US Equestrian has officially published the full schedule of Observation Events leading up to the 2026 FEI Vaulting World Championships, which will take place in Aachen, Germany, from August 11–16, 2026.
These events play a key role in evaluating U.S. squads, pas de deux teams, and individual vaulters as they prepare for world-level competition.
Complete Observation Event Schedule
- Any CVI outside the U.S. (March 31 – June 1, 2026)
- Tryon CVI (April 9–10, 2026)
- Piedmont Spring Fest (April 11–12, 2026)
- Vault N’ Texas (April 17–19, 2026)
- Oak Hills Classic (May 8–10, 2026)
- Pacific Cup (May 14–16, 2026)
- Rocky Mountain Cup (May 20–22, 2026)
- Heart of the Rockies (May 23–24, 2026)
- Oak Hills Spring Fest (May 29–31, 2026)
- Woodside Spring Fest (May 30–31, 2026)
Athlete Participation Requirements
Squads
- Must compete at the Rocky Mountain Cup (May 20–22, 2026).
- Must attend one additional Observation Event from the list.
Pas de Deux
- Must compete at Rocky Mountain Cup.
- Must also attend two additional Observation Events.
Individuals
- Must attend at least three Observation Events.
Full selection procedures for squads, pas de deux, and individuals are available through US Equestrian’s official guidelines.
Application Deadline
All athlete intent applications must be submitted via the USEF Athlete Dashboard by January 15, 2026.
For questions, athletes can contact Steven Morrissey, Managing Director of Non-Olympic Disciplines.
