International Show Jumping at Balmoral Show - World-Class

International Show Jumping

CSI2*

Balmoral Show 2026 once again hosted a CSI2* event with 6 international competitions boasting a prize fund of over €55,000. This year's competition took 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.

Competitor approaching Balmoral Show jump

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

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

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

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

SJ8 THE CRL - CLIVE RICHARDSON LIMITED INTERNATIONAL SPEED CHALLENGE

Friday 15th May, 11.30am
Article 225 Table C. Speed 375m/min. Height max 1.40m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND - €4,000

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