue are in the 80s.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/f0465fd3-fdc3-4b6b-aa00-347ce33a8d43?width=1280&amp;height=1648" alt="Top 10 International Grand Prix Freestyle Scores at the PBIEC venue">
While this week&rsquo;s horse and rider combinations have yet to hit the 80% mark, the potential is undoubtedly there.&nbsp;Will someone break into the 80s this weekend? Can Hendricks maintain her undefeated freestyle streak in Wellington? Or will one of the four Olympians (Lyle, Hendricks, Vilhelmson Silfv&eacute;n, and Kelly Layne) seize victory? Tune in live to <a href="https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_US/events/15331">USEF Network</a> to watch the freestyle action Friday night.
<h3 dir="ltr">Stay Connected</h3>
Stay updated on news and standings for the U.S. Equestrian Open Series on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Instagram.</a> Follow U.S. Equestrian on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/USequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrian/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X (Twitter)</a>. Use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/2ab3ac31-d66d-43fc-867d-b03a5d36b628?width=1080&amp;height=1080" alt="A graphic showing the entire calendar for the U.S. Equestrian Open of Dressage">
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For Sport Department questions, please contact Christy Hawkins at <a href="mailto:USEquestrianOpen@usef.org">USEquestrianOpen@usef.org</a>.
For media inquiries about the US Equestrian Open Series, please contact Carly Weilminster at <a href="mailto:cweilminster@usef.org">cweilminster@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Layson Griffin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lgriffin@usef.org">lgriffin@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;
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Adrienne Lyle entering the dressage arena of the Paris 2024 Olympics riding the liver chestnut horse Helix. The image is taken from directly in front of them with the Palace of Versailles in the background. Adrienne smiles. Helix has pleasant expression.

Champions Collide: Hendricks vs. Lyle at U.S. Open of Dressage Qualifier

A strong field of 15 riders took to the stage in Wellington this weekend on a chilly, windy night. Despite temperatures in the 40s, the competition was fierce, with 13 pairs scoring above 70% and the US Open of Dressage leaderboard finally breaking out of a three-way tie.
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&ldquo;They were a high standard. I didn&rsquo;t even feel the cold anymore because I was so excited.&rdquo;
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Monique Peutz-Vegter, the Judge at C, praised the evening&rsquo;s performances, saying, &ldquo;They were a high standard. I didn&rsquo;t even feel the cold anymore because I was so excited.&rdquo;
<h2 dir="ltr">Anna Marek and Fire Fly Ignite the Night</h2>
Ocala-based Anna Marek and her 15-year-old KWPN gelding, Fire Fly, eeked out a win with a score of 77.755% for her <a href="https://youtu.be/2q1dqWdPZaI?feature=shared">electrifying performance</a> set to the Stranger Things soundtrack, featuring a cinematic arrangement of Running Up That Hill by Samuel Kim. Marek&rsquo;s routine earned an average degree of difficulty of 9, with a standout 80.075% from the judge at B.
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&ldquo;I feel like he&rsquo;d give me his all.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;This freestyle is really fun to ride, and I love the dramatic music,&rdquo; Marek said. &ldquo;This is my favorite freestyle venue; you can feel the atmosphere, and the horses get excited in a really good way.&rdquo; Marek, who&rsquo;s had the ride on Fire Fly for three and a half years, noted that he&rsquo;s a sensitive horse, but now that they&rsquo;re on the same page, she feels like they&rsquo;re unstoppable together. &ldquo;I feel like he&rsquo;d give me his all,&rdquo; she added.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/ab0cb692-89ae-48fc-b67b-822eb3a3637a?width=1228&amp;height=1042" alt="Line Graph Showing All of Fire Fly's Grand Prix Freestyle Scores">
