FEI Statutes, 25th edition, effective 7th November 2025
FEI General Regulations, 24th edition, 1st January 2020, updates effective 1st January 2026
FEI Veterinary Regulations, 15th edition, effective 1st January 2023, updates effective 1st January 2026
The Jumping Rules and its Annexes, 28th edition, effective 1st January 2026
CSI/CSIO Prize Money requirements 2026
Longines Rankings – Groups Categories 2026
Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMR), 4th Edition, effective 1st January 2025
FEI Anti-Doping Rules for Human Athletes (ADRHA), adopted on 23 November 2020, effective 1st January 2021, updates effective 1st January 2024
All subsequent published revisions/updates, the provisions of which will take precedence.
THE ANNEXE(S) IS/ARE PART OF THIS APPROVED AND SIGNED SCHEDULE AND MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL OFFICIALS AND NFs AND IS AVAILABLE TO OTHERS UPON REQUEST
Approved by the FEI, Lausanne, on 29 June 2026 (V1) , modified on 02 July 2026 (V2) , modified on 03 July 2026 (V3)
Todd Hinde FEI Director Jumping
NB: Modifications to the approved Schedule can be accepted until two weeks prior to the Event, provided the closing date for Entries has not already passed; if the closing date for Entries has already passed, the FEI reserves the right to not approve the requested change. Additionally, no change may be made to a Longines Ranking Competition after the fifth Monday prior to the week of the Event. Prizes in kind, to be accepted as prize money to count for Longines Ranking competitions and total event prize money, must be easily convertible into cash (GRs Art. 127).
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
I. DENOMINATION OF THE EVENT
II. GENERAL CONDITIONS
III. THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE
IV. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. ORGANISER
2. ORGANISING COMMITTEE
3. EVENT DIRECTOR(S)
4. STABLE MANAGER(S)
5. ANNOUNCER(S)
V. OFFICIALS
VI. INVITATIONS
VII. ENTRIES
1. ENTRY DATES AND ENTRY FEES
CSIO5*
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES
HORSE ENTRY FEES
CSIYH1* INCL. 8YO
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES
HORSE ENTRY FEES
2. OTHER FEES
ATHLETE FEES
HORSE FEES
OTHER FEES
3. NO-SHOWS AND LATE WITHDRAWALS
VIII. LOGISTICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. DRAWS
2. COMPETITION ARENAS
3. PRACTICE ARENAS
4. STABLES
5. SAFETY CUPS
6. TIMING DEVICE
7. SCORING/TIMING PROVIDER
8. OTHER TECHNOLOGY/SERVICE PROVIDER(S)
9. PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY
10. ADVERTISING ON ATHLETES AND HORSES
11. TICKETING
12. BETTING
13. TRANSPORT REIMBURSEMENT HORSES/PONIES
14. WELCOME
15. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION & ARRANGEMENTS FROM HOTEL TO SHOWGROUNDS
16. ENTRY RIGHTS TO SHOWGROUNDS / ACCREDITED PERSONS
17. SUSTAINABILITY
IX. TIMETABLE
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AT THE END OF THE COMPETITIONS
8.1. AGE OF ATHLETES AND HORSES ACCORDING TO THE EVENT’S CATEGORY
8.2. PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION
9. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STARTERS PER COMPETITION
10. LIST OF APPROVED FEES
III. THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved in international equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences.
1. At all stages during the preparation and training of competition horses, welfare must take precedence over all other demands. This includes good horse management, training methods, farriery and tack, and transportation.
2. Horses and Athletes must be fit, competent and in good health before they are allowed to compete. This encompasses medication use, surgical procedures that threaten welfare or safety, pregnancy in mares and the misuse of aids.
3. Events must not prejudice horse welfare. This involves paying careful attention to the competition areas, ground surfaces, weather conditions, stabling, site safety and fitness of the horse for onward travel after the event.
4. Every effort must be made to ensure that horses receive proper attention after they have competed and that they are treated humanely when their competition careers are over. This covers proper veterinary care, competition injuries, euthanasia and retirement.
5. The FEI urges all involved with the sport to attain the highest levels of education in their areas of expertise.
The Long version of this Code can be obtained from the Fédération Equestre Internationale, HM King Hussein I Building, Chemin de la Joliette 8, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland. Telephone: +41 21 310 47 47. The Code is available in English. The Code is also available on the FEI’s website: http://inside.fei.org/
IV. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. ORGANISER
Name: Royal Dublin Society
Address: Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
D04 AK83 Dublin Ireland
Phone: +353 1 2407200
Fax:
Email: csiodublin@rds.ie
Website: www.dublinhorseshow.com
Showground contact details
Venue name: Dublin
Address: Royal Dublin Society
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
D04 AK83 Dublin Ireland
Phone: +353 1 2407200
GPS Coordinates: Lat: 53.32812, Long: -6.22861
Accessibility details (directions by road, nearest airport / train station): International Trucks should access the RDS Showgrounds via Shrewsbury Gate entrance - GPS Co-ordinates - 53.322842,6.222764
National Judges may only officiate on the Ground Jury at CSI1*/CSIYH1* and CSIY/J/Ch/P/V/Am Cat. B Events that are not combined with Events that are of a higher level. National Judges may not officiate outside their home country.
AssignmentName / FEI IDNFFunctionEvents
1. Ground Jury
Ground Jury President
Ground Jury Member
Ground Jury Member
Ground Jury Member
Ground Jury Member
Ground Jury Member
2. Foreign Judge
Foreign Judge
4. Course designer
Course designer
Course designer
Assistant Course Designer
Assistant Course Designer
Assistant Course Designer
Assistant Course Designer
Assistant Course Designer
Assistant Course Designer
Assistant Course Designer
Assistant Course Designer
Assistant Course Designer
Susanne MACKEN 10049663
Dervilla CAMPBELL-GRIEVE 10051495
Mary MCGRAW (DINEEN) 10101586
Eilish MULHOLLAND 10076086
Noelle REIDY 10141454
James Malcolm Mclaren PEARSON 10050820
Anna LINDQVIST 10052108
Alan WADE 10050882
Tom HOLDEN 10051558
David BYRNE 10182201
John DOYLE 10183062
Gueorgui GUEORGUIEV 10115231
Charles HANLEY 10052918
Aaron MCCUSKER 10140765
Colm QUINN 10182755
James TARRANT 10049548
Ben TOWNLEY 10197613
Anthony LOWRY 10095793
IRLJudge (4)All Events
IRLJudge (3)All Events
IRLJudge (3)All Events
IRLJudge (3)All Events
IRLJudge (2)All Events
HKGJudge (2)All Events
SWEJudge (4)All Events
IRLCourse designer (4)CSIO5*
IRLCourse designer (3)
CSIYH1* incl. 8yo
IRLCourse designer (1)All Events
IRLCourse designer (3)All Events
BULCourse designer (3)All Events
IRLCourse designer (2)All Events
IRLCourse designer (2)
CSIYH1* incl. 8yo
IRLCourse designer (3)All Events
IRLCourse designer (2)All Events
GBRCourse designer (3)All Events
UAECourse designer (1)All Events
AssignmentName / FEI IDNFFunctionEvents
Assistant Course Designer
5. Chief Steward
Chief Steward
6. Foreign Steward
Foreign Steward
7. Stewards
Steward
Steward
Steward
Steward
Steward
Steward
Steward
Steward
Steward
Steward
Night Steward
8. Veterinary Commission
President Veterinary Commission
Member Veterinary Commission
Foreign Veterinary Delegate
Frank GLYNN 10052398
Monica GOMEZ SU 10052741
Ali MOHAJER IRVANLOO 10050920
Cesar Alberto HIRSCH 10049006
John SLATTERY 10154062
Marie WHEELER 10052736
Maria Auxiliadora CARRION LOJO 10094814
Sara LÓPEZ CARRIÓN 10108054
Gerry MCCLOSKEY 10052734
Janet CURRIE 10095065
John Lithgow CURRIE 10093415
Rossa GALLAGHER 10114449
Liz VARD 10063707
Derek MONGEY 10258672
Edward O'FLYNN 10049841
David Noel MCCANN 10051279
Liam KEARNS 10086597
9. Veterinary Service Manager & Treating Veterinarian
Veterinary Service Manager (VSM)
Treating Veterinarian
Hugh DILLON 10089242
Edwina FARRELL 10090593
IRLCourse designer (3)All Events
MEXSteward (4)All Events
IRISteward (4)All Events
VENSteward (4)All Events
IRLSteward (3)All Events
IRLSteward (3)All Events
ESPSteward (3)All Events
ESPSteward (3)All Events
IRLSteward (3)All Events
IRLSteward (3)All Events
IRLSteward (3)All Events
IRLSteward (3)All Events
IRLSteward (3) All Events
IRLSteward (2)All Events
IRLOfficial Veterinarian (3)All Events
IRLOfficial Veterinarian (3)All Events
GBROfficial Veterinarian (3)All Events
IRLOfficial Veterinarian (1)All Events
IRL FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian All Events
Treating Veterinarian Tina ROCHE 10089787 IRL FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian
Treating Veterinarian
Treating Veterinarian
Treating Veterinarian
10. Medical Services
Medical Services
11. Farrier
Farrier
Freda WHITE 10177337 IRL FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian
Horses entered in one CSI star level/category may not enter another CSI star level/category at the same Show. Horses may take part in national Competitions and international Competitions at the same Show only under the following conditions:
Horses may take part in national Events up to two hours prior to the start of the international Event’s Horse Inspection; If the national Event includes Competitions after the international Event ends, either on the same day or on the following day(s), horses having taken part in the international Event may take part in national Competitions only, following the conclusion of the international Event.
