Ottawa International CSI4* CSI2*

This year’s Ottawa International CSI4* CSI2* will welcome a strong field of international athletes, bringing world-class sport to Wesley Clover Parks. 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.

There’s something for everyone! Enjoy delicious bites and local shopping from onsite vendors, along with weekend activities to keep kids entertained. Admission for kids 12 & under is FREE, making this the perfect summer outing for the whole family.

The highlight of the week is the $185,000 USD 4* RBC Grand Prix on Saturday, August 15th at 2pm, featuring riders from around the globe competing for the largest purse of the season!

FEATURE EVENTS:

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

SUPPORTING OUR EQUINE PARTNERS: By attending the Ottawa International at Wesley Clover Parks, you are helping support meaningful initiatives like our Retirement Paddock, where school horses from the Ian Millar School of Horsemanship enjoy a well-earned retirement. A portion of spectator ticket sales from the Ottawa International will directly support this program, ensuring that after years of teaching and developing riders, these horses continue to receive the care, comfort, and companionship they deserve. Your support helps us provide lifelong care for the horses who make it all possible.

What is 4* Show Jumping?

4* show jumping is a premier level of international competition governed by the Fédération Équestre Internationale, the global authority for equestrian sport. Events are rated on a 1 to 5-star system, with CSI4* competitions representing an elite tier that attracts top riders and horses from around the world.

This level of sport demands exceptional skill, precision, and the ability to navigate technical courses filled with challenging obstacles, delivering exciting, world-class competition and a true test of strength, agility, and performance.

How Does Show Jumping Work?

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 offaults 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!

Photos by Ben Radvanyi Photography

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