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<h2 dir="ltr">Kevin Kohmann and D&uuml;nensee Steal the Show</h2>
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&ldquo;It wasn&rsquo;t our highest score, but it was my best ride on him.&rdquo;
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Kevin Kohmann and 16-year-old D&uuml;nensee delivered an innovative test set to Kygo&rsquo;s Stole the Show and Avicii&rsquo;s Wake Me Up. Deviating from tradition, they opened with canter pirouettes after the halt and later performed a piaffe pirouette during the walk section. His crowd-pleasing creativity was rewarded by spectators as he topped the spectator voting with 80.067%. The judges rewarded him with a 77.545% &ndash; just 0.21 percentage points behind Marek.
&ldquo;It wasn&rsquo;t our highest score, but it was my best ride on him,&rdquo; Kohmann said. &ldquo;I love riding the freestyle, and I love riding here under the lights.&rdquo; The pair currently sits at the top of the FEI World Cup&trade; North American League rankings, solidifying their status as serious contenders this season.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/bb8dfee3-dc7b-4a96-8d3a-9f0187639d2a?width=1228&amp;height=904" alt="Line Graph Showing All of Dunensee's Grand Prix Freestyle Scores">
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<h2 dir="ltr">Felicitas Hendricks Rounds Out the Podium</h2>
Felicitas Hendricks and Drombusch OLD claimed third with 76.365%, despite the evening chill taking its toll. &ldquo;I think the cold got to us a little today,&rdquo; she admitted. &ldquo;There was some spiciness that I didn&rsquo;t expect, so I had to back off a bit, which made me maybe a little too shy with my aids and led to a couple of mistakes.&rdquo; Still, Hendricks sits firmly on top of the U.S. Open Leaderboard with 37 points, trailed by Tinne Vilhelmson Silfv&eacute;n at 32 points.
<h3>The Series Standings after Qualifier 4 at the AGDF3:</h3>
See the full series standings, updated after each qualifier,&nbsp;<a href="https://equestrian-hub-usef.pages.dev/us-equestrian-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/6723feb9-290b-4fc7-a906-d4bbf1dd515e?width=492&amp;height=971" alt="The US Equestrian Open of Dressage Leaderboard After Qualifier 4">
<h2 dir="ltr">What&rsquo;s Ahead</h2>
The series heads to Ocala next weekend, with freestyles set to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/8515c854-3a81-4e41-b18a-538257868f0b?width=1080&amp;height=1080" alt="Table of the Show Calendar for the 2025 Us Equestrian Open of Dressage Series">
For continual updates, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">usequestrianopen.org</a>. Stay connected with the latest news and standings on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Instagram</a>, and follow US Equestrian on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/USequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrian/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X (Twitter)</a>. Use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
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For media inquiries about the US Equestrian Open Series, please contact Carly Weilminster at <a href="mailto:cweilminster@usef.org">cweilminster@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Layson Griffin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lgriffin@usef.org">lgriffin@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;