Maximum FEI Wild Cards: According to JRs Annex III.
CSIO5*
NFs invited with a Team: 7 ( BEL , FRA , GBR , IRL , NED , SUI , USA )
Reserve NFs for Teams: 1 ( ITA )
Total number of athletes: 56
Number of horses per athlete: 3
Number of Individual home athletes: 11
Number of Teams: 8
Number of athletes per team: 5
Number of individual athletes per NF represented by a Team: 0
Number of Individual athletes per NF not represented by a Team: 2
FEI Team Wild Card: GER
FEI Individual Wildcards: 2
Invitations to Home individu
Additional information: al Athletes
One invitation will be issued to the highest ranked Irish athlete from the Longines Jumping Ranking published on the 31st of May 2026 (No. 305).
Four invitations will be issued to Irish athletes by Horse Sport Ireland’s HighPerformance Jumping Director on, or before, the 21st of July 2026.
Two invitations will be issued to Irish-based athletes who have competed outside of Ireland in 2* Grand Prix, or ranking classes at 3* shows or above, between the 28th of February and the 31st of May 2026.
The top two athlete and horse combinations in five of the six Plusvital Premier Grand Prix Series shows - Barnadown Showjumping, Mullingar Equestrian Centre, Cavan Equestrian Centre, Maryville Stables, National Balmoral Show and Tattersalls Ireland July Show - will be invited by the Organising Committee to compete as Irish Individual athletes at CSIO5* Dublin 2026.
Further invitations to Irish athletes will be based on the Longines Jumping Rankings published on the 31st of May 2026 (No. 305).
Athletes may bring one additional horse to compete in the Puissance (Competition No. 12). This horse may not compete in any other competition.
CSIYH1* incl. 8yo
Invited NFs: N/A
Reserve NFs: N/A
Total number of athletes: 56
Number of 5 y/o horses: 0
Number of 6 y/o horses: 0
Number of 7 y/o horses: 1
Number of 8 y/o horses: 1
Number of horses per athlete: 2
Number of home athletes: 30
Number of foreign athletes: 26
Additional information:
Each NF with a team competing in the Nations' Cup is invited to send a total of three (3) horses for the CSIYH1* Young Horse 7 & 8 Year Old competitions.
The CSIYH1* horses must be competed by team riders.
There will be three (3) CSIYH1* competitions during the Show, with an overall prize fund of €30,000.
Athletes are invited by the Organiser through their National Federation. One (1) groom per athlete.
Athletes competing as foreign individuals may bring one horse to compete in the CSIYH1* competitions provided that they do not exceed the maximum of three (3) horses, and a ‘Puissance Only’ horse, overall.
Twenty-seven (27) athlete / horse combinations will be invited to compete in the CSIYH1* based on national competitions.
CSIYH1* horses may only compete in Competitions No. 4, 7 and 13. CSIO 5* horses may not compete in any CSIYH1* classes.
The Organising Committee reserves the right to invite additional athletes / horses for the CSIYH1* only.
VII. ENTRIES
IMPORTANT
Entries must be made by NFs through the FEI Entry System for all categories of this Event ( https://invitation.fei.org/login); Additional documentation can be found at:https://inside.fei.org/fei/your-role/it-services/fei-entry-system/fei-entry-systemjumping;
All Athletes and Horses participating in any International Competition must be registered with the FEI; Athletes and/or Horses present at the Event without having been entered through the FEI’s Online Entry System will be automatically disqualified unless compelling circumstances warrant otherwise.
Bank Account Details
Account Name: Royal Dublin Society
Account Number: 07058089
National Sort Code: 93-13-65
Swift: AIBKIE2D
IBAN: IE04 AIBK 931365 07058089
Branch: Allied Irish Bank, 1-4 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland
1. ENTRY DATES AND ENTRY FEES
Entries have to be in accordance with Chapter II of the FEI Jumping Rules, 28th edition, effective 1st January 2026.
CSIO5*
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES
Closing date for entries: 21/07/2026 23:59 (UTC+00:00)
Last date for substitutions: 04/08/2026 12:00 (UTC+01:00)
HORSE ENTRY FEES
Entry fee: 605.00 EUR Puissance only: 330 EUR
EADCMP Fee: 25.00 EUR (25 CHF) per horse (not included in entry fee)
Total maximum fee per horse: 630.00 EUR Puissance only + EADCMP: 355 EUR
CSIYH1* INCL. 8YO
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES
Closing date for entries: 28/07/2026 23:59 (UTC+00:00)
Last date for substitutions: 04/08/2026 12:00 (UTC+01:00)
HORSE ENTRY FEES
Entry fee: 400.00 EUR
EADCMP Fee: 18.00 EUR (18 CHF) per horse (not included in entry fee)
Total maximum fee per horse: 418.00 EUR
Please refer to definition of Entry fee in the Annex I of the FEI Jumping Rules 28th edition, effective 1st January 2026, that is copied in Section XIV point 10.
2. OTHER FEES
All other fees must be optional fees and be listed hereunder with the details of the amounts to be charged and approved by the FEI. Only fees approved by the FEI and listed in the approved Schedule can be charged by the OC.Please specify if price per bale or other quantity.
ATHLETE FEES
No fees
HORSE FEES
Hay Free
Straw Free
Shavings Free
Extra box for tack No additional tack boxes available.
Extra box for noncompeting Horse No boxes available for non-competing horses.
Fee for health/customsrelated documents for Horses To be paid directly to the Veterinary Services Manager / Brahams of Buckingham (Ireland) Ltd.
Fee for manure disposal 40.00 EUR per horse
OTHER FEES
Fee for lorry parking Free
Fee for electric hook-up for lorry Free
VIP table Limited number available on application.
3. NO-SHOWS AND LATE WITHDRAWALS
In the case of withdrawals after the date of definite entries or no-shows the athlete or the respective NF will be held liable to reimburse the OC for the actual financial loss incurred by the OC (please refer to Jumping Rules Art. 272.5.5) as a result of the late withdrawal or no-show.
Amount charged 200.00 EUR In the case of a late withdrawal to cover stabling.
300 EUR per night in the case of no-shows at the Official Show Hotel (this will also apply to late arrivals at the Hotel).
VIII. LOGISTICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. DRAWS
# Draw nameDayDateTimeAdditional information
1Nations' Cup of Ireland Draw
Thursday06/08/202611:30
The draw for the Nations' Cup of Ireland will take place on Thursday, the 6th of August at 11.30am in the Equestrian Offices adjacent to the Laya Arena ‘Pocket’. Attendance of Chefs d'Équipe and the Foreign Judge is required.
2.
COMPETITION ARENAS
NameWidth (m)Length (m)Type of footing/groundPractice arena
EOS IT Solutions Arena5080Sand & Fibre Laya Arena81203Grass
3. PRACTICE ARENAS
NameWidth (m)Length (m)Type of footing/ground
International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)3290Sand, Fibre & Gel
International Warm-up Arena (Anglesea, Main Showgrounds)2450Sand, Fibre & Gel
4.
STABLES
Size of boxes 3 m x 3.4 m (at least 3m x 3m)
An adequate number of stables must be at least 4m x 3m to accommodate the larger Horses.
5. SAFETY CUPS
Name of manufacturer: CARO Cardinali & Rothenberger GmbH
6. TIMING DEVICE
Name of manufacturer: TAG Heuer
Model: CP 540 & CP 545
FEI Report number: 22010028A
7. SCORING/TIMING PROVIDER
The FEI may require to be provided with real time results data feed of your event according to FEI requirements; in this case, you and your provider will be informed accordingly.
The Scoring and Timing of the Event will be performed by the following provider(s): (The list of certified Service Providers is available here: https://inside.fei.org/fei/your-role/it-services/it-providers/list)
8. OTHER TECHNOLOGY/SERVICE PROVIDER(S)
Will you use other technology/service provider(s) at your Event? Yes
Equipe AB Thom KERSSIES 10132504 thom@thomputer.nl
9. PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY
The owner of the winning horse/pony must be invited to the prize giving ceremony for the Grand Prix, if present at the event.
