The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), running Jan. 8 through March 30, will host seven qualifiers for the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage during the 2025 season in Wellington.
AGDF opens Jan. 8 when the series will launch 10 weeks of national and CDI dressage competition. Highlights on 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 (Jan. 22-26) and AGDF 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.,” AGDF Director of Sport Thomas Baur said. “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.”
The 2025 US Equestrian Open of Dressage qualifiers will be held during AGDF 1 CDI-W (Jan. 8-12), AGDF 3 CDI4* (Jan. 22-26), AGDF 5 CDI-W (Feb. 5-9), AGDF 7 CDIO3* and CDI3* (Feb. 19-23), the Palm Beach Dressage Derby/AGDF 8 CDI-W (Feb. 26 to March 2), AGDF 10 CDI5* (March 11-16) and AGDF 12 CDI4* (March 26-30).
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, Nov. 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.”
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