Rider Kevin Kohmann rides the dark bay horse Dünensee on a loose rein as they exit the arena after a dressage test. Kevin smiles broadly and waves to the crowd while Dünensee's ears are pricked forward in a pleasant expression.

U.S. Riders Marek and Kohmann Dominate a Chilly Night in Wellington

As the 2025 season approaches and the qualifiers roll back around for the US Equestrian Open, excitement is building around several talented young US horses ready to make their mark on the international stage at CCI4*-S level. The horses in these lists are:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">no older than 10 years old,</li>
<li dir="ltr">have competed up to at least CCI3*-L,</li>
<li dir="ltr">and have yet to achieve a podium finish at CCI4*-S or higher.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Based on their impressive career trajectories, they are prime candidates to break through this year. Using EquiRatings&rsquo; Elo ratings and Opposition Beaten Percentage (OBP), we&rsquo;ve identified standout horses most likely to shine in the coming season.
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<h2 dir="ltr">The Top 5 Horses by Elo: Career Competitiveness</h2>
The EquiRatings Elo is a measure of a horse's competitiveness and the quality of its opponents. It reflects how well a horse performs against tough competition, making it a critical indicator of breakout potential.
<h3>1. Shanroe Cooley</h3>
Horse age: 10 | Max level reached: CCI4*-L | Rider: Liz Halliday |&nbsp;Owners: Ocala Horse Properties
As Liz continues to recover from injury, we don&rsquo;t yet know where or when we will see Shanroe Cooley but when we do, it is one to watch. With an Elo of 637, Shanroe Cooley leads the pack in terms of breakthrough podium potential. This experienced competitor tackled the hotly contested CCI4*-S in Kentucky last year. In that class, full of the USA's best vying for Olympic selection, Shanroe Cooley and Liz finished top 10. They have also been to CHIO Aachen, where they finished 16th. We expect them to podium somewhere soon.&nbsp;
<h3>2. Denim</h3>
Horse age: 10 | Max level reached: CCI4*-L | Rider: Phillip Dutton | Owner: Caroline Moran
Denim&rsquo;s Elo of 624 reflects consistent performances at the highest level, in particular a top 8 finish in the Blenheim CCI4*-L last year. Under the guidance of series leader Phillip Dutton, this horse is well-positioned to make waves in 2025 and we would expect him to contribute valuable series points along the way. With his CCI4*-L experience, Denim may be particularly helpful in the <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/eventing-us-equestrian-open-quick-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morven Park CCI4*-L Open final</a>.&nbsp;
<h3>3. Jaguars Duende</h3>
Horse age: 9 | Max level reached: CCI3*-L | Rider &amp; owner: Sharon White
This is arguably one of the most exciting horses in the sport at the moment and one who, if Sharon keeps her, could return Sharon to the top of the sport. Still only 9, Jaguars Duende boasts a 603 Elo and has 9 podiums from 9 completions (twice they WD after dressage). They have three wins (Maryland 5 Star CCI3*-L, Tryon CCI3*-L and Carolina CCI3*-S) in their last four internationals. You can expect to hear a lot more about Jaguars Duende this season and beyond.&nbsp;
<h3>4. ChinTonic 3</h3>
Horse age: 10 | Max level reached: CCI3*-L | Rider: Sydney C. Elliot | Owner: Arden Stephens
ChinTonic 3 came from our Tokyo Olympic Champion Julia Krajewski and with an Elo of 590, he looks set to be a horse to follow in 2025. They were second last time out in the Bromont CCI3*-L with a dressage score of 28.0 and a clear show jumping round. We are all looking forward to what comes from this combination.
<h3>5. Kismet</h3>
Horse age: 10 | Max level reached: CCI3*-L | Rider: Jennie Brannigan | Owner: Nina Gardner
Kismet is a little under the radar right now but with an Elo of 516 and big performances in the first half of 2024 (including a podium finish in the Bromont CCI3*-L, just behind ChinTonic 3), we think Kismet is very likely to make a breakthrough at the CCI4* level.&nbsp;
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/c7273e29-f876-4db5-8e2b-9fe19720fc1c?width=988&amp;height=1014" alt="Table showing the top 5 U.S. Breakthrough Candidates by Elo rating with their ELo rating, Opposition Beaten Percentage and best result at their highest completed level of competition">
<h2 dir="ltr">The Top 5 Horses by OBP: Consistent Performers</h2>
The Opposition Beaten Percentage (OBP) is the percentage of opponents a horse has beaten across its last six international competitions. This statistic accounts for the size of the field, making it a valuable predictor of success on the big stages.
