About the US Equestrian Open
The US Equestrian Open brings together the best athletes and horses in eventing, dressage, and jumping for world-class competition, substantial prize money, and global recognition.
Quick Links
- Where are the finals?
- How does points scoring work?
- Where are the qualifiers?
[Dressage] [Eventing] [Jumping]
About the Series
Born from a commitment by the US Equestrian Board in July 2023, the US Equestrian Open aims to grow the sport's awareness, exposure, and fan engagement. With $1 million in prize money and extensive media coverage on ESPN and the USEF Network, this series is designed to:
- Provide a structured, prestigious championship format.
- Attract a broader audience.
- Enhance competition opportunities for athletes.
Finals
Where and when are the finals?
- Eventing Final: Morven Park, Virginia, Oct 9-12, 2025
- Dressage Final: Desert International Horse Park, California, Nov 13-16, 2025
- Jumping Final: Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington, Florida, WEF Rolex Finale Week, March 25-30, 2025
Points Scoring
How does the points system work?
In both eventing and dressage, athletes earn points based on their performance at qualifying events. Points contribute to leaderboard rankings which, in turn, determine prize money.
In dressage, season-end leaderboard rankings also determine eligibility for the final. In eventing, qualification for the final is achieved with MER at a qualifier.
Qualification for the jumping final in the Rolex Finale Week at Wellington will be based on FEI rules around pre-qualified athletes and qualifiers earlier in the week.
Learn more about points scoring here: [Dressage] [Eventing] [Jumping]
Qualifiers
Fan Engagement
- Watch live on ESPN and the USEF Network.
- Follow leaderboards, rider profiles, and event updates on our dedicated microsite.
- Join the conversation on social media using #USEquestrianOpen.
Prize Money
The US Equestrian Open offers a total of $1.25 million in prize money:
- Eventing: $200,000 in final prize money plus $50,000 series award.
- Dressage: $200,000 in final prize money plus $50,000 series award.
- Jumping: $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix, $750,000 in final (and additional $250,000 added by USEF to the original Prize Pot.
Stay connected with the US Equestrian Open on Facebook and Instagram; follow US Equestrian on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter); and follow the USEF Network for live event updates, stories, and results. Use #USEquestrianOpen to share your own experiences and connect with fellow fans.
For Sport Department questions, please contact Christy Hawkins at USEquestrianOpen@usef.org.
For media inquiries about the US Equestrian Open Series, please contact Carly Weilminster at cweilminster@usef.org.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Layson Griffin at lgriffin@usef.org.
