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INTERNATIONAL SHOW JUMPING

CSI2*

Balmoral Show 2026 will once again host a CSI2* event with 6 international competitions boasting a prize fund of over €55,000. This year's competition will take place over 3 days (Wednesday 13th - Friday 16th May 2026) with the number of horses in each of the 6 International competitions limited to 40.

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A maximum of 2 horses per athlete may be ridden in the CSI2* event and no athlete may ride more than 1 horse in any one competition.  No horse may be ridden in more than one competition per day.

Horses entered for International competitions are not eligible to compete in any of the National competitions at the Show.

SJ9 - International Grand Prix has a prize fund of €30,000! This competition will count towards Longines Ranking Group D.

Course Designer: Colm Quinn (IRL)

International Competitions

SJ4 THE TOPSPEC INTERNATIONAL SPEED STAKES
Wednesday 13th May, 1.45pm
Article 220.2.1.1 Table A. One round against the clock. Speed 375m/min. Height max 1.35m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND - €2,000
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SJ5 THE INTERNATIONAL WINNING ROUND CLASSIC
Wednesday 13th May, 4.15pm
Article 223.2 Table A. One round and winning round. Speed 375m/min. Height max 1.45m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND - €8,000
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SJ6 THE CLIPMYHORSE.TV INTERNATIONAL ACCUMULATOR
Thursday 14th May, 12.30pm
Article 229(i) Table A. One round against the clock with joker. Speed 375m/min. Height max 1.40m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND - €5,000
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SJ7 THE CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS INTERNATIONAL SPECTACULAR
Thursday 14th May, 5.30pm
Article 222.2.3 Table A, 'Special Two-Phase'. First phase not against the clock and second phase against the clock. Speed 375m/min. Height max 1.40m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND - €6,000
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SJ8 THE INTERNATIONAL SPEED CHALLENGE
Friday 15th May, 11.30am
Article 225 Table C. Speed 375m/min. Height max 1.40m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND - €4,000
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SJ9 THE CAB GROUP & DUNLOP HOMES INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIX

Friday 15th May, 2.15pm
Article 220.2.1.2-GP Table A. One round against the clock, one jump off against the clock. Speed 400m/min. Height max 1.45m.

TOTAL PRIZE FUND - €30,000

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International Showjumping Sponsors

CAB Group
Dunlop Homes

RUAS Balmoral Show

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