<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">1. Jaguars Duende</h3>
Horse age: 9 | Max level reached: CCI3*-L | Rider &amp; owner: Sharon White
Leading the OBP rankings on 95%, Jaguars Duende has exceled in large, competitive fields. The mare also appears in the above Elo list (crossover is expected), so with a high Elo&nbsp;and OBP, we are constantly talking about Jaguars Duende here at EquiRatings.&nbsp;
<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">2. Cooley Corraghy Diamond</h3>
Horse age: 8 | Max level reached: CCI3*-L | Rider: Kim Severson | Owners: William Johnson, Roslyn Johnson
This 8-year-old has an OBP of 87%, showcasing its ability to outperform its competition. He and Kim have seven career internationals and have only once been outside the top 5 (9th in the 2024 Stable View&nbsp;Oktoberfest CCI3*-S). Under Kim's guidance, Cooley Corraghy Diamond is one to watch this season.&nbsp;
<h3>3. Kismet</h3>
Horse age: 10 | Max level reached: CCI3*-L | Rider: Jennie Brannigan | Owner: Nina Gardner
Like Jaguars Duende, Kismet has crossover with the top Elo-rated horses. Kismet's 85% OBP is largely due to placing top 3 in four of his last six internationals. Two of those podiums were at the CCI3* level, reinforcing Kismet and Jennie's podium potential at the CCI4* level this season.
<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">4. Cooley Chromatic</h3>
Horse age: 9 | Max level reached: CCI3*-L | Rider &amp; owner: Sara Schulman
Apart from one blip at Kentucky back in 2022 (having won at Bromont next time out), this horse has never been outside the top 10 in his nine international starts. With an OBP of 83%, Cooley Chromatic is a consistent performer at CCI3* and finished 2024 with a second-place finish in the Maryland 5 Star CCI3*-L (behind Jaguars Duende). One to track for sure.&nbsp;
<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">5. Gillou</h3>
Horse age: 9 | Max level reached: CCI3*-L | Rider &amp; owner: Devin Robel
Gillou&rsquo;s OBP of 81% comes from five international starts. They were on the podium in Ocala last April alongside Jennie Jarnstrom-Dennis &amp; Flower Girl, who went on to pick up series points at TerraNova). We haven&rsquo;t seen Gillou since but if they come back as we hope they will, it's a 9-year-old who is well-positioned for a breakthrough season. 
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/87a50853-0a3d-4976-87d2-ffdd1818492c?width=1000&amp;height=1032" alt="Table showing the top 5 Breakthrough Candidates by Opposition Beaten Percentage. Shown also with their Elo rating, highest level reached &amp; best placing at that level.">
<h2 dir="ltr">Why This Matters</h2>
The journey to international success is built on incremental achievements, and these horses represent the next wave of U.S. talent ready to break through. As fans, riders, and sponsors look ahead to the 2025 season, keep an eye on these rising stars&mdash;each one has the potential to shape the future of the series and of the sport in the US.&nbsp;
Stay tuned for updates as we follow their progress through the year!
<h3>Series Standings at the End of 2024:</h3>
See the full series standings, updated after each qualifier,&nbsp;<a href="https://equestrian-hub-usef.pages.dev/us-equestrian-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/d85de2e9-4a7d-4cdc-9eb6-538d9de32553?width=1080&amp;height=1682" alt="Table Showing the Top 10 Athletes on the Us Open of Eventing Leaderboard as of the End of 2024">
For continual leaderboard updates, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">usequestrianopen.org</a>. The hub is also the best place for the most up-to-date series calendar as it's subject to change.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/83a19dee-925b-4fef-bc95-741180113e6b?width=1080&amp;height=1080" alt="Table of the Event Calendar for the 2024-2025 U.S. Equestrian Open of Eventing Series">
Stay connected with the latest news and standings on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Instagram</a>, and follow US Equestrian on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/USequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrian/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X (Twitter)</a>. Use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
<hr>
For Sport Department questions, please contact Christy Hawkins at <a href="mailto:USEquestrianOpen@usef.org">USEquestrianOpen@usef.org</a>.
For media inquiries about the US Equestrian Open Series, please contact Carly Weilminster at <a href="mailto:cweilminster@usef.org">cweilminster@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Layson Griffin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lgriffin@usef.org">lgriffin@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;

