The Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), running January 8 – March 30 will host seven qualifiers for the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage during the 2025 season in Wellington, Fla.

AGDF opens January 8 when the series will launch 10 weeks of national and CDI dressage competition. Highlights to the schedule not only include qualifiers for the US Equestrian Open of Dressage, but also feature a CDI5* during AGDF 10 and four FEI World Cup™ Final qualifiers slated for AGDF 1, 3, 5 and 8. Additionally, AGDF will host two CPEDI3* para-dressage events during AGDF 3 (January 22-26) and 9 (March 6-9).

“The Adequan® Global Dressage Festival is proud to be a part of the US Equestrian Open of Dressage and contribute to the growth of the sport of dressage in the U.S.,” said Thomas Baur, Director of Sport for AGDF. “Anticipation is building for the 2025 AGDF, and our team is excited to see dressage continue to shine in Wellington through elite competition, thrilling Friday Night Stars action and development opportunities for both horse and rider that further strengthen the future of dressage in North America.”

2025 US Equestrian Open of Dressage Qualifiers at AGDF*
AGDF 1 CDI-W: January 8-12
AGDF 3 CDI4*: January 22-26
AGDF 5 CDI-W: February 5-9
AGDF 7 CDIO3* & CDI3*: February 19-23
Palm Beach Dressage Derby (AGDF 8) CDI-W: February 26 – March 2
AGDF 10 CDI5*: March 11-16
AGDF 12 CDI4*: March 26-30
*All FEI registered athletes (U.S. and foreign) and horses are invited to participate in the Series and the Final.

The series will offer $200,000 in prize money, which will be distributed at the US Equestrian Open of Dressage Final in 2025 held in Thermal, California, November 13-16.  An additional $50,000 series incentive will also be awarded for high-point athletes.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase top dressage sport from coast to coast of the United States,” said Laura Roberts, Managing Director of Dressage at US Equestrian. “The US Equestrian Open of Dressage Series gives the athletes a platform to showcase their talents and compete with their peers across the country. With unprecedented prize money on the line, we look forward to witnessing exceptional performances and crowning the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage champion.”

To learn more about the US Equestrian Open of Dressage specifications and qualifying requirements, click here.

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Media Inquiries
Lindsay Brock
Press Officer, Adequan® Global Dressage Festival
lbrock@wellingtoninternational.com