Six Weeks of International Competition, July 1–August 9
The Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by B&D Builders, returns for its twelfth season and six weeks of international competition, July 1–August 9.
The 2026 prize list is now available, outlining the schedule, major classes, and weekly highlights across the jumper, hunter, and equitation divisions throughout the series.
Highlights from the 2026 GLEF Prize List
Jumpers
$117,000 CSI3* Grand Prix (GLEF I-III, V–VI)
FEI Nations Cup CSIO3* (GLEF IV)
$20,000 Final 1.10m Non-Pro Challenge (GLEF VI)
Hunters
$100,000 USHJA Hunter Spectacular — Central (GLEF II)
$25,000 USHJA International Derby (GLEF IV)
$10,000 3’ USHJA National Hunter Derby (GLEF I-V)
$10,000 3’ USHJA Jr/Am National Hunter Derby (GLEF I-V)
Equitation
$100,000 Traverse City Equitation 3’6” Championship Qualifier (GLEF II–IV)
$50,000 Traverse City Equitation 3’3” Championship Qualifier (GLEF II–IV)
$10,000 Adult Equitation Challenge (GLEF III)
Equitation Tuesdays (GLEF II–IV)
Plus: FEI North American Youth Championships, Jumping & Dressage (GLEF V)
GLEF III will also feature the second annual Traverse City Open Sales Auction, immediately following the Grand Prix on July 18.
The full prize list details weekly feature classes, schedules, and entry information across the six-week series. As summer schedules come together, now is the time to review the details and begin planning your entries at Flintfields Horse Park.
