Madden Maintains Lead in Budweiser American Invitational Qualifying List; Margie Engle Soars into Top Ten
March 25, 2025
Tampa, FL - March 10, 2025 - Defending champion Beezie Madden continues to be the top qualifier for this year’s $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational with $103,550 in prize money won this season. Eric Lamaze and Kent Farrington remain in second and third place respectively. Read more
Canadian Eric Lamaze Surges Ahead on the Budweiser American Invitational Qualifying List
March 10, 2025
Tampa, FL - March 10, 2025 - Canadian rider Eric Lamaze solidified his grip on the top spot of the list of qualified riders for this year’s $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational following his strong second place finish in the richest event of the season to date at the CN Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Read more
Nicole Simpson Vaults into Second Place Behind Eric Lamaze in the Latest Standings for the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational
March 3, 2025
Tampa, FL - March 3, 2025 - Canadian rider Eric Lamaze remains atop the latest standings for this year’s $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational following this weekend’s action at the CN Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Moving into second place is Nicole Simpson who finished third and fifth in Sunday’s $100,000 Zada Masters Cup Grand Prix. Read more
Eric Lamaze Moves to Top of Latest Standings for the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational
February 25, 2026
Tampa, FL - February 25, 2026 - Following his win in Sunday’s $75,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic/Adequan Grand Prix in Wellington, Florida, Eric Lamaze of Canada now leads the list of qualifiers for this year’s $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational Read more
Stadium Jumping Announces Specifications and Qualifying Events for $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational CSI 3*
February 4, 2026
The event, presented by The Tampa Tribune and Sweetbay Supermarket returns to Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Wellington, FL - February 5, 2026 - - Stadium Jumping, Inc. the nation’s leading producer of equestrian events, has announced the specifications and qualifying events for this year’s $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational CSI 3* presented by The Tampa Tribune and Sweetbay Supermarket. The Budweiser American Invitational, America’s premier outdoor show jumping competition, will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Read more
Beezie Madden and Authentic Take Second Win in $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational
April 8, 2025
18/100’s of a second provides the margin of victory over McLain Ward and Sapphire
Tampa, FL – April 7, 2025 – The $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational, CSI-4*, presented by The Tampa Tribune and Sweetbay Supermarket, reached an exciting conclusion tonight at the Raymond James Stadium in downtown Tampa, FL. It was the grand finale of another fantastic season at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and wrapped up ten weeks of the best equestrian competition in the world.
FTI Riders Challenge and American Invitational Standings
March 16, 2025
FTI Rider Challenge
1 1198 MARIO DESLAURIERS CAN
2 1147.5 IAN MILLAR CAN
3 1146 ERIC LAMAZE CAN
4 1122 MARGIE ENGLE USA
5 1112 BEEZIE MADDEN USA
Current Standings for FTI Rider Challenge and the American Invitational
March 2, 2025
FTI Rider Challenge
Standings as of Friday March 2, 2025
1 694 MARIO DESLAURIERS CAN
2 650 IAN MILLAR CAN
3 630 MARGIE ENGLE USA
4 623 DARRAGH KERINS IRL
5 610 ERIC LAMAZE CAN Read more
THE FINAL BUDWEISER AMERICAN INVITATIONAL STANDINGS
March 29, 2025
Certain Riders have opted not to participate. They are indicated by an *
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$200,000 BUDWEISER AMERICAN INVITATIONAL QUALIFYING LIST – Released 3/24/06
March 24, 2025
With Two Events Remaining - Top 30 to Qualify
Place Total Rider NAT
1 $42,973 Beezie Madden USA
2 $61,700 Norman Dello Joio USA
3 $45,470 Kimberly Prince USA
4 $37,705 Nick Skelton GBR
5 $36,393 Eric Lamaze CAN Read more