The number of athletes required to present themselves for the prize-giving ceremony of each competition is: 8Athletes placed 1st to 8th must present for the prize-giving ceremony for all competitions, with the exception of the Nations' Cup and the Rolex Grand Prix (see details below). The owner of the winning horse is also invited to the prize giving ceremony all International Competitions that take place in the Laya Arena. In the Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland, athletes placed 1st to 3rd will present themselves for the prize giving ceremony. The grooms of the winning athletes are required for the prize giving ceremony. In the Nations' Cup for the Aga Khan Trophy, the teams placed 1st to 3rd will present themselves for the prize giving ceremony. In the event of a tie, the following will apply; in the event of two teams tying for 2nd place, the team placed 4th does not enter the Arena; in the event of two teams tying for 3rd place,a draw is held for the two teams in question in the Pocket to decide which team enters the Arena. If Ireland is one of the tied teams, Ireland will parade. The grooms of the winning team will accompany the team. For all other competitions, those athletes placed 1st to 8th must present themselves for the prize giving ceremony. The grooms of the winning athletes are required for the prize giving ceremonies of Competitions No. 6 (Cashel Palace Hotel Stakes)and No. 12 (Defender Puissance).
10. ADVERTISING ON ATHLETES AND HORSES
At CSI events, and all competitions except for the Nations Cup, athletes are authorised to carry the logo of their personal sponsor in accordance with the article 207.2.6 of the FEI Jumping Rules.
The Chief Steward will check that the advertising on athletes and horses complies with these Articles.
11. TICKETING
Are you selling tickets for spectators to attend your event? Yes
Name of your ticketing provider: Ticketmaster
Web address to buy tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/dublin-horse-show-tickets/artist/163163
12. BETTING
Betting will be authorised by the Organiser: Yes
13. TRANSPORT REIMBURSEMENT HORSES/PONIES
14. WELCOME
The time and date of arrival of athletes, horses and their means of transport must be given to the Organiser in order to facilitate their arrival.
Transport details must be provided directly to the RDS Transport Agent, Bramhams of Buckingham (Ireland) Ltd.
15. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION & ARRANGEMENTS FROM HOTEL TO SHOWGROUNDS
Walking distance: Yes
Organiser shuttle service available: Yes
Public transport available: Yes, paid by the athlete
Approximate cost per round trip: 25.00 EUR
The Official Show Hotel, the Maldron Hotel Merrion Road is 2.4km from the RDS Showgrounds, a 30-minute walk.
16. ENTRY RIGHTS TO SHOWGROUNDS / ACCREDITED PERSONS
Entry right to the stable area according to FEI Veterinary Regulations Articles 1008-1009
17. SUSTAINABILITY
Please consider the environment when organising an FEI Event. Please find useful information on FEI Sustainability here: http://inside.fei.org/fei/your-role/organisers/handbook
IX. TIMETABLE
As per Jumping Rules Annex VI: combined competitions are not permitted.
The scheduling of competitions must take into account mandatory maintenance breaks as follows. In principle, there should be one maintenance break for every 40 starters; at a minimum, it is compulsory to include one maintenance break in competitions with 50-99 starters after half of the starters have competed. Competitions with 100 starters or more must have three maintenance breaks. The start list must indicate when the maintenance break will take place (e.g. after N° 25).
All horses taking part at this Event must be present during the first horse inspection, unless unable to do so due to "force majeure".
Competitions must not start before 08:00 h and must not finish after 23:00 h, unless prior approval is granted by the FEI.
International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
Horse inspection
Horses must be presented by nation in the following order; 1. USA & Germany, 2. Great Britain & Ireland, 3. Belgium & Netherlands, 4. France & Switzerland, 5. Individual Athletes & Irish CSIYH1* horses.
NB: Stallions – stallions from all nations will be presented at the end of the Horse Inspection, once all teams have presented gelding and mares in the above order.
Location: beside the International Stables.
Horse Inspection for 'Puissance Only' horses will take place on Friday 7 August at 10.00 - 10.30am (beside the International Stables).
Chefs d'équipes meeting at CSIO's (FEI Jumping Rules article 277)
The Chefs d'Equipes meeting will take place in the RDS Equestrian Offices adjacent to the Laya Arena Pocket Area.
Veterinary Meeting
Accredited team veterinarians & individual riders’ private veterinarians are required to attend. The meeting will take place in RDS Equestrian Offices adjacent to the Laya Arena Pocket Area.
Horse re-inspection
Horse Re-inspection will take place on Wednesday 5 August at 8.00 - 8.30am (beside the International Stables).
Competition N°8 - Nations' Cup of Ireland for award of the Aga Khan Trophy Friday 07/08/2026
Competition N°9 - Royal Dublin Society Stakes
Competition N°10 - Dublin Stakes for award of the Wylie Perpetual Trophy
Competition N°11 - International Riders / 128cm Pony Pairs Relay sponsored by Horseware Ireland
Competition N°12 - Defender Puissance Saturday
17:50
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Prizes in
COMPETITIONS CSIYH1* INCL. 8YO
17:45
18:00
COMPETITIONS IN ARENA Laya Arena
EventDateTimeArticleObst.
Competition N°1 - Speed Stakes sponsored by Heathman Farm
Competition N°2 - Laya Arena Stakes
Competition N°3 - Sport Ireland Classic
Competition N°5 - Speed Derby sponsored by Reynolds Logistics
Competition N°6 - Cashel Palace Hotel Stakes
Competition N°7 - International 7 & 8 Year Olds (Second Round) sponsored by Elliott Group
Competition N°8 - Nations' Cup of Ireland for award of the Aga Khan Trophy
Competition N°9 - Royal Dublin Society Stakes
Competition N°10 - Dublin Stakes for award of the Wylie Perpetual Trophy
Competition N°11 - International Riders / 128cm Pony Pairs Relay sponsored by Horseware Ireland
Competition N°12 - Defender Puissance
Competition N°13 - International 7 & 8 Year Olds (Final) sponsored by Elliott Group
Competition N°14 - Speed Championship sponsored by Flexineb by Nortev
Competition N°15 - Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland
CSIO5*Wednesday 05/08/2026 10:5012:30
CSIO5*Wednesday 05/08/2026 13:4015:10
CSIO5*Wednesday 05/08/2026 15:4017:50
CSIO5*Thursday 06/08/2026 13:1014:35
CSIO5*Thursday 06/08/2026 15:3017:45
CSIYH1* incl. 8yo Friday 07/08/2026 10:2512:05
CSIO5*Friday 07/08/2026 15:0018:00
CSIO5*Saturday 08/08/2026
CSIO5*Saturday 08/08/2026 16:3017:10
CSIO5*Saturday 08/08/2026 18:0519:30
CSIYH1* incl. 8yo Sunday 09/08/2026 09:5011:35
CSIO5*Sunday 09/08/2026 12:1013:10
CSIO5*Sunday 09/08/2026 15:0017:20
COMPETITIONS IN ARENA EOS IT Solutions Arena
EventDateTimeArticleObst.
Competition N°4 - International 7 & 8 Year Olds (First Round) sponsored by Elliott Group CSIYH1* incl. 8yo Wednesday 05/08/2026 17:2519:05
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AT THE END OF THE COMPETITIONS
ClassificationClassification at the end of...Total Prize Money
Grooms Awards sponsored by KarlswoodCSIO5*10,000.00 EUR
Prizes in Kind
Prizes in kind must be easily convertible into cash (GRs Art. 127).
Prize Classification
In recognition of the expert and vital work that grooms provide to the horse industry and equestrian sport, Cian O’Connor’s Karlswood will once again sponsor a €10,000 competition for International Grooms at the Show.
The RDS is delighted to facilitate the novel and generous initiative, which highlights the important role that grooms play within the industry. Two well-known, former international grooms will assess the turnout of horses competing in the following classes to determine the three recipients of the International Grooms’ prizes:
• Cashel Palace Hotel Stakes – Thursday 6 August
• Nations’ Cup of Ireland for the award of the Aga Khan Trophy – Friday 7 August
• Dublin Stakes – Saturday 8 August
The prize fund of €10,000 will be broken down into three individual prizes of €5,000 for 1st, €3000 for 2nd and €2,000 for 3rd.
OVERALL INFORMATION
Overall Prize Money: 1,572,400.00 EUR
Applicable government tax to be deducted from Prize Money (see also XIV.8): Not applicable
X. COMPETITION DETAILS
1ST DAY: WEDNESDAY
Competition N°1 - Speed Stakes sponsored by Heathman Farm
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
Acc. to Article: 220.2.1.1
Competition description: Table A, one round against the clock
Jump-off: No
Height of obstacles: 145 cm
DATE: 05/08/2026
Speed/fixed time: 375 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited
Prize money: 7,500.00 EUR Prizes in kind: -
Total prize money: 7,500.00 EUR Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 100.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 14
Horses competing in this competition may not compete in Competition No. 2 or Competition No. 3.
Competition N°2
- Laya Arena Stakes
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
Acc. to Article: 220.2.1.1
Competition description: Table A, one round against the clock
Jump-off: No
Height of obstacles: 145 cm
Speed/fixed time: 375 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited
Prize money: 7,500.00 EUR Prizes in kind: -
Total prize money: 7,500.00 EUR Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 100.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 14
Horses competing in this competition may not compete in Competition No. 1 or Competition No. 3.
Competition N°3 - Sport Ireland Classic
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
Acc. to Article: 220.2.1.1
Competition description: Table A, one round against the clock
Jump-off: No
Height of obstacles: 155 cm
Speed/fixed time: 375 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited Longines Ranking Point Group: D
Prize money: 28,200.00 EUR Prizes in kind: -
Total prize money: 28,200.00 EUR Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 100.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 15.
