CWD Named Official Saddle for Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2026 in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX—October 15, 2025— CWD, a high-range, made-to-measure saddle maker dedicated to the rider’s sporting performances, has been named the Official Saddle for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2026 to be held in Fort Worth, Texas, April 8-12, 2026. The Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT), in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Sports Commission, will host the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final and Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final at Dickies Arena.
Created in 1998, CWD combines its passion with sport and innovation to the rider’s benefit. CWD products are perfectly adapted to the demands of competition, and the brand features an ultra-responsive customer service to contribute to every athlete’s successful performance. The CWD cross-disciplinary model is unique to its business – from selecting the leather and making the saddle sustainably to selling the right product and providing an after-sales service, the brand depends only on its highly trained employees, thus guaranteeing its own level of excellence. Day after day, CWD innovates so its products can rise to the challenges of more responsible riding. More information can be found at https://north-america.cwdsellier.com/en/.
“We are thrilled to welcome CWD as the Official Saddle of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2026,” said Derek Braun, Founder and President of the Split Rock Jumping Tour. “CWD is one of the most respected names in the show jumping world, as is evidenced by the number of world-ranked riders who use the saddle. We are proud to have them as a partner in next year’s Final!”
Started in 1979, the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final is an annual international showdown among the world’s best Jumping horses and athletes. Previous FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals held in the United States include Baltimore (1980), Tampa (1989), Del Mar, CA (1992), Las Vegas (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015), and Omaha (2017 and 2023).
First held in 1986, the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final features the world’s best Dressage horses and athletes. The Final has been held in the U.S. in Los Angeles (1995), Las Vegas (2005, 2007, 2009, 2015), and Omaha (2017 and 2023).
All-session tickets can be ordered online at https://www.fortworth2026.com/tickets. Anyone interested in VIP tables can make reservations at VIP Reservations. For group sales, please email Sydney at shall@dickiesarena.com.
Further information on the FEI World Cup™ Finals 2026 is available online at https://www.fortworth2026.com/.
About Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT)
Founded in 2015, the SRJT has revolutionized the way the sport of show jumping is presented in the U.S., creating a truly “unparalleled show jumping experience” for competitors, sponsors and spectators alike. SRJT’s first event in Fort Worth, the Fort Worth International CSI4*-W, was held in December 2021 and met with rave reviews and sell-out crowds. More information on the SRJT can be found at https://splitrockjumpingtour.com/.
About Fort Worth Sports Commission
The Fort Worth Sports Commission advances the city as an international sports destination. A division of Visit Fort Worth, the Sports Commission attracts youth, collegiate, and professional events that deliver economic impact and boost Fort Worth’s image. The Fort Worth Sports Commission supports the development of and access to facilities that enhance the quality of life for all of Fort Worth. For more information, visit FortWorthSports.com and follow on Instagram @FortWorthSports and their Twitter account @FortWorthSports.
About Dickies Arena
Dickies Arena is a 14,000-seat, spectacular multipurpose venue that was built in 2019 and is owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by the not-for-profit operating entity, Trail Drive Management Corp. (TDMC). The facility is the result of a pioneering public-private partnership between the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, the State of Texas and a group of private-sector participants, including foundations, individuals and organizations. The arena is located adjacent to the Will Rogers Memorial Center campus in Fort Worth, Texas. The state-of-the-art arena hosts concerts, sporting events and family entertainment, and is home to Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Dickies Arena has been nominated for Arena of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music and Pollstar Magazine in 2022 and 2023. In 2023 and 2024, the Arena claimed VenueNow Magazine’s #1 Top Stops Worldwide while obtaining Billboard Magazine’s #1 Venue in the World. In 2024, the arena was Pollstar Magazine’s #6 Arena in the World for Tickets sold. For more information, visit www.DickiesArena.com.
About Will Rogers Memorial Center
Will Rogers Memorial Center is a historic entertainment, sports and equestrian complex anchoring Fort Worth’s Cultural District. The 120-acre facility is owned and operated by the City of Fort Worth. The original Coliseum, Pioneer Tower and Auditorium were dedicated in 1936 and are on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the decades, the facility has added show barns, arenas, an exhibit hall, meeting spaces and a multipurpose equestrian center, bringing two million visitors through its art deco gates annually. Further information is available