We’re thrilled to welcome you back for an unforgettable season filled with world-class sport, enhanced experiences, and exciting new additions.
As you prepare for winter in Wellington, we encourage you to review the following important links:
Prize Lists & Competitor Information
This season, we’re proud to continue bringing you meaningful programs that elevate the athlete experience, including:
- The Lövsta Future Challenge
- The La Donaira Lusitanos 5 & 6-year-old Future Challenge
- The Future Challenge PSG Young Horses presented by Buffalo Wild Wings
- Friday Night Stars Groom Awards
- CDI weeks featuring CDI-W, CDI5*, CDI4*, CDIO3*, and CPEDI3*
Every CDI competition week will again include:
- CDI3*, CDI2*, CDI1*, CDIU25, CDIY, CDIJ, CDICh, CDIAm, and CDIYH divisions.
You’ll also enjoy specialty hospitality and athlete amenities, including:
- CDI Jog Catering courtesy of 3 Graces Dressage
- Riders & Grooms Lounge presented by Performance Sales International x Hof Kasselmann
- Live Spectator Judging App powered by The Dutta Corporation
What’s New for 2026
We have invested in new experiences, upgraded infrastructure, and enhanced competition opportunities, including:
- $550,000 in prize money
- New AGDF branding and merchandise. See it here.
- The Dressage Infusion Masterclass debut. Get tickets here.
- The $25,000 Stillpoint Farm Leading International Rider Freestyle Award, awarded cumulatively and presented during Week 11
- A weekly Leading Lady Award presented by Frank & Eileen
- New covered spectator seating
- New FEI Lounge sponsored by Zen Elite Equestrian Center
- Theme nights featured during Friday Night Stars
- And more!
Introducing Our New Official Photographers!
We are excited to present our 2026 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Official Photographer, Centre Line Media (CLM). CLM brings you the combined expertise of Bethany Pastoral and Lauren Pitylak. With their remarkable eye for show photography that is authentic, sophisticated and precise, we know our riders, trainers, owners and support staff will love working with Centre Line Media. Book Your Experience