Horses competing in this competition may not compete in Competition No. 1 or Competition No. 2.
Competition N°4 - International 7 & 8 Year Olds (First Round) sponsored by Elliott Group
Type of Competition: CSIYH1* incl. 8yo
Acc. to Article: 222.2.3
Competition description: "Special two-phase". First phase Table A not against the clock. Second phase Table A against the clock, penalties of both phases are aggregated
Jump-off: No
Height of obstacles: 7 y/o horses: 140 cm, 8 y/o horses: 145 cm
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited
Prize money: 7,500.00 EUR
Total prize money: 7,500.00 EUR
Speed/fixed time: 350 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 2
Prizes in kind: -
Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 50.00 EUR
Competition arena: EOS IT Solutions Arena
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 13
Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
Horse competing in this competition may only compete in Competition No. 7 or Competition No. 13 (if qualified). CSIYH1* horses may not compete in any CSIO5* competitions.
2ND DAY: THURSDAY
Competition N°5 - Speed Derby sponsored by Reynolds Logistics
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
Competition description: Derby : Table C
Jump-off: No
Height of obstacles: 145 cm
DATE: 06/08/2026
Acc. to Article: 228(ii)
Speed/fixed time: 120 or 180 seconds depending on the length of the course
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited Longines Ranking Point Group: D
Prize money: 28,200.00 EUR
Total prize money: 28,200.00 EUR
Prizes in kind: -
Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 100.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 14
Time will be allocated the morning of the competition for the Speed Derby ‘Schooling’. Only horse declared for the Speed Derby are permitted to enter the Laya Arena during the Speed Derby ‘Schooling’. Rider may school through the water splash pond.
Competition N°6 - Cashel Palace Hotel Stakes
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
Acc. to Article: 220.2.1.2
Competition description: Table A, one round against the clock with one jump-off against the clock
Jump-off: Yes
Height of obstacles: 160 cm
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited
Prize money: 56,800.00 EUR
Total prize money: 56,800.00 EUR
Speed/fixed time: 375 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Longines Ranking Point Group: C
Prizes in kind: -
Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 200.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena
Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 14 and Competition No. 15.
Horses competing in this competition may not compete in Competition No. 5.
3RD DAY: FRIDAY
Competition N°7 - International 7 & 8 Year Olds (Second Round) sponsored by Elliott Group
Type of Competition: CSIYH1* incl. 8yo
Acc. to Article: 220.2.1.1
Competition description: Table A, one round against the clock
Jump-off: No
Height of obstacles: 7 y/o horses: 140 cm, 8 y/o horses: 145 cm
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited
Prize money: 7,500.00 EUR
Total prize money: 7,500.00 EUR
Speed/fixed time: 350 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 2
DATE: 07/08/2026
Prizes in kind: -
Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 100.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 13
Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
Horse competing in this competition may only compete in Competition No. 4 or Competition No. 13 (if qualified). CSIYH1* horses may not compete in any CSIO5* competitions.
Competition N°8 - Nations' Cup of Ireland for award of the Aga Khan Trophy
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
Acc. to Article: 226.1
Competition description: Nations Cup: 2 rounds against the clock, all riders in 2nd round, 1 rider in jump-off
+
JRs Chapter XII, Art 281.3.3
Competition counting for CH-EU-S 2027 for Athletes and Horses to achieve the MERs, providing the course requirements are met.
Jump-off: Yes
Height of obstacles: 160 cm
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited
Prize money: 250,000.00 EUR
Total prize money: 250,000.00 EUR
Speed/fixed time: 400 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Longines Ranking Point Group: HH
Prizes in kind: -
Chart to be used: 1 (25% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: N/A
Competition arena: Laya Arena
Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 15
International Team Competition.
Open to eight teams consisting of four athletes and four horses or three athletes and three horses from each country. Four athletes per team take part in the first round of the Nations’ Cup of Ireland. Unless eliminated in the first round, the eight teams must take part in the second round with a maximum of four athletes each.
The starting order in the second round will be in reverse order of total penalties of the best three riders in the first round. In the case of equality of penalties, the teams will start in reverse order of the combined penalties and times of their best three athletes in the first round.
Team classification following the second round is decided by the addition of penalties incurred by the three best athletes per team in the first round and the penalties of the three best athletes per team in the second round. Those teams not taking part in the jump-off that tie on penalties are separated by the times of each team’s best three athletes in the second round.
€50,000 of the €250,000 prize fund will be awarded to the athlete(s) with the best performance over both rounds of the Nations’ Cup of Ireland.
Courses of selected Nations Cup/Longines League of Nations™, Grand Prix and FEI Jumping World Cup™ Competitions must comply with the technical specifications below:
The composition of the course includes:
minimum 12 and maximum 14 obstacles; minimum one triple and one double Combination (three doubles are not allowed); the triple Combination must have at least one oxer and at least one one-stride distance either from A to B or from B to C;
two Liverpool obstacles, one vertical and one spread. If the course includes a Water Jump, a minimum of one Liverpool will be permitted; approximately 50% of the obstacles must be vertical obstacles and 50% must be spread obstacles (e.g. oxer, triple bar, Swedish oxer, narrow oxer, etc.). Nevertheless, no more than 55% of the obstacles may be vertical and no more than 60% of the obstacles may be spread obstacles, including the Water Jump if there is one (NB: a Water Jump is mandatory in Nations Cup/Longines League of Nations™ Competitions, see JRs Art 226.3 and Longines League of Nations™ Rules Arts 4.11 and 6.13);
depth of cups for the top pole must comply with the following: minimum 50% of cups must have a depth of 18 mm, for special obstacles material cups may be shallower (see JRs Art 232.3); depth of cups maximum 20 mm; and a minimum course length of 400 meters with a minimum speed of 375m/min.
At least three of the following five obstacles must be included in the course: a set of planks on flat cups or a vertical of poles with a plank on flat cups as the top element; one triple bar; one wall; one narrow vertical or spread obstacle with frontal width between 2.50 to 3.00 m; one gate.
At least three of the following recommended criteria must be included in the course: bend or straight line of up to six strides between two single obstacles; one line between two obstacles should be a forward line up to five strides; one bend or straight line up to seven strides with minimum three obstacles; double Combination in a bend or straight line with an obstacle before or after at maximum seven strides; a related distance bend or straight line of up to eight strides leading to the triple Combination or up to seven strides following the triple Combination; one of the Combinations must have a related distance (maximum seven strides) with an obstacle (before or after the Combination) in a straight line.
Dimensions of the obstacles:
Comp. at 1.55 m
Minimum height of obstacles1.45 m1.50 m
Minimum number and height of verticals4 x 1.55 m3 x 1.60 m
Minimum number and height/spread of spread obstacles (excl. triple bar) 3 x 1.50/1.60 m Grand Prix/World Cup: 3 x 1.53/1.60 m
Nations Cup/Longines League of Nations: 2 x 1.50/1.70 m
One oxer in the triple Combination must have specified minimum height/spread 1.50/1.60 m1.52/1.60 m
Minimum height/spread of triple bar1.50/1.90 m1.55/1.90 m
For Nations Cup/Longines League of Nations™ Competitions, the above technical specifications relating to the dimensions of the obstacles take precedence over the dimensions of the obstacles established in JRs Art 226.3 and the Longines League of Nations™ Rules Arts 4.11 and 6.13.
The Course Designer must clearly identify on the course plan of the Competition the specific obstacles that must be included
as per the technical specifications, e.g. planks, wall, gate, narrow obstacle, etc.
4TH DAY:
SATURDAY
Competition N°9 - Royal Dublin Society Stakes
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
DATE: 08/08/2026
Acc. to Article: 220.2.1.1
Competition description: Table A, one round against the clock
Jump-off: No
Height of obstacles: 145 cm
Speed/fixed time: 375 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited Longines Ranking Point Group: D
Prize money: 28,200.00 EUR
Total prize money: 28,200.00 EUR
Prizes in kind: -
Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 100.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena
Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 14
The same horse can compete in Competition No. 9 and Competition No. 12, except for ‘Puissance only’ horses which are co nfined to Competition No. 12.
Horses competing in this competition may not compete in Competition No. 10.
Competition N°10 - Dublin Stakes for award of the Wylie Perpetual Trophy
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
Acc. to Article: 220.2.1.2
Competition description: Table A, one round against the clock with one jump-off against the clock
Jump-off: Yes
Height of obstacles: 150 cm
Speed/fixed time: 375 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited Longines Ranking Point Group: C
Prize money: 56,800.00 EUR
Total prize money: 56,800.00 EUR
Prizes in kind: -
Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 200.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
This is a qualifying competition for Competition No. 14 and Competition No. 15.
The same horse can compete in Competition No. 10 and Competition No. 12, except for ‘Puissance only’ horses which are confined to Competition No. 12.
Horses competing in this competition may not compete in Competition No. 9.
