The U.S. Dressage Federation has announced the dates and locations for the 2026 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships:

Region 1: Oct. 1-4 at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, Virginia
Region 2: Sept. 17-2 at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois
Region 3: Oct. 2-4 at the Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, Georgia
Region 4: Oct. 1-4 at the National Equestrian Center, Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Region 5: Sept. 17-20 at the Colorado Horse Park, Parker, Colorado
Region 6: Oct. 1-4 at DevonWood Equestrian Centre, Sherwood, Oregon
Region 7: Sept. 24-27 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank, California
Region 8: Sept. 17-20 at HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, New York
Region 9: Oct. 1-4 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas

The championships recognize the outstanding efforts of riders in each USDF region and provide the opportunity for spectators to view top competitors in their respective regions. Additionally, the top junior/young rider, amateur and open riders at each of the championships, who have submitted a declaration of intent and completed all other requirements, will receive an invitation to compete at the US Dressage Finals, to be held Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in Wilmington, Ohio. 

“We are very excited to partner again with USDF, and to celebrate all the talented members, competitors and riders,” said Anne King of Great American Insurance Group.

Competitors qualify for Great American/USDF Regional Championships by competing in designated qualifying classes throughout the year at USDF-recognized dressage competitions. For more information on the regional championship program, or the US Dressage Finals, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org or contact regchamps@usdf.org.