The Team Jumper Challenge Brings Nations Cup-Style Team Competition to GLEF
The Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, again features the $10,000 World Wide Technology 1.10m Non-Pro Team Jumper Challenge, offering non-pro athletes a rare Nations Cup-style team format with $50,000 in total series prize money.
Held weekly during GLEF I–IV and VI, four-rider teams compete in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring in two rounds featuring drop scores and team strategy.
Team Jumper Challenge Highlights
- $10,000 World Wide Technology 1.10m Non-Pro Team Jumper Challenge (Weekly through GLEF IV)
- Nations Cup-style team competition in the International Ring
- Four-rider teams with chef d’equipe strategy
- Series final during GLEF VI
From FEI competition to hunters, equitation, and team events, Traverse City offers opportunities across all levels of the sport. Stall reservations, housing, and travel planning are already underway.
The 2026 GLEF Schedule at a Glance
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)
- FEI North American Youth Championships, Jumping & Dressage (GLEF V)
Hunters
- $100,000 USHJA Hunter Spectacular presented by Frank & Eileen— Central (GLEF II)
- $25,000 Platinum Performance USHJA International Hunter Derby Presented by Copper Fox(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)
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