Competition N°11 - International Riders / 128cm Pony Pairs Relay sponsored by Horseware Ireland
Type of Competition: CSIO5* Acc. to Article: 231.2(ii)
Competition description: Combinations : Table C
Jump-off: No
Height of obstacles: 130 cm
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): 20
Speed/fixed time: 120 or 180 seconds depending on the length of the course
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Prize money: 6,000.00 EUR Prizes in kind: -
Total prize money: 6,000.00 EUR Chart to be used: 1 (25% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: N/A
Competition arena: Laya Arena Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
International Athletes are invited to compete in the International Riders / 128cm Pony Pairs Relay.
The OC requests that each nation competing in the Nations' Cup of Ireland, nominate one rider to compete in the International Riders / 128cm Pony Pairs Relay.
International Athletes may be selected based on their Longines Ranking number 305 (31 May 2026).
There will be a maximum of 10 teams, and the International Athletes will be randomly paired with one of the 128cm Pony Riders.
Those athletes wishing to compete should declare the evening before the competition in the Declarations' Office located in the Laya Arena ‘Pocket’.
Total prize money: €6,000.
Chart to be used: 1st €2,300, 2nd €1,750, 3rd €1,150. Fastest clear round by an International Athlete - €800.
Competition N°12 - Defender Puissance
Type of Competition: CSIO5* Acc. to Article: 230.2
Competition description: Puissance
Jump-off: Yes
Height of obstacles: 180 cm
Speed/fixed time: 350 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 2
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): All invited
Prize money: 35,000.00 EUR Prizes in kind: -
Total prize money: 35,000.00 EUR Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 100.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Anglesea, Main Showgrounds)
Horses competing in this competition may also compete in Competition No. 9 or Competition No. 10, other than ‘Puissance only’ horses, which are confined to Competition No. 11.
Up to twelve athletes not competing in the CSIO will be invited by the OC to compete in the Puissance. (These athletes must present their horses at the Horse Inspection).
€5,000 of the €35,000 prize fund will be reserved for the 4th jumpoff, to be evenly divided amongst the athletes that jump clear.
Time will be allocated on the morning of competition for the ‘Puissance Acclimatisation’. Only horses declared for the Puissance are permitted to enter the Laya Arena during the ‘Puissance Acclimatisation’.
5TH DAY: SUNDAY
DATE: 09/08/2026
Competition N°13 - International 7 & 8 Year Olds (Final) sponsored by Elliott Group
Type of Competition: CSIYH1* incl. 8yo
Acc. to Article: 220.2.1.2
Competition description: Table A, one round against the clock with one jump-off against the clock
For award of the ‘John Higgins’ Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy (presented to the winning owner) and the ‘Corry’ Perpetual Challenge Trophy (presented to the winning athlete).
Jump-off: Yes
Height of obstacles: 7 y/o horses: 140 cm, 8 y/o horses: 145 cm
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): 28
Prize money: 15,000.00 EUR
Total prize money: 15,000.00 EUR
Speed/fixed time: 350 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 2
Prizes in kind: -
Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 100.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena
Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
Based on points gained over Competition No. 4 & Competition No. 7, the top 28 horse and athlete combinations will qualify for Competition No. 13.
Points will be awarded as follows: 1st - 100 pts, 2nd - 99 pts, 3rd - 98 pts, etc.
No points will be awarded to horse and athlete combinations that are eliminated or retire in the first round.
In the event of a tie for the final qualifying place, all combinations on equal points will qualify. In the event of a withdrawal, the next best in line will be included. Replacements will be accepted up to one hour before the scheduled start time.
Jump-off (if any): In the event of equality of penalties for first place.
Competition N°14 - Speed Championship sponsored by Flexineb by Nortev
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
Competition description: Speed Table C
Jump-off: No
Height of obstacles: 150 cm
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): 25
Prize money: 28,200.00 EUR
Acc. to Article: 225
Speed/fixed time: 120 or 180 seconds depending on the length of the course
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Longines Ranking Point Group: D
Prizes in kind: -
Total prize money: 28,200.00 EUR Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: 100.00 EUR
Competition arena: Laya Arena Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
This competition is confined to the twenty-five athletes gaining the most points in Competitions No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 10.
Points will be awarded as follows: 1st -100 pts, 2nd - 99 pts, 3rd - 98 pts, etc.
No points will be awarded to athletes who retire or are eliminated in the first round of Competitions No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 or 10.
In the event of a tie for the 25th qualifying place, all competitors with equal points will qualify. In the event of a withdrawal, the next best qualified athlete will be included. Replacements will be accepted up to two hours before the scheduled start time for the competition.
Competition N°15 - Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland
Type of Competition: CSIO5*
Acc. to Article: 220.2.1.2-GP
Competition description: Table A, one round against the clock with one jump-off against the clock (Grand Prix) + JRs Chapter XII, Art 281.3.3
Competition counting for CH-EU-S 2027 for Athletes and Horses to achieve the MERs, providing the course requirements are met.
Jump-off: Yes
Height of obstacles: 160 cm
Number of Starters (Section XIV.9): 40
Prize money: 1,000,000.00 EUR
Speed/fixed time: 400 m/min
Number of horses per athlete: 1
Longines Ranking Point Group: AA
Prizes in kind: -
Total prize money: 1,000,000.00 EUR Chart to be used: 2 (30% to winner)
Prize money amount for each athlete placed 14th and beyond: N/A
Competition arena: Laya Arena
Practice arena: International Warm-up Arena (Ring 5, Simmonscourt)
40 athletes will qualify for the Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland.
Qualification for this competition will be ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER:-
1. The prequalified athletes listed below.
2. The best 18 placed athletes following round one of the Nations' Cup of Ireland for award of the Aga Khan Trophy. Those equal on penalties for the 18th place are separated by their times in the first round of the Nations' Cup of Ireland for award of the Aga Khan Trophy competition. In case of a further tie, the athletes concerned are permitted to take part in the Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland. Only the best 18 will qualify regardless of whether any athlete or athlete / horse combination may already have qualified.
3. Further athletes, based on points earned in Competitions No. 3, 6 and 8 will qualify to bring the total number of athletes up to 36 according to the following formula: - Athletes competing as Individuals and the 5th Team Member will earn points in Competitions No. 3 and No. 6. Team athletes in the Nations' Cup of Ireland for award of the Aga Khan Trophy will earn points in Competitions No. 3 and 8. In the event of a tie for the 36th qualifying place, all athletes with equal points for 36th place will qualify.
- Points will be awarded in Competitions No. 3 and 6 as follows: - 1st - 100 points; 2nd - 99 points; 3rd - 98 points etc.
- In competition No. 8, points will be based on penalties in the 1st Round as follows:- 1st - 100 points; 2nd - 99 points; 3rd - 98 points etc.
- No points will be awarded to athletes who retire or are eliminated in the first round of Competitions No. 3, 6 or 8. (Art.10.4.3)
4. The four highest placed athletes in the Dublin Stakes, Competition No. 10, not already qualified under conditions (1), (2) or (3) above, will also qualify.
In the event of a tie for the final qualifying place between athletes in the same category (Team or Individual), the athlete with the highest number of points in his / her category will qualify. Should there be a tie between athletes of different categories (Team or Individual) priority will be given to the Team member.
In the event of a withdrawal the next best in line from condition (3) will be included. Replacements will be accepted up to two hours before the scheduled start time for the competition.
The following Athletes are automatically qualified for the Grand Prix at CSIOs, if present as official team members or individual:
219.3.1.1 The individual Jumping medal winners (Athlete/Horse Combinations) of the last Olympic and Pan American Games;
219.3.1.2 The individual Jumping medal winners (Athlete/Horse Combinations) of the last World and Continental Championships (provided that the Competitions at the Continental Championships were conducted in accordance with the Competition format and at the maximum height of obstacles established under these JRs);
219.3.1.3 The first placed Athlete/Horse Combination in the last FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final; and 219.3.1.4 The winners (Athlete/Horse Combination) of the Grand Prix at any 5* CSIO Event during the previous 12 months.
All athletes qualified for the Grand Prix, including those automatically qualified must complete, with their Grand Prix horse, the initial round of at least one FEI competition among those listed in JRs Art. 219.3.4.1 prior to the Grand Prix.
JRs Chapter XII, Art. 281.3.3
Courses of selected Nations Cup/Longines League of Nations™, Grand Prix and FEI Jumping World Cup™ Competitions must comply with the technical specifications below:
The composition of the course includes:
minimum 12 and maximum 14 obstacles; minimum one triple and one double Combination (three doubles are not allowed);
the triple Combination must have at least one oxer and at least one one-stride distance either from A to B or from B to C;
two Liverpool obstacles, one vertical and one spread. If the course includes a Water Jump, a minimum of one Liverpool will be permitted;
approximately 50% of the obstacles must be vertical obstacles and 50% must be spread obstacles (e.g. oxer, triple bar, Swedish oxer, narrow oxer, etc.). Nevertheless, no more than 55% of the obstacles may be vertical and no more than 60% of the obstacles may be spread obstacles, including the Water Jump if there is one (NB: a Water Jump is mandatory in Nations Cup/Longines League of Nations™ Competitions, see JRs Art 226.3 and Longines League of Nations™ Rules Arts 4.11 and 6.13);
depth of cups for the top pole must comply with the following: minimum 50% of cups must have a depth of 18 mm, for special obstacles material cups may be shallower (see JRs Art 232.3); depth of cups maximum 20 mm; and a minimum course length of 400 meters with a minimum speed of 375m/min.
