April 22, 2026

The $100,000 WCHR Central Spectacular Presented by Frank & Eileen Returns

WCHR Week Headlines GLEF II

The Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, will host the $100,000 World Championship Hunter Rider Central Spectacular presented by Frank & Eileen during GLEF II, July 8–12, 2026.

One of only four WCHR Hunter Spectaculars nationwide, the Central Hunter Spectacular brings together leading hunter riders and horses from across the country for one of the most competitive weeks of summer.

The class, held in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring, is the centerpiece of WCHR week at GLEF II, which includes national hunters, equitation, hunter classics, and weekly derby competition.

WCHR Week Highlights

$100,000 World Championship Hunter Rider Central Spectacular presented by Frank & Eileen
$10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
$10,000 USHJA Jr/Am National Hunter Derby
$2,500 2’6” USHJA National Jr/Am Hunter Derby presented by Fairway Farm
$1,000 2’-2’3” USHJA National Jr/Am Hunter Derby

For barns planning their July schedule, GLEF II is the hunter week that shapes the rest of the summer. Stall reservations, housing, and travel planning are already underway in Traverse City.

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