Sept. 9, 2025
Zen Elite, a major supporter of American dressage, has been named title sponsor for the Dressage World Cup Final 2026 to be staged in Fort Worth, Texas next April.
Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT), in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Sports Commission, will host the dressage and jumping Finals at Dickies Arena for the first time the individual global championships are being staged in Texas.
Zen Elite, based in Southwest Ranches near Ft. Lauderdale, about an hour south of Wellington, Florida, “has become one of the most significant supporters of dressage in the U.S., and we are thrilled to welcome them as Title Sponsor of next year’s Dressage Final,” said Derek Braun, Founder and President of the SRJT. “Their commitment to the sport makes them a natural partner for the World Cup, and we look forward to working with them in making this the best World Cup Final ever held.”
Heidi Humphries, owner of Zen Elite, said: “We are beyond honored to step forward as Title Sponsor of the 2026 FEI Dressage World Cup Final in Fort Worth, Texas.
“This is more than a moment for Zen Elite. It is part of a much bigger journey, one rooted in a lifelong love for horses and the unshakable belief in what can be achieved when a horse and rider come together in harmony and trust.
“Dressage isn’t just a sport. It is a special story of the partnership between horse and rider and an inspiration to all who witness it.
“To welcome the world’s best to American soil is both humbling and exhilarating, and we hope this incredible event will ignite a beautiful flame of passion and unity as we look ahead to the 2028 Olympic Games.”
The World Cup Finals are the annual individual championship for jumping and dressage horses and riders. The world’s top competitors, including Olympic and World champions and come from across the globe to compete for the title. First held in 1986, the Dressage World Cup Final has been held in the U.S. in Los Angeles (1995), Las Vegas (2005, 2007, 2009, 2015), and Omaha (2017 and 2023).
Started in 1979, the Longines Jumping FEI World Cup Final that has included U.S. championships at Baltimore (1980), Tampa, Florida (1989), Del Mar, California (1992), Las Vegas (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015), and Omaha (2017 and 2023). The first joint Finals of dressage and jumping were staged in Las Vegas in 2005.
A total of 18 horses and riders will compete in the dressage Final, including three from North America.
All-session tickets can be ordered online at https://www.fortworth2026.com/tickets. VIP table reservations are available at VIP Reservations and for group sales, email Sydney at shall@dickiesarena.com.
