The 2026 $100,000 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field, presented by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services is returning February 27–28, 2026 in Aiken, South Carolina, USA.
A favourite on the early season U.S. eventing calendar, the LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase offers a condensed take on the sport’s three phases — dressage, show jumping, and cross-country. The 2026 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase begins Friday morning with dressage, followed by show jumping that afternoon. On Saturday, the fan-favorite cross-country phase unfolds across the park, where horses and riders navigate bold, technical efforts in a format that is easy to follow and electric to watch.
As well as big prizemoney for competitors, local charities are also winners from this event with its ‘Ride For Charity’ pairing elite event riders with local nonprofit organisations and the six organisations and team captains for 2026 have now been announced.
Team Red: The Leg-Up Experience captained by Alison Springer (USA)
Team Orange: Aiken Equine Rescue captained by Monica Spencer (NZL)
Team Yellow: Old Barnwell USCA Caddie Scholarship captained by Will Coleman (USA)
Team Green: Aiken County Pony Club captained by Emily Hamel (USA)
Team Blue: Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs captained by Phillip Dutton (USA)
Team Purple: Aiken Volunteer Mounted Unit captained by Boyd Martin (USA)
Not only is Monica Spencer representing New Zealand but we hope to have an Australian combination to cheer for with Sophia Hill aiming to compete here with Humble Glory as part of her preparation for Kentucky CCI5* (find out more in our interview with Sophia here)
We’ll be bringing you coverage of the event as the season kicks off in the USA, so stayed tuned for lots of fun!