Close-up profile image of Jennie Brannigan in her dressage phase competition attire. Jennie is smiling very broadly.

US Horses Poised for a Breakout Season in 2025

Jumping: US Equestrian Open Quick Guide

The race for the US Equestrian Open series lead heats up in Wellington as the Adequan&reg; Global Dressage Festival 5 brings another high-stakes Grand Prix Freestyle. With just 0.076 percentage points separating the top contenders, American riders Adrienne Lyle and Anna Marek have a golden opportunity to put the US flag back on top of the standings.
A victory here would not only mark a key World Cup qualifier win but could also signal a power shift in the series, bringing the US level with Germany&rsquo;s Felicitas Hendricks at the top of the leaderboard. Under the lights on Friday night, the stage is set for a must-watch showdown &mdash; can USA take control of the series once again?
<h2 dir="ltr">The Battle at the Top: Lyle vs. Marek</h2>
The duel between American riders Adrienne Lyle and Anna Marek is a must-watch storyline. Both are in strong form &mdash; Lyle and her 13-year-old Helix average 75.276% in the Freestyle, while Marek and 15-year-old Fayvel are nearly identical at 75.200%. Their personal bests show similar parity, with Helix at 77.610% and Fayvel at 78.995%. Both riders are familiar with the atmosphere at Global, both riders were shortlisted for the Paris Olympics (with Lyle and Helix making the team), and both riders are inside the FEI World Dressage Top 35 (Lyle at No. 23, Marek at No. 33).
Either could walk away with the winner&rsquo;s cooler Friday night.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/5fb69ac0-f09b-4787-96f5-22af9218719c?width=1500&amp;height=1124" alt="Line Graph Showing Helix and Fayvel's Grand Prix Freestyle Scores">
Lyle and Helix <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/Hendricks-Drombusch-OLD-Remain-Undefeated-in-Wellington-Freestyles">started their season</a> strong at AGDF 1, scoring 77.280% for second place. Marek, meanwhile, <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/us-riders-marek-and-kohmann-dominate-a-chilly-night-in-wellington">topped the podium</a> in Wellington just two weeks ago with her Olympic Shortlist mount, Fire Fly, scoring 77.755%.&nbsp;
With only 0.076 percentage points separating their Freestyle averages, the top step of the podium is truly up for grabs. If Marek claims victory, it will mark the first time since Week One that an American leads the US Equestrian Open of Dressage. If Lyle wins, the US will once again top the leaderboard, but in a tie with Germany&rsquo;s Felicitas Hendricks.
<h2 dir="ltr">Who Else Could Challenge?</h2>
While Lyle and Marek are the favorites, they may have company in the fight for the win. The field is deep, with six of the ten entrants currently ranked in the top 100 of the FEI World Rankings.
<h3 dir="ltr">The Consistent Contender: Jan Ebeling</h3>
German-American rider Jan Ebeling, who represented the U.S. at the 2012 London Olympics, brings Jubi&rsquo;s Tenacity into the mix. Ebeling and &ldquo;Jubi&rdquo; are models of consistency, averaging 73.909% in the Freestyle. While they sit just outside the leading duo&rsquo;s range, a strong performance could put them in contention. Especially since their personal best of 75.720% sits comfortably amongst Lyle and Marek&rsquo;s averages.&nbsp;
<h3 dir="ltr">The Potential Upset: Evelyn Eger</h3>
Germany&rsquo;s Evelyn Eger and Tabledance 3 are a real threat to the American riders reclaiming the leaderboard. A regular at the venue, Eger has competed in all three Wellington shows so far in 2025. She and Tabledance 3 are also quite consistent, averaging 73.739%, with a PB of 77.085%. If she can replicate that peak score this weekend, she could shake up the standings &ndash; even overtaking Hendricks for the number one spot.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/fead2ca8-bac3-4db3-bf18-a81179645094?width=1324&amp;height=1706" alt="Table showing the Grand Prix Freestyle Stats for the Qualifier 6 Entries in the US Equestrian Open of Dressage">
<h2 dir="ltr">A Tight Field</h2>
The top four riders are separated by just 1.54 percentage points on average and 3.28 points on PBs. Eger and Tabledance 3 have logged the most Grand Prix Freestyle performances at eight, while Lyle and Helix maintain the highest average (75.267%). Lyle and Marek consistently score above 75, while Ebeling and Eger trend closer to 73-74.
In short? It&rsquo;s going to be a battle you won&rsquo;t want to miss. Tune in to the <a href="https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_US/events/15333/adequan-global-dressage-festival-5">USEF Network</a> on Friday night to watch the Grand Prix Freestyle unfold live at 6 p.m. Eastern.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Stay Connected</h2>
For the <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/dressage-us-equestrian-open-quick-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most up-to-date series calendar</a> and <a href="https://equestrian-hub-usef.pages.dev/us-equestrian-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">latest standings</a>, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/">usequestrianopen.org</a>.
Stay connected with the latest news and standings on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/usequestrianopen"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrianopen"> Instagram</a>, and follow US Equestrian on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/USequestrian"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrian/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@usequestrian">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/usequestrian">X (Twitter)</a>. Use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
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For Sport Department questions, please contact Christy Hawkins at <a href="mailto:USEquestrianOpen@usef.org">USEquestrianOpen@usef.org</a>.
For media inquiries about the US Equestrian Open Series, please contact Carly Weilminster at <a href="mailto:cweilminster@usef.org">cweilminster@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Layson Griffin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lgriffin@usef.org">lgriffin@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;

Image of Anna Marek riding a horse in her dressage attire. She is smiling broadly.

