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Concours de Saut International
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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*****: Prize money 500’000 or higher CHF. Horses must be at least 7 years old.
- CSI****: Prize money from 250’000 to 499’999 CHF. Horses must be at least 7 years old.
- CSI***: Prize money 100’000 to 249’999 CHF. Horses must be at least 7 years old.
- CSI**: Prise money 50’000 to 99’999 CHF. Max. height 1.45m. Horses at least 6 years old.
- CSI*: Prise 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 per minute, 375 mpm for 3* competition, and 350 for 1* and 2* competition. All indoor competition is ridden at 350 mpm.
- CSIO: Official International Competition (such as the Olympics, World Equestrian Games, etc)
- CSI-W: minimum $50,000 USD
- CSI-Y/J?V: competitions for Juniors (14-18 years old), Young Riders (16-21), or Veterans (Women 45 or older, Men 49 or older)