Concours de Saut International


Concours de Saut International is a ranking system for the equestrian competition show jumping. All CSI events are approved by the international governing body of equestrian sport, the FEI.
The CSI is broken down into a starring system, where more competitive events with more prize money have a higher number of stars. Starring goes from 1 to 5.
  • CSI*****/CSI5*: Prize money 500,000+,, approx. $550,000 ). Horses must be at least 7 years old.
  • CSI****/CSI4*: Prize money from 250,000 to 499,999 CHF. Horses must be at least 7 years old.
  • CSI***/CSI3*: Prize money 100,000 to 249,999 CHF. Horses must be at least 7 years old.
  • CSI**/CSI2*: Prize money 50,000 to 99,999 CHF. Max. height 1.45m. Horses at least 6 years old.
  • CSI*/CSI1*: Prize money 49,999 CHF or lower. Max height: 1.40m. Horses at least 6 years old.
Additionally, speed and height may vary between competitions. For the Nations cup held outdoors, 4* and 5* competitions must ride 400 meters per minute, 375 mpm for 3* competition, and 350 for 1* and 2* competition. All indoor competitions are ridden at 350 mpm.

Other Terms

  • CHIO: Official International Competition including a Nations Cup competition with more than one equestrian discipline - no more official designation
  • CSIO: Official International Competition including a Nations Cup competition
  • CSI-W: international show jumping event with a Show Jumping World Cup competition
  • CSIP/CSICh/CSIJ/CSIY/CSIU25/CSIV: competitions for Pony riders, Juniors, Young Riders, Under 25 or Veterans
  • CSIAm/CSIL/CSIYH: competitions for Amateurs, competitions only for Ladies, competitions for young show jumping horses
  • CSIL