Battle for the US Equestrian Open Lead

This analysis compares data from two perspectives: the 2024 data for venues selected for the 2025 US Equestrian Open and their performance over the past 10 years, including the length of time these venues have been part of the 4*-S calendars. The results reveal fascinating details about these premier locations.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Overall cross-country clear rates at CCI4*-S: How do the venues compare?</h2>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">US Open Venues (2024): 69%</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">All US Venues (2024): 68%</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">US Open Venues (Last 10 Years): 71%</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">All US Venues (Last 10 Years): 70%</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">All Venues Worldwide (Last 10 Years): 69%</li>
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Globally, at the CCI4*-S level over the last 10 years, the cross-country clear rate is 69%, meaning just shy of 7 in every 10 horses jump clear in this phase. This is exactly on par with how cross-country played out in the US Equestrian Open venues in 2024 and aligns closely with the 70% clear rate for all US venues over the past decade. These figures highlight that the US is in step with global trends at this level of competition.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">So where does cross-country hold the most influence in the US Open?</h2>
The table below highlights cross-country clear rates at 4*-S competitions for the 2024 US Open venues.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/f6f01d53-255b-4233-bf15-a01d3b51b9ee?width=1390&amp;height=1194" alt="3 M3 Nc 2024 Xcj Clear Rates at Us Open 2025 Venues">
Stable View (62%) and Tryon (56%) were the most notable influential cross-country courses of the US Equestrian Open in 2024, especially given the higher number of starters at each of those events.&nbsp; 
Tryon was a stiff cross-country test of time too. Only two horses came home with single-figure time faults, Will Coleman and Off The Record (8.4) and Dan Kreitl and Carmango (9.6), the eventual first and second place finishers. We&rsquo;ll do a deep dive into the toughest time-tests soon, but it highlights a day when brilliant cross-country horses truly relished the challenge. 
Carolina (88%) stands out as the venue whose cross-country course had the least influence last season. 
As a new addition to the calendar, and with a smaller number of starters, Aspen Farm (50%) is the one to watch in 2025 to see how the competition evolves, and how the clear rate might play out. The US Equestrian Open heads to Aspen Farm 12-15 June; one not to miss!
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Last 10 Years: Trends Across All US Open Venues </h2>
The extended 10 year data set reveals a broader picture of performance across the US Open venues over the past decade at the CCI4*-S level.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/dad9f412-d769-4a07-ae42-af0b41b77299?width=1538&amp;height=1240" alt="Ll D to Last 10 Years Xcj Clear Rates at Us Open 2025 Venues (1)">
Rather than rely on just a snapshot of data from one event in one year, we&rsquo;ve looked back at the US Equestrian Open venues running at the CCI4*-S level over the last 10 years to see how they shaped up. 
Bouckaert Farm and Stable View (both 70%) are the two most in line with the global average and have two of the strongest data sets to analyze given the number of horses to have run their since they started running at this level.&nbsp; 
Rebecca Farm (61%) emerges as one to watch for the 2025 US Equestrian Open, as it historically poses a greater challenge in the cross-country phase.
Twin Rivers (79%), Tryon (78%), Carolina (75%) and TerraNova (74%) are the venues that have offered up higher than average clear rates in the cross-country phase over the past 10 years.&nbsp; 
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Final Thoughts</h2>
The 2024 US Equestrian Open venues offer a balanced mix of opportunity and challenge, and this reflects careful curation of locations that highlight the best of American eventing. As the competition grows, these trends will serve as a benchmark for understanding the dynamics of cross-country performance at the highest level.
Stay tuned as we dive deeper into venue-specific trends over the coming months, including the toughest time tests across the US Equestrian Open venues!
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For continual leaderboard updates, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">usequestrianopen.org</a>.
Stay connected with the latest news and standings on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Instagram</a>, and follow US Equestrian on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/USequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrian/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X (Twitter)</a>. Use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
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For Sport Department questions, please contact Christy Hawkins at <a href="mailto:USEquestrianOpen@usef.org">USEquestrianOpen@usef.org</a>.
For media inquiries about the US Equestrian Open Series, please contact Carly Weilminster at <a href="mailto:cweilminster@usef.org">cweilminster@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Layson Griffin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lgriffin@usef.org">lgriffin@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;

Photograph of Will Coleman and the bay horse Off The Record galloping on a cross country course during competition. It is a close-up, action shot from in front of the pair. Both horse and rider look focused.