At least three of the following five obstacles must be included in the course: a set of planks on flat cups or a vertical of poles with a plank on flat cups as the top element; one triple bar; one wall;
one narrow vertical or spread obstacle with frontal width between 2.50 to 3.00 m; one gate.
At least three of the following recommended criteria must be included in the course: bend or straight line of up to six strides between two single obstacles; one line between two obstacles should be a forward line up to five strides;
one bend or straight line up to seven strides with minimum three obstacles; double Combination in a bend or straight line with an obstacle before or after at maximum seven strides;
a related distance bend or straight line of up to eight strides leading to the triple Combination or up to seven strides following the triple Combination; one of the Combinations must have a related distance (maximum seven strides) with an obstacle (before or after the Combination) in a straight line.
Dimensions of the obstacles: Comp. at 1.55 m Comp. at 1.60 m
Minimum height of obstacles1.45 m1.50 m
Minimum number and height of verticals4 x 1.55 m3 x 1.60 m
Minimum number and height/spread of spread obstacles (excl. triple bar) 3 x 1.50/1.60 m Grand Prix/World Cup: 3 x 1.53/1.60 m
Nations Cup/Longines League of Nations: 2 x 1.50/1.70 m
One oxer in the triple Combination must have specified minimum height/spread 1.50/1.60 m1.52/1.60 m
Minimum height/spread of triple bar1.50/1.90 m1.55/1.90 m
For Nations Cup/Longines League of Nations™ Competitions, the above technical specifications relating to the dimensions of the obstacles take precedence over the dimensions of the obstacles established in JRs Art 226.3 and the Longines League of Nations™ Rules Arts 4.11 and 6.13.
The Course Designer must clearly identify on the course plan of the Competition the specific obstacles that must be included as per the technical specifications, e.g. planks, wall, gate, narrow obstacle, etc.
Accommodated (bed and breakfast) from04/08/2026 to 10/08/2026
At the expense of the Organiser
Accommodation (bed and breakfast) will be provided for the Team & Foreign Individual Athletes, Chef d'Equipes & Team Veterinarians only.
Home Individual Athletes will pay for their own accommodation. Limited accommodation reservations may be available for Home Individual Athletes in the Show Hotel and they must be received by the 22 July.
MEALS
At the expense of the Organiser
Meals provided from 04/08/2026 to 10/08/2026
Meals will be provided for the Team & Foreign Individual Athletes, Chefs d'Équipe & Team Veterinarians only. Breakfast will be provided at the hotel. Vouchers / a cash allowance will be provided towards other meals.
Home Individual Athletes will pay for their own meals.
2. GROOMS
ACCOMMODATION
Requests for accommodation must be sent with entries.
Accommodation will be at the expense of the Organiser
Accommodated (bed and breakfast) from03/08/2026 to 10/08/2026
Grooms of Team and Foreign Individual Athletes will be provided with single room, ensuite accommodation at Ashfield Apartments, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, D04 C6K5.
The Ashfield Apartments at UCD are located 3.1km, or 8 minutes by car from the Showgrounds.
A complimentary shuttle service for Grooms will be in service from 6am to 8am and 7pm to 9pm daily from the International Stables to the Ashfield Apartments at UCD. Taxis are available outside of those hours at the expense of the groom.
To avail of the Shuttle Service please call Graham Daly on 00 353 83 2042989, or email dhs.shuttles@rds.ie
Note: Accomodation is not provided for the Grooms of Home Individual Athletes.
MEALS
Meals at the expense of the Organiser
Meals provided from 04/08/2026 to 10/08/2026
A cash allowance of 33 EUR per day for meals will be provided to one (1) Groom per Athlete.
PARKING
Lorry parking will be available on the Showgrounds for the lorries of Team and Foreign Individual Athletes only. As the parking facilities for lorries is very limited, Home Individual Athletes cannot be accommodated with parking on the Showgrounds.
In the event that the available parking spaces for Team and Foreign Individual Athletes are not filled, parking may be allocated to Home Individual Athletes based on their Longines Jumping Rankings as of the 31st of May 2026 (Rankings No. 305).
Parking for Home Individual Athletes will be provided free of charge in an alternative parking locations.
Home Individual Athletes must reserve parking via the Transport Agent, Bramhams of Buckingham (Ireland) Ltd. Email: niamh@bramhams.com or phone: 00353 83 4340434.
Note: Electric hook-up will be available at the alternative parking location.
If applicable, Organiser must provide proper sanitary conditions. The showering facilities should be sufficient for both male and female grooms with hot and cold water. Shower facilities as well as restrooms should at all times be in a state of cleanliness. As much as possible in accordance with the Organisers Guide, Point 4.7.2 - Facilities, Services & Conditions for Grooms
XII. VETERINARY MATTERS
1. CUSTOMS FORMALITIES
Contact details for Customs Formalities:
Name: Bramhams of Buckingham (Ireland) Ltd.
Address: Johnstown South Athy Co. Kildare R93 A6W4 Ireland
Phone: +353 83 4340434
Email: niamh@bramhams.com
Traces No:
Horses coming from anywhere in Europe will require “TRACES” or an “Intra Community Trade Health Certificate” Horses coming directly from outside Europe (e.g. USA) will require the relevant certificate as contained in Commission decision 92/260/EEC.
2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
In accordance with the FEI Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse it is imperative that all Horses at FEI Events are physically fit and free from infectious disease before being allowed to compete.
ENTRY OF HORSES
Required health tests and vaccinations -
Quarantine period
Any queries regarding quarantine periods should be directed to the details listed in the Custom Formalities above.
Specimen Import Licence applied
Any queries regarding Specimen Import Licenses should be directed to the details listed in the Custom Formalities above.
For questions or problems, please contact your Government Veterinary Services.
3. NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
N/A
4. PONIES
Ponies must be in compliance with the Veterinary Regulations Chapter IX to be eligible to compete in pony events.
5. INJURY SURVEILLANCE
FEI Veterinary Regulations, Chapter VIII: Horses participating in FEI Events are subject to injury surveillance protocols; and in the event of fatality, a post mortem examination.
6. TRANSPORT OF HORSES
Horses must be fit to travel and be transported in suitable vehicles for the transport of horses. Any government requirements for infectious disease testing and control must be requested well in advance, to ensure that the horse is in compliance by the time of arrival at the border of the country where the Event is taking place. Athletes, or their representatives, have the responsibility to comply with national legislation in both their country of origin and the host nation of the Event. Where necessary athletes must contact local government authorities or veterinary advisors for information regarding animal health requirements and transport legislation.
7. VENUE ARRIVAL INFORMATION & FITNESS TO COMPETE
7.1 PASSPORTS (FEI GENERAL REGULATIONS ART. 137)
For all issues reFlating to FEI Horse Passports/FEI Recognition Cards please contact your National Federation.
All Horses competing at FEI Events must be registered with the FEI.
FEI Passports or FEI Recognition Cards (for those Horses with a national passport approved by the FEI) are compulsory for FEI Events.
NB: Horses entered in CIMs and in CSIP in their country of residence are not required to have an FEI Passport or FEI Recognition Card but must be properly registered with the FEI and identifiable (FEI General Regulations, Art. 137.2).
Athletes who do not present a Horse’s Passport and/or Recognition Card, or one that is not correctly validated or fail to meet other passport requirements will be subject to Sanctions in accordance with Annex VI of the FEI Veterinary Regulations and may not be allowed to compete.
NB for Horses permanently resident in a Member State of the European Union: all Horses must have a national EU passport in compliance with EU Regulations to which a FEI Recognition card is applied. The exception to this being Horses in possession of an FEI passport which has been continually revalidated without interruption.
Horses competing at FEI Events must comply with the requirements for Equine Influenza vaccination in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations.
All FEI registered Horses intending to compete at FEI Events (including CIMs) must be vaccinated against Equine Influenza in accordance with these Veterinary Regulations. The exception being if the applicable domestic legislation prevents the use of Equine Influenza vaccines within the relevant territory.
7.3 EXAMINATION ON ARRIVAL (FEI VETERINARY REGULATIONS ART. 1029)
On arrival at an Event venue, all Horses must undergo an examination by an FEI veterinarian to confirm their identification from their passport and micro-chip (where present), their vaccination status and met the FEI’s health requirements to access the FEI Stables Area. To protect all horses attending events, any Horse with a questionable health status concerning vaccination, infectious disease or other concerns, must be stabled within the isolation facilities provided by the Organising Committee pending a decision on entering the venue. PRs must fulfil the Horse Health Requirements via the FEI HorseApp in advance of the event which will be checked at the Examination on Arrival.
All Horses will be assessed for their fitness to compete during the Horse Inspection. Any Horse demonstrating questionable fitness may be referred to the Holding Box for further veterinary examination. Horses not deemed fit to compete by the Inspection Panel will not be permitted to compete.
Horses may be subject to examination under the protocol for abnormal limb sensitivity throughout the period of an Event, including, but not limited to, between rounds and before the Jump Off. Horses may be examined once or on multiple occasions during the Period of an Event. Horses may be selected for examination under the protocol randomly or they may be targeted. All Horses selected to be tested must submit promptly to the examination or are subject to immediate disqualification. There is no obligation to examine any specific number of Horses at an Event.
