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National Show Jumping

National competitions are restricted to those who have pre-qualified. Athletes may only qualify one horse in any National competition. Any one horse cannot start in more than one qualifier category. 

To read the 2026 Balmoral Show National Show Jumping Qualifier Rules please click here. Confirmed qualifier dates and venues can be found below. 

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COMPETITION

PRIZE FUND

NO. TO QUALIFY AT EACH VENUE

SJ1     5 Year Old Championship

£1,000

4 horse/athlete combinations - TOTAL 20

SJ2     6 & 7 Year Old Championship    

£1,000

4 horse/athlete combinations - TOTAL 20

SJ3     1.35m Championship

£2,000

4 horse/athlete combinations - TOTAL 20

SJ11    Amateur Championship 

£1000 In Kind

5 horse/athlete combinations - TOTAL 25

Once qualified entries must be made online to secure your place. The closing date for entries is Tuesday 14 April 2026 and late entries will not be accepted. 

Parking and stabling (if required) are not included in the entry fee and are subject to availability. 

For further details contact;
Vickie White
RUAS 
Email: vickie@ruas.org.uk
Phone: 02890 686185 | 07585 505326

2026 Qualifier Dates and Venues Confirmed

The confirmed dates for the 2026 Balmoral Show National qualifiers (5YO, 6&7YO, 1.35m & Amateurs) are as follows:

VENUE QUALIFIER DATE
Portmore Equestrian Centre                    Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March
Cavan Equestrian Centre Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 March
Kernan Equestrian         Saturday 21 March 
Meadows Equestrian Centre             Saturday 28 March 
Mullingar Equestrian Centre                    Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 April 

 

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