Analyzing Cross-Country Clear Rates at US Equestrian Open Venues

The U.S. Open of Dressage has taken some unexpected turns this season, but Qualifier 5 may be the biggest shake-up yet. With Anna Marek retiring and Caroline Stevenson eliminated, two of the strongest contenders never made it past the Grand Prix qualifier. That leaves the Freestyle wide open&mdash;but two riders, Denielle Gallagher (CAN) and Nora Batchelder (USA), stand out as potentially the ones to watch. Missing the Freestyle is a blow for Anna Marek <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/us-riders-marek-and-kohmann-dominate-a-chilly-night-in-wellington">who won last weekend</a> at the Adequan&reg; Global Dressage Festival on her Olympic shortlist mount, Fire Fly. She was due to ride the 14-year-old KWPN gelding Fayvel and was expected to make it back-to-back qualifier wins and return the&nbsp;US flag back on top of the leaderboard for the first time since Week 1. The main challenger, we expected was going to be Caroline Stevenson, a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist, riding Dee Clair&mdash;one of Marek&rsquo;s former rides. An unfortunate elimination in the Grand Prix qualifier means&nbsp;others will get the opportunity to step into the limelight. <img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/87c9eb12-1d92-48bf-8109-84b356970de1?width=1248&amp;height=1650" alt="The table showing the Top 10 Grand Prix Freestyle Scores at the World Equestrian Center Ocala All Time " loading="lazy">
<h3 dir="ltr">Two Top Contenders, But No Clear Favorite</h3>
Denielle Gallagher, riding 13-year-old gelding Come Back De Massa, brings the strongest credentials. She holds the highest personal best in the field (73.750%) and a solid average (70.377%). She also won today&rsquo;s Grand Prix qualifier with a 65.739%, showing consistency at this venue.
Nora Batchelder enters the ring on Nova, a 10-year-old Oldenburg mare, with the highest freestyle average (71.775%)&mdash;but with a catch. That one Grand Prix Freestyle score is also their only one. Batchelder&rsquo;s personal best (73.360%) came on another horse, FARO SQF, making her a bit of a wildcard in the field.
<h3 dir="ltr">The Other Two Contenders Aren&rsquo;t Far Behind</h3>
 Eline Eckroth (Daphne) has a PB of 73.275% and an average of 70.246%, putting her right alongside Denielle in potential. However, her Grand Prix qualifier score this weekend (63.522%) was the lowest in the field.
Anna Merritt (Fox Creek&rsquo;s Censational) has the lowest freestyle average (68.377%) but outscored Eline in the Grand Prix qualifier (64.087%).&nbsp;
With less than three and a half percentage points separating the competitors, the race for victory is anyone&rsquo;s to claim.&nbsp;
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/6a2613f5-5eed-4007-8b6f-9a897700cc2c?width=1364&amp;height=940" alt="Grand Prix Freestyle Stats for the Qualifier 5 Entries Nbsp ">
<h3 dir="ltr">Don't Miss the Action</h3>
Qualifier 5 takes place Saturday, 6 p.m. Eastern in the Indoor Arena at the World Equestrian Center. WEC, the largest equestrian complex in the US, was named one of TIME&rsquo;s 2024 World&rsquo;s Greatest Places, making it a fitting stage for the next chapter of this series. With the top two riders bringing very different strengths&mdash;Denielle&rsquo;s experience vs. Nora&rsquo;s high-scoring potential&mdash;and the field separated by just a few points, the competition is wide open. Whoever delivers their best ride when it counts will take home the win. The only things we can be sure of is that there will be first time Open winner and that Felicitas Hendricks will remain the series leader for another week.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_US/events/15415" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch here.</a>
<h2 dir="ltr">Stay Connected</h2>
For the <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/dressage-us-equestrian-open-quick-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most up-to-date series calendar</a> and <a href="https://equestrian-hub-usef.pages.dev/us-equestrian-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">latest standings</a>, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/">usequestrianopen.org</a>.
Stay connected with the latest news and standings on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/usequestrianopen"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrianopen"> Instagram</a>, and follow US Equestrian on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/USequestrian"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrian/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@usequestrian">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/usequestrian">X (Twitter)</a>. Use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
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For Sport Department questions, please contact Christy Hawkins at <a href="mailto:USEquestrianOpen@usef.org">USEquestrianOpen@usef.org</a>.
For media inquiries about the US Equestrian Open Series, please contact Carly Weilminster at <a href="mailto:cweilminster@usef.org">cweilminster@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Layson Griffin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lgriffin@usef.org">lgriffin@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;