All horses competing at FEI Events may be subject to sampling for the presence of Prohibited Substances in accordance with the Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMRs). Horses may be selected for sampling in accordance with obligatory testing, targeted or random sampling procedures. Refer to FEI Financial Charges for details of fees relating to Equine and Human Anti-Doping program (EADCMP), which OCs/NFs have the right to charge to the athlete (applicable for all FEI events worldwide).
Elective Testing may be carried out prior to an Event to check for the presence of prohibited substances. Please refer to https://inside.fei.org/fei/cleansport/horses for information and details.
XIII. HUMAN ANTI-DOPING
Athletes can be tested at any FEI Event, by the FEI or by other Anti-Doping Organisations with Testing jurisdiction. Organisers will have the responsibility to provide facilities and staff/volunteers to facilitate such Testing if requested by the FEI as outlined in article 22.3 of the FEIs’ Anti-doping Rules for Human Athletes (ADRHA).
The ADRHA rules are published on the FEI’s website athttp://inside.fei.org/content/anti-doping-rules
XIV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. INSURANCES AND NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risks. To the greatest extent permitted by law, the FEI and the FEI Event Organiser shall NOT be liable for any damages relating to loss of property or injury of any kind to Athletes, Owners, Support Personnel or Horses at or in connection with an FEI Event and the FEI expressly excludes all such liability.
1.1 ATHLETES, OWNERS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL
1.1.1
Personal accident and health insurance
It is your responsibility as an Athlete/Owner/ Support Personnel to ensure that you have adequate personal accident insurance in place to cover your participation at FEI Events and in particular to insure against any personal injury or medical expenses arising from an accident, injury or illness which may occur at a FEI Event.
You should check with your National Federation to confirm if your National Federation’s insurance policy (if any) covers personal accidents and/or illnesses which may occur when you are attending/participating in FEI Events.
If your National Federation does not have a personal accident/health insurance policy or if the National Federation’s insurance policy does not cover personal accident or health claims, then you should obtain your own personal accident and health insurance policy to cover your attendance/participation at FEI Events.
1.1.2 Personal property insurance
You should also ensure that you are insured against property loss, theft or damage, which may occur at an FEI Event. Again, the advice is to check with your National Federation to confirm if they have an insurance policy in place, which would cover you in case of such property loss, theft or damage. If not, then you should obtain your own personal property insurance to cover such situations.
1.1.3 Press equipment
Press equipment and other items left in the Press workroom, Press lockers, the Press Tribune or anywhere on the showgrounds are left entirely at the owner’s risk. The Organising Committee does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to such equipment or items. Members of the Press are advised not to leave any equipment or personal items unattended.
1.2 ATHLETES AND OWNERS
1.2.1 Third party liability insurance
As an Athlete/Owner you are personally responsible for damages to third parties caused by you, your employees, Support Personnel, your agents or your Horses. You are, therefore, strongly advised to take out third-party liability insurance providing full coverage in relation to FEI Events at home and abroad, and to keep the policy up to date.
The FEI and the Organiser will NOT be responsible for any damage caused to third parties by you, your employees, Support Personnel, your agents or your Horses.
1.2.2 Additional liability information
No additional information
1.2.3 Horse insurance
As an Owner you should ensure that your Horses are adequately insured against any injuries or illnesses they may sustain while participating at a FEI Event.
2. PROTESTS / APPEALS
To be valid, all Protests and Appeals must be made in writing and accompanied by a deposit of CHF 150.- or equivalent, as mentioned in the FEI General Regulations (Art. 161-162) available at the following link:
3. SCHOOLING DURING COMPETITIONS
Athletes wishing to do a training round in Competitions Against the Clock under Table A or C must inform the OC at the time of submission of declarations. Those wishing to do a training round will start first in the Competition. Athletes not complying with the above may be Eliminated by the Ground Jury (see JRs Art 263.5.4).
4. STEWARDING
If an athlete is uncertain as to whether the boots they intends to use during an event are allowed, they or their representative should show the boots to the Chief Steward for their opinion before the boots are used in training or in competition.
In addition, athletes are to be made aware that hind boots must be removed and placed again on the horse’s legs in the presence of a Steward while in the warm-up arena prior to entering the competition arena for certain competitions. (If bandages are used in place of boots, athletes are not required to remove the bandages in the warm-up arena.) This procedure is compulsory for competitions for which boot and bandage control is mandatory, that is the Nations Cup, Grand Prix, and the competition with the highest prize money, and is at the discretion of the Chief Steward for other competitions. As an alternative to carrying out this procedure at the time designated by the Steward an athlete may ask their groom to take the boots to the in-gate and place them on the horse’s legs in front of the Steward prior to the combination entering the arena.
The Steward has the authority to intervene if a boot is deemed excessively tight by instructing that the boot be removed and put on again correctly. [Stewards are to note that it is normal for a horse’s gait to be somewhat affected immediately after boots have been removed and re-placed.] If an athlete or his/her groom refuses to remove and re- place the boot(s) when instructed to do so by the Steward, a Yellow Warning Card will be issued to the athlete in question. If it is deemed impossible or unsafe to remove the hind boots in the warm-up arena prior to the combination entering the competition arena, due to an extremely excited or nervous horse, the boots of the horse in question are to be removed by the athlete/groom following the athlete’s round upon leaving the arena and inspected by the Steward. This inspection may be carried out during the boot and bandage control if the boot and bandage control is carried out for the competition in question.
This procedure does not replace boot and bandage control after completion of an athlete’s round for competitions for which boot and bandage control is mandatory (refer to JRs Art. 266).
5. DISPUTES
In the event of any discussion concerning the interpretation of the schedule (in translated languages), the English version will be decisive.
6. MODIFICATION TO SCHEDULE
In exceptional circumstances, together with the approval of Chefs d'Equipe, host NF delegate, if any, and the Ground Jury, the Organiser may change the schedule in order to clarify any matter arising from an omission or due to unforeseen circumstances. Any such changes must be notified to all athletes and officials as soon as possible and they must be reported to the FEI Secretary General by the Technical Delegate, the President of the Ground Jury or the Foreign Judge, as applicable.
7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE ORGANISER
No additional information
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
8.1. AGE OF ATHLETES AND HORSES ACCORDING TO THE EVENT’S CATEGORY
Event's Category
Olympic Games/WEG
Age of Athletes (Refer to JRs 205)
Age of Horses
As of 18th yearMin 9 y.o.
Continental Championships Senior As of 18th yearMin 8 y.o.
Regional Championships/Games
As of 18th yearMin. 8 y.o.
As of 16th year if height of obstacles max.1.45m (JRs Art. 205.2.4)
World Cup Final
CSIO(-W)3*-5*/CSI-W3*-5*/LLN
Grand Prix, World Cup, Nations Cup, Power and Skill, Derby or Competition with the highest prize money
Min. 7 y.o. if height of obstacles max. 1.45m (JRs Art. 202.2)
As of 18th yearMin. 9 y.o.
As of 18th year
Other CompetitionsAs of 16th year
Other Competitions if height max. 1.40mAs of 14th year
Other Competitions if height max. 1.30mAs of 12th year
CSIO-W1*-2*
Grand Prix, World Cup, Nations Cup, Power and Skill, Derby or Competition with the highest prize money
As of 18th year
Other CompetitionsAs of 16th year
Other Competitions if height max. 1.40mAs of 14th year
Other Competitions if height max. 1.30mAs of 12th year
CSIO1*-2*
Grand Prix, Nations Cup, Power and Skill, Derby or Competition with the highest prize money As of 18th year
Min. 7 y.o.
Min. 7 y.o.
Six years, unless the height of obstacles is 1.40 m or higher, in which case seven years. Other CompetitionsAs of 16th year
Other Competitions if height max. 1.40mAs of 14th year
Other Competitions if height max. 1.30mAs of 12th year
CSI-W2*
World Cup, Power and Skill or DerbyAs of 18th year
Grand Prix, if not the World Cup Competition and other Competitions As of 16th year
Grand Prix, if not the World Cup Competition and other Competitions if height max. 1.40m
Min. 7 y.o.
As of 14th year
Grand Prix, if not the World Cup Competition and other Competitions if height max. 1.30m As of 12th year
CSI-W1*
World Cup, Power and Skill or DerbyAs of 18th year
Grand Prix, if not the World Cup Competition and other Competitions if height max. 1.40m
As of 14th year
Min. 7 y.o.
