Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City will host the 2026 and 2027 FEI North American Youth Championships for dressage and jumping, marking the only FEI championship held in North America. The 2026 event is set for July 28-August 2, with dates for 2027 to be announced. The competition features multiple categories for young athletes, including Children, Pre-Junior, Junior, Young Rider, and U25 divisions, with team and individual events in both jumping and dressage disciplines.

Traverse City Horse Shows, which organizes 13 weeks of equestrian competitions each summer at Flintfields Horse Park, emphasizes the region’s ideal summer conditions and strong community support as key factors for hosting the championships. The season culminates with the prestigious Tournament of Champions, featuring top events like the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup and the American Gold Cup, providing a world-class platform for emerging equestrian talent.