Ottawa International CSI4* CSI2*
The world's top riders are coming to Ottawa! Riders from across North America and beyond will compete at the highest levels of the sport, making this a must-see event for equestrian fans and newcomers alike. Plus, enjoy delicious bites and local shopping from onsite vendors, along with weekend activities to keep kids entertained.
Feature Events:
Not sure when to attend? These are our fan-favourite events! Don't miss the biggest event of the season - the $185,000 USD CSI4* Grand Prix on Saturday, August 15th at 2pm.
Friday, August 14
@ 12:00pm:$31,020 USD CSI2* Qualifier
@ 4:00pm:$62,500 USD CSI4* Qualifier
Saturday, August 15
@ 10:00am:$6,800 USD CSI2* Speed
@ 2:00pm:$185,000 USD CSI4* Grand Prix
Sunday, August 16
@ 10:00am:$35,000 USD CSI2* Grand Prix
@ 2:00pm:$31,100 USD CSI4* Classic
Not familiar with show jumping? Here’s a quick guide to understanding the competition!
Riders must navigate a course of obstacles, aiming to clear each jump without knocking down rails or refusing. The goal is to complete the course with the least number of faults in the fastest time! Faults and elimination can occur in few ways:
A knock-down, lowering the height of a jump or failing to clear the white tape on a water jump, is penalized with 4 faults.
The first refusal to jump a fence is penalized with 4 faults.
A second refusal to results in elimination.
Exceeding the time allowed is penalized with 1 fault for every 1 second over the time allowed.
Falling off while on course results in elimination.
Going off course, jumping the fences out of the correct order, also results in elimination.
Don't miss the jump off! Those with no faults in the first round will move on to the jump-off where they will compete over a shortened course. The goal is to clear the course in the fastest time possible without penalties. It's an exciting, high-pressure moment where speed and precision are crucial to securing victory!
Photo: Ben Radvanyi Photography