Lexington, KY (May 5, 2014) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has selected the dates and locations for the 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, presented by SmartPak and supported by Merial.

Region 1 (October 15-18) at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA

Region 2 (September 17-20) at the Waterloo Hunt Club, Grass Lake, MI

Region 3 (October 1-4) at the Chattahoochee Hill-Bouchaert Farm, Fairburn GA

Region 4 (October 9-11) at the National Equestrian Center, Lake St. Louis, MO

Region 5 (October 9-11) at WestWorld, Scottsdale: Scottsdale, AZ

Region 6 (September 24-27) at the DevonWood Equestrian Centre, Sherwood, OR

Region 7 (September 17-20) at the Murieta Equine Complex, Rancho Murieta, CA

Region 8 (September 17-20) at HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, NY

Region 9 (October 8-11) at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX

These championships recognize the outstanding efforts of riders in each USDF region and provide an excellent opportunity for spectators to view the top competitors in their respective regions.  Additionally, the top amateur and open riders at each of the championships, who have submitted a declaration of intent, and completed all other requirements, will receive an invitation to compete at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan, to be held November 5-8, 2015, at the Kentucky Horse Park. 

Kathy Stringer of Great American Insurance Group added, “Our role as title sponsor of the regional and breeders championships has afforded a great opportunity to acknowledge outstanding individuals and the sport of dressage.”

            Competitors qualify for Great American/USDF Regional Championships by competing in designated qualifying classes throughout the year at USDF-recognized competitions.  For more information on the regional championship program or the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan, visit the USDF website, or contact the USDF sport programs department. 

Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.