Racing
The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes form the U.S. Triple Crown for three-year-old Thoroughbreds. Other celebrated races include the Breeders’ Cup, Royal Ascot, the Grand National, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the Melbourne Cup and the Dubai World Cup.
Show jumping and eventing
The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping links four major shows: CHIO Aachen, the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in Calgary, CHI Geneva and The Dutch Masters in ’s-Hertogenbosch. Badminton and Burghley are among the world’s best-known five-star eventing competitions.
Championships
Equestrian sports are part of the Summer Olympics (dressage, eventing and jumping). The FEI also holds World and European Championships; the combined World Equestrian Games format ended after 2018.
Before you go
Dates, venues and tickets change every year. Always check each event’s official website.
Sources
- FEI championships — Fédération Équestre Internationale
- The Jockey Club — The Jockey Club
By National Horse Co. Editorial Team · Checked against cited sources 2026-10-03. National Horse Co. is not affiliated with the organizations cited.