Traverse City, United States – September 09, 2025 – This week, the Tournament of Champions delivers two milestones to Flintfields Horse Park: the return of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ CSI5*-W-Traverse City and the debut of the Traverse City Equitation Championships.

On Sunday, September 14, at 2 PM, riders from around the world compete for the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Traverse City Grand Prix CSI 5*-W. This is the first stop in the North American League. The competition offers crucial points on the road to the 2026 World Cup Final, April 8–12 in Fort Worth, Texas, at Dickie’s Arena.

Alongside international show jumping, this week also marks the launch of two new national championships: the $50,000 Cherry Capital 3’3” Equitation Championship and the $100,000 Dudley and Barb Smith 3’6” Equitation Championship. Fifty qualified junior riders in each section will test themselves in two rounds judged by a panel of two. Together, they bring a new level of visibility to equitation at Traverse City Horse Shows

Week Two Highlights

• FEI Horse Inspection (Wed, 2 PM)
• $32,000 Traverse City Record Eagle CSI 5*-W Speed (Thur, 1 PM)
• EquiScore Two-Phase CSI 2* (Thur, 3 PM)
• $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby+Platinum Performance Horse of the Week (Fri, 10 AM)
• $32,000 Storm Ridge Capital CSI2* Speed (Fri, 1 PM)
• $117,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI5*-W (Fri, 2 PM)
• $62,500 Mercantile Bank Winning Round CSI 5* (Sat, 11:30 AM)
• $50,000 Cherry Capital 3’3″ Equitation Championship (Sat, 1 PM)
• $100,000 Dudley & Barb Smith 3’6″ Equitation Championship (Sat, after 3’3″ class)
• $32,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*(Sun, 10 AM)
• $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Traverse City Grand Prix CSI 5*-W (Sun, 2 PM)

Northern Michigan in September

Between classes, enjoy Northern Michigan at its finest—whether it’s a vineyard tour, a round of golf, or a quiet day on the bay. The season is shifting, and there’s no better time or place to experience it.

Visit our concierge near the Bonobo Bar for recommendations and coveted restaurant reservations.

Source: Press Release from Traverse City Horse Shows

Photo: © TCHS

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