Jumping: US Equestrian Open Quick Guide

The US Equestrian Open of Jumping is decided in one week at Wellington: two qualifiers, then the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5* on Saturday night.

By Diarm Byrne @diarmbyrne

February 2, 2026

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The US Equestrian Open of Jumping is decided in a single week: Rolex Finale Week at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida.

Two qualifying classes run earlier in the week. The Final is the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5* on the Saturday night, with 40 riders in the field. The 2027 Final is on Saturday, April 3.

The Final
$1M
Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*
Qualifiers
2
Thursday and Friday of Finale Week
Starters
40
Riders in the Final
Venue
Wellington
Wellington International, Florida

What and When

Everything happens during Rolex Finale Week, the last week of the Winter Equestrian Festival. In 2027, that week ends with the Final on Saturday, April 3.

Thursday, April 1, 2027
Qualifier 1
CSI5* Adequan WEF Challenge Cup
Top 30 qualify for the Final
Friday, April 2, 2027
Qualifier 2
CSI5* Bainbridge Companies 1.50m Classic
Top 10 qualify for the Final
Saturday Night, April 3, 2027
The Final
$1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, a Rolex Series event
40 riders, one champion
In 2026, the Challenge Cup carried $116,100 and the Bainbridge Companies Classic $62,500.

Who Rides in the Final

Forty riders make the Final. Pre-qualified riders, the reigning championship medalists, are guaranteed a place. Everyone else earns a spot through the two qualifiers.

Because the whole Series happens in one week, there is no season-long leaderboard. Form going into Wellington matters, but the Final is won on the night.

Where to Watch

Watch live on the USEF Network, powered by ClipMyHorse.TV. The Final is also streaming on ESPN+. A free USEF Fan Membership lets you stream for free.

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Jumping Champions

YearTitleChampion
2026FinalKent Farrington (USA)
Greya
2025FinalChristian Kukuk (GER)
Checker 47

Greya and Kent Farrington won against the strongest Grand Prix field on record at Wellington, the first US win in the class since 2019. Read more on Greya

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