Traverse City Horse Shows host final grand prix event in Williamsburg
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:02 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg conclude their 12-week season on September 20. The final event, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup, features a 5-star grand prix class with a $340,000 purse. Several prominent riders are scheduled to participate, including Karl Cook, McClain Ward, Kent Farrington, Lillie Keenan, Charlotte Jacobs, Natalie Dean, and Margie Goldstein Engle. International competitors from Ireland, Canada, and France are also expected to enter the competition. The event is open to the public, with a $15 entry fee for spectators on the final day, and proceeds from the gate are donated to local charities. Spectators are encouraged to observe quiet etiquette during rounds and follow guidelines regarding animal safety.
- •The 12-week series concludes at Flintfields Horse Park on September 20.
- •The final event is a 5-star Longines FEI Jumping World Cup class.
- •Karl Cook, McClain Ward, and Kent Farrington are among the expected riders.
- •Admission to the grand prix final costs $15 to benefit local charities.
- •Grand prix competition involves two rounds with a focus on speed and accuracy.
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Traverse City Horse Shows bring Olympians to Michigan, dollars to area
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Traverse City Horse Shows: What to know if you go
"Three hours from Detroit is a 12-week horse show that brings Olympians and young equestrians to compete, then enjoy the summer life in Traverse City.
"The 12-week Traverse City Horse Shows schedule ends Sept. 20 with a $340,000 Grand Prix class that is expected to draw several Olympians to Michigan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:02 AMTraverse City Horse Shows bring Olympians to Michigan, dollars to area
Three hours from Detroit is a 12-week horse show that brings Olympians and young equestrians to compete, then enjoy the summer life in Traverse City.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:00 AMTraverse City Horse Shows: What to know if you go
The 12-week Traverse City Horse Shows schedule ends Sept. 20 with a $340,000 Grand Prix class that is expected to draw several Olympians to Michigan.
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