EI National Championships

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The 2024 Eventing Ireland National Championships will be held on 7-8 September 2024.

Check this page throughout the season for more information on the 2024 Event

All information regarding entry fees, eligibility/qualifications and general rules is available below.

For previous winners of the Eventing Ireland National Championships check out the National Championships Hall of Fame

UPDATE TO 2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CRITERIA

Due to scheduling clashes with other major events, along with the weather-effected national calendar, the decision has been made to open up the 2024 National Championships to all registered EI combinations. Any registered rider, on any registered horse, will be eligible to compete at the National Championships without meeting qualification criteria. Normal class rules apply.

The criteria for the DAFM Studbook Series Final remains the same: combinations must have completed a minimum of two legs of the 2024 DAFM series.

Qualification Criteria

To be eligible to enter the National Championships all horse/rider combinations MUST meet the following qualification criteria.

EI80, EI90, EI100

Three completions, two of which must be MERs, at an Eventing Ireland national event in the last 18 months as a combination. This may be either 3 completions at the class they will be entering or 2 completions at that class and one higher. (ie: 2 x EI90 and 1 x EI100)
One completion must be from the 12 months prior to the National Championships 2024
The MERs are dressage minimum 55% good marks, no more than 16 SJ penalties and clear XC jumping penalties for each event.
HC entries will be accepted.

EI110

Three completions, two of which must be MERs, at an Eventing Ireland national event in the last 18 months as a combination. This may be either 3 completions at the class they will be entering or 2 completions at that class and one higher. (ie: 2 x EI110 and 1 x EI115)
One completion must be from the 12 months prior to the National Championships 2024
The MERs are dressage minimum 55% good marks, no more than 16 SJ penalties and clear XC jumping penalties for each event.
Points 0 – 38
HC entries will be accepted.

EI115 (Open)

Horses with 11 plus points will be eligible for this class
Normal qualification rules will apply

EI120

Normal qualification rules will apply

Alex Byrne, winner of the Hibernian Healthcare EI100J National Championship 2022 Photo: Louise O'Brien Photography

General Information

All entries can be made online via the Eventing Ireland website
Only paid up members and horses registered with Eventing Ireland can enter the National Championships
MERs will be accepted for those competing on 31 August and 1 September
Anyone who has made an entry and does not have the correct MERs by 2 September will get a full refund
STRICTLY NO REFUNDS AFTER 2 SEPTEMBER – including those with vet certs.
Onsite stabling and hookup prices to be confirmed
If you wish to arrive on the Friday, please make sure you add that in the comments section when making your entry.
All dressage and show jumping will take place Saturday. All cross country will take place on Sunday
Eventing Ireland Rules apply

Clare Abott, winner of the Red Mills EI120 National Championship 2022 Photo: Louise O'Brien Photography

TIHA to Sponsor Awards for Traditional Irish Horses at 2024 National Championships

We are delighted to announce that the Traditional Irish Horse Association will provide rugs to the best TIH horses at the National Championships in the following categories:

Highest Placed TIH
Highest Placed TIH mare
High Placed Youth-Ridden TIH

In addition to this, the breeder of the highest placed TIH will also receive a sponsored photo of their horse from the Championships.

Eventing Ireland wishes