Qualifier 5 Preview: A Wide Open Field as Favorites Drop Out 

The inaugural US Equestrian Open of Eventing may well be dominated by a home hero who is yet to feature in the qualifiers. Looking at the global stage of eventing, there is no rider performing with more precision and consistency than U.S. stalwart Will Coleman.
Eventing has many challenges &ndash; multiple phases to master &ndash; and none is more testing than cross-country. To win, it may come down to fine margins, but a quick scan of any final leaderboard will show the other side of the story too. Scoring low on any day is tough, but scoring low on a consistent basis is almost unheard of for any top-level competitor, except one.
<h2>51% of Competitors Fail to Finish Below 60</h2>
At the top levels of the sport (4*/5*) over the past three seasons, over half (51%) of starters failed to post a finishing score below 60 penalties. Only 14% finished below a score of 40.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/c558e72c-57fb-45f7-a858-8c7b73038858?width=1324&amp;height=1046" alt="Bar chart showing the number of four- and five-star results in each of 9 scoring brackets (2022-2024)">
<h2>The U.S. Outlier</h2>
The competitor who "looks different" than any other rider on the global stage over the past two years, for all the right reasons, is Will Coleman.
Two years ago, Will started the 2023 season with an incredible finishing score of 19.4 (Chin Tonic HS, Carolina CCI4*-S). Starting with that result and over the next two seasons, Will contested the cross-country phase in 16 four- or five-star events. In 14 of those 16 runs, he finished on a sub-40 score. &nbsp;That&rsquo;s a hit rate of 87.5% which is over 6 times the global average.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/08d7cc6b-9cff-4f99-a075-3b27658cea44?width=1324&amp;height=1062" alt="Bar chart showing Will Coleman's number of four- and five-star results in each of 9 scoring brackets (2023-2024)"> 
<h2>How He Compares</h2>
To be the best you have to beat the best. So how does &ldquo;Clinical Coleman&rdquo; compare to some of the other top riders in the sport that are also renowned for their precision and consistency?
Individual medalists from the Paris Olympics, Michael Jung and Laura Collett, are both known for being competitive every time they set foot on the international stage. They both boast a sub-40 rate of 48% <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">&ndash; &nbsp;exceptional, but nothing close to Coleman&rsquo;s current level.
The 2024 Aachen winner and the sport&rsquo;s one and only female Olympic individual champion, Julia Krajewski, shows the closest top-level &ldquo;balance&rdquo; to the USA&rsquo;s &ldquo;King of Clinical.&rdquo; Krajewski has a sub-40 rate of 70% which is still lower than Coleman, and she also has a 20% DNF (did not finish) rate.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/8a5d1084-5754-4c84-8106-153d852daf74?width=1156&amp;height=1228" alt="Table showing the four- and five-star zone analysis of Laura Collet, Michael Jung, Julia Krajewski and Will Coleman. It shows what percentage of their results fall in each of nine scoring brackets.">
<h2>What This Means?</h2>
The US Equestrian Open is an innovative new series that will not only elevate US equestrian sport, but it will reward both quality AND consistency. Phillip Dutton currently holds the series lead on 75 points, but if anyone is going to emerge as a real and persistent threat in 2025, then look no further than Will Coleman.
<h3>Series Standings at the End of 2024:</h3>
See the full series standings, updated after each qualifier,&nbsp;<a href="https://equestrian-hub-usef.pages.dev/us-equestrian-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/d85de2e9-4a7d-4cdc-9eb6-538d9de32553?width=1080&amp;height=1682" alt="Table Showing the Top 10 Athletes on the Us Open of Eventing Leaderboard as of the End of 2024">
For continual leaderboard updates, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">usequestrianopen.org</a>. The hub is also the best place for the most up-to-date series calendar as it's subject to change.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/3a5ed1a6-9a37-4e0f-ab64-e740e86f2cb4?width=1080&amp;height=1080" alt="Table of the Event Calendar for the 2024-2025 US Equestrian Open of Eventing Series">
Stay connected with the latest news and standings on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrianopen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Instagram</a>, and follow US Equestrian on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/USequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usequestrian/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/usequestrian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X (Twitter)</a>. Use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
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For Sport Department questions, please contact Christy Hawkins at <a href="mailto:USEquestrianOpen@usef.org">USEquestrianOpen@usef.org</a>.
For media inquiries about the US Equestrian Open Series, please contact Carly Weilminster at <a href="mailto:cweilminster@usef.org">cweilminster@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Layson Griffin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lgriffin@usef.org">lgriffin@usef.org</a>.&nbsp;

Photo of Will Coleman during a horse inspection of Chin Tonic HS. Will is wearing sunglasses with a focused express. Chin Tonic looks into the distance with his ears pricked forward & a pleasant expression. Image is a close-up from in front of them. 

Coleman, The King of Clinical

Dressage: US Equestrian Open Quick Guide

The US Equestrian Open is an exciting new competition series that launched in late 2024, showcasing the three Olympic equestrian disciplines: dressage, eventing, and jumping.&nbsp; Designed to elevate the sport&rsquo;s visibility, engagement, and fan experience, the series will bring together elite athletes and top horses to compete for the discipline titles of US Equestrian Open Champion.&nbsp;&nbsp;
With more than $1 million in prize money and extensive media coverage from USEF Network and ESPN, the US Equestrian Open promises thrilling competition and unparalleled exposure for the sport. This premier series aims to set a new standard in equestrian sport, delivering world-class competition and captivating audiences across the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>2025 US Equestrian Open Finals Schedule:&nbsp;</h3>
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Jumping Final: March 25-30 at the WEF Rolex Finale Week in Wellington, Fla.&nbsp;
Eventing Final: October 9-12 at the Morven Park CCI4*-L in Leesburg, Va.&nbsp;
Dressage Final: November 13-16 at the Thermal CDI5* in Thermal, Calif.&nbsp;
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