Grand Prix, if not the World Cup Competition and other Competitions if height max. 1.30m
CSI3*-5*
Grand Prix, Power and Skill, Derby or Competition with the highest prize money
As of 12th year
As of 18th year
Other CompetitionsAs of 16th year
Other Competitions if height max. 1.40mAs of 14th year
Other Competitions if height max. 1.30mAs of 12th year
CSI2*
Power and Skill or DerbyAs of 18th year
Grand Prix and other CompetitionsAs of 16th year
Grand Prix and other Competitions if height max. 1.40m
Grand Prix and other Competitions if height max. 1.30m
CSI1*
As of 14th year
As of 12th year
Power and Skill or DerbyAs of 18th year
Grand Prix and other Competitions if height max. 1.40m
Grand Prix and other Competitions if height max. 1.30m
CH-Y
CSI/CSIO-Y
CH-J
CSI/CSIO-J
CSI/CSIO-Ch/CH-Ch
CSI/CSIOP/CH-P
CSIU-25
CSIV
CSIAm
As of 14th year
As of 12th year
As of 16th year to end 21st year
As of 16th year to end 21st year
As of 14th year to end 18th year
As of 14th year to end 18th year
As of 12th year to end 14th year
As of 12th year to end 16th year
Ponies must be registered as ponies with FEI
As of 16th year to end 25th year for all CSIU-25 comp. As of 14th year if height max. 1.40m (to end 25th year)
Min. 7 y.o.
Six years, unless the height of obstacles is 1.40 m or higher, in which case seven years.
Six years, unless the height of obstacles is 1.40 m or higher, in which case seven years.
Min. 7 y.o.
Six years, unless the height of obstacles is 1.40 m or higher, in which case seven years.
Min. 7 y.o.
Six years, unless the height of obstacles is 1.40 m or higher, in which case seven years.
Min. 6 y.o.
Min. 6 y.o.
Six years, unless the height of obstacles is 1.40 m or higher, in which case seven years.
As of 45th yearMin. 6 y.o.
As of 14th year for all CSIAm comp.
As of 12th year until end of 13th year if competition height is max. 1.30m
Six years, unless the height of obstacles is 1.40 m or higher, in which case seven years.
CSIYH Per Art. 205.2Min. 5 y.o. – Max. 8 y.o.
As of 18th year or 16 year for athletes qualified with the same horse
N° of starters up to
N° of prizes
Same as the number of starters who finish the competition13First 13 acc. to percentages be-low; extra prizes for 14 to last*
1Allathleteswhocompletethecompetitionreceiveprize money, to be distributed according to the percentages at right from the 1placed to the last placed athlete. The remaining prizes, i.e. the prizes foreseen up to 13place, are then distributed in descending order starting again with the 1 placed athlete until there are no more prizes to be distributed. See examples below.
5 athletes: winner gets prize for 1 (25%) and the other athletes get the relevant percentages down to the last athlete, i.e. 5 place (8%). The prize for 6 (6%) is then given to the winner, the prize for 7 (4%) is given to the 2 placed athlete, the prize for 8 (3%) is given to the 3 placed athlete, the prize for 9 (3%) is given to the 4 placed athlete and the prize for 10 (2%) is given to the 5 placed athlete. The prize for 11 (2%) is then given to the 1 place athlete, the prize for 12 (1%) is given to the 2 placed athlete and the prize for the 13 (1%) is given to the 3 placed athlete. 10 athletes: winner gets prize for 1 (25%) and 11 (2%), second placed gets prize for 2 (20%) and 12 (1%), third placed gets prize for 3 (15%) and 13 (1%); the remaining athletes receive the prize money for their placing as per the percentages from 4 to 10 place.
* The OC must provide additional prizes for the remaining placed athletes to fulfil quota of one prize per
athletes.
The amount to be given to each of these athletes must be stated in the Schedule.
1All athletes who complete the competition receive prize money, to be distributed according to the percentages at right from the 1placed to the last placed athlete. The remaining prizes, i.e. the prizes foreseen up to 13place, are then distributed in descending order starting again with the 1placed athlete until there are no more prizes to be distributed. See examples below.
5 athletes: winner gets prize for 1 (30%) and the other athletes get the relevant percentages down to the last athlete, i.e. 5 place (6%). The prize for 6 (5%) is then given to the winner, the prize for 7 (4%) is given to the 2 placed athlete, the prize for 8 (3%) is given to the 3 placed athlete, the prize for 9 (2%) is given to the 4 placed athlete and the prize for 10 (2%) is given to the 5 placed athlete. The prize for 11 (1%) is then given to the 1 place athlete, the prize for 12 (1%) is given to the 2 placed athlete and the prize of 13 (1%) is given to the 3 placed athlete.
10 athletes: winner gets prize for 1 (30%) and 11 (1%), second placed gets prize for 2 (20%) and 12 (1%), the third placed gets prize for 3 (15%) and 13 (1%); the remaining athletes receive the prize money for their placing as per the percentages from 4 to 10 place.
* The OC must provide additional prizes for the remaining placed athletes to fulfil quota of one prize per four athletes.
The amount to be given to each of these athletes must be stated in the Schedule.
In case of a tie for the 13th place in a competition with 13 to 48 starters, the prize money foreseen for the 13th place will be divided equally among the athletes concerned.
For Competitions run in two rounds with more than 13 starters in 2nd round: OCs that indicate in the schedule that a specific number (that is more than 13) of athletes will return for the second round will be permitted to distribute the prize money for that competition among all the athletes taking part in the second round, even if the second round is followed by a jump-off in case of a tie on penalties for first place after the second round.
DEDUCTIONS FROM PRIZE MONEY AT COMPETITIONS
Full details of any deductions from prize money must be outlined in the schedule. This includes government taxes. If it is necessary for Organisers to deduct such taxes, they must provide participants with an official form indicating the amount of tax deducted.
The tax form must be provided to the athletes upon arrival and returned to the Organiser prior to departing.
IMPORTANT
The total amount of prize money shown for each Competition in the schedule must be distributed. (FEI General Regulations articles 127 and 128)
For details of the prize money breakdown for each competition please refer to the tables at the end of this document; the Organiser must specify which of the two (2) tables will be used. The total prize money for the Competition must be distributed among the first thirteen (13) placed athletes.
The Organiser must provide additional created prizes for athletes placed beyond thirteen (13) place. The minimum amount for each of these additional prizes, for athletes placed from fourtheenth (14) to last place, must be clearly specified in the approved schedule and not exceed the prize money of the athlete placed thirteen (13)
9. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STARTERS PER COMPETITION
*Annex II FEI Jumping Rules:
Maximum 100 starters per Competition other than the GP. If more than 100 starters are declared, the OC must split the competition into the number of groups required to ensure that there are no more than 100 starters in any group, and provide the same amount of prize money as indicated
The additional prize money provided by the OC is not taken into consideration with regard to the overall prize money that determines the star level of the Event or the Longines Ranking point group of the Competition, if applicable.
OCs may apply either of the following methods for splitting the Competition:
The competition is split into the number of groups required before it starts. There may be athletes with multiple horses in each group but all horses of any one athlete must be in the same group. If it is not possible to have groups of equal size there may be a different number of starters in each group;
The competition is run as one single competition and split afterward into the number of groups required to ensure that there are no more than 100 starters in any group, and the classification established as follows: the athlete with the best score is the winner of the first group, the athlete with the second best score is the winner of the second group and so on until prizes have been allocated to 25% of the total number of starters. NB: In this case separate results must be sent to the FEI for each of the groups, e.g. results for Competition 1a and for Competition 1b (and for Competition 1c if the original Competition was split into three groups, etc).
In both cases above each group must offer the same amount of prize money as indicated for the original Competition. For the avoidance of doubt, it is the number of declared starters in the Competition, not the final number of starters that determines whether the Competition must be split.
As all FEI World Cup™ Competitions have the status of a Grand Prix, the minimum prize money requirements for the Grand Prix are applicable to the World CupTM Competition.
For CSI-W Events with a Grand Prix Competition in addition to the FEI World CupTM Competition, the minimum prize money requirements indicated for the Grand Prix apply only to the FEI World CupTM Competition; the Grand Prix Competition at such Events cannot offer more prize money than the prize money offered for the FEI World CupTM Competition.
10. LIST OF APPROVED FEES
Entry Fee: the fee charged to participate in an Event with one Horse covering the following: stabling of one Horse for the duration of the Event (includes cleaning and disinfecting stables before the Event, including between Events that are part of Tours, water and electricity in the stables, first bedding or a fixed amount of bedding depending on the type of Event, and 24hour security services for the stables); use of all facilities at the Event (no infrastructure fees may be charged); right to participate in all Competitions in accordance with the conditions in the Schedule (no nomination fees or start fees may be charged); and administrative/office fees (includes all services relating to administration of the Event and running of the Competitions: data/results/timing services, bookkeeping, and accreditation services).
Approved Fees
NF Fee-
Maximum amounts for Europe: VAT included
NF medication control programme fee-
FEI EADCMR fee18-25 CHF VAT exl.
Fee for health/customs-related documents for horses (fee per horse) if these have been requested by the Athlete must be at government costs
Fee for manure disposal40 €
Fee for parking and electric hook-up for lorry120 €
Extra bedding and/or fodder (straw, shaving, hay, haylage…)25 €
Tack room250 €
Extra box for tack250 €
Extra stable for non-competing horse250 €
Double box (in addition to the stabling fee)50-200 €
Double box (in addition to the stabling fee) for larger horse50 €
Premium stable (permanent stables with drinking bowls and minimum size of 3,20m x 3,20m) 100 €
Credit Card fee (if requested, the OC must provide an alternative method of payment) 3%
