2026 Summer Series VIII

The 2026 Summer Series Prize List is now available for the upcoming 10-week circuit at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), set to run June 3 through August 9, 2026.

Athletes can look forward to showing across six air-conditioned indoor arenas where it’s 72 degrees and ‘sunny’ all summer long, offering competition for all levels across USEF-rated hunter, jumper, and equitation divisions. The circuit will feature one week of Regional Hunter/Level 3 Jumper competition, two weeks of National Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition, and seven weeks of Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition, providing opportunities for riders from grassroots to top-level sport.

Expanded FEI Competition

International competition continues to grow at WEC – Ocala, with the 2026 Summer Series offering more than $3 million in FEI prize money and 39 FEI ranking classes throughout the circuit. The schedule includes two weeks of CSI4* and CSI2* competition and four weeks of CSI3* competition. FEI riders will compete in the iconic WEC Grand Arena, with air-conditioned schooling available in Indoor Arena 3, located just steps from the Grand Arena.

U25 athletes will also have exciting opportunities with three weeks of CSIU25 competition, offering $100,000 in prize money each week and highlighted by three $65,000 CSIU25 Grand Prix classes.

Hunter Highlights

Several highlight hunter events will take place throughout the circuit, including the South Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional Championship in Week II (June 17–21). The championship returns to the WEC Stadium with Open, Junior and Amateur sections, each offering $12,500 in prize money.

Week III (June 23–28) will host World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) competition, where riders can earn points toward national and regional USHJA awards throughout the qualifying year. A $40,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby may also be offered during Week III, pending USHJA approval.

Young Jumper Championships presented by Karlswood

A major highlight of the 2026 Summer Series will be the Young Jumper Championship Final presented by Karlswood, set to take place during Summer Series Week V (July 7–12). Designed to support the next generation of developing jumpers, the championship will bring together top qualifiers.