Great Lakes Equestrian Festival III

Great Lakes Equestrian Festival III (GLEF III) is the third week of the renowned Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), hosted by Traverse City Horse Shows at the world-class Flintfields Horse Park in northern Michigan.

The event features CSI3* international show jumping, including FEI world ranking classes and a featured $117,000 CSI3Grand Prix* on Saturday evening. Alongside the international jumper divisions, the week offers a comprehensive schedule of hunter, jumper, and equitation competitions, attracting many of North America’s leading riders.

A distinctive highlight of GLEF III is the Traverse City Open Sales Auction, held immediately after the Saturday night Grand Prix. This unique event combines elite sport with the opportunity to showcase and purchase promising sport horses, making it a standout feature of the festival.