October 29, 2025 – Gladstone, NJ – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is proud to announce “Aachen,” a benefit gala to support the U.S. equestrian teams heading to the 2026 FEI World Championships, which will be held at the legendary CHIO Aachen venue in Germany.
The event will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026, at ROasis Riding Oasis in Wellington, Florida, featuring an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a thrilling live auction with items such as VIP FEI World Championship packages, exclusive vacation destination packages, and more. This is the first of two USET Foundation benefit events for the 2026 FEI World Championships; the second will be held in California later in January, with details to follow.
In a year that will have six international equestrian disciplines — dressage, driving, eventing, jumping, para dressage, and vaulting — come together at one of the sport’s most iconic venues, “Aachen” promises to be a night filled with camaraderie, celebration, and U.S. pride. The 2026 FEI World Championships represent a pivotal milestone on the road to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, and funds raised will help ensure that U.S. athletes and teams have the resources necessary to successfully compete at the highest level on the world stage.
Guests will enjoy entertainment from The Legends of the Voice, a premier band featuring stars from NBC’s hit show “The Voice.” The gala setting will be transformed into an authentic German beer garden and village, offering a taste of Aachen’s charm and atmosphere as excitement builds for the upcoming 2026 FEI World Championships.
The evening will also feature the presentation of the USET Foundation’s most prestigious and distinguished awards:
- The R. Bruce Duchossois Distinguished Trustee Award, honoring a USET Foundation Trustee’s leadership, generosity, and character
- The Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy, recognizing a young rider who exemplifies horsemanship and sportsmanship
- The Whitney Stone Cup, awarded to an active competitor who demonstrates consistent excellence and integrity in the sport
Special thanks to the USET Foundation’s Benefit Chairs:
Dressage
Terri Kane, Beth and Jack Meyer, Zacharie and Louis Vinios
Eventing
Clay and Edie Green, Caroline Moran, Nina and Christopher Sanger
Jumping
Margaret Duprey, Pam and Howard Keenan, Toni Cupal and Mike Volpi
Para Dressage
Rowan O’Riley, Karin Flint
Tickets and tables are now available at us.givergy.com/wellington-benefit. Guests are encouraged to reserve their seats early as previous benefits have sold out — and no later than Wednesday, January 7, 2026 — for what promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the strength, spirit, and unity of U.S. equestrian sport.
Stay tuned for information about the USET Foundation’s upcoming California-based benefit event for the 2026 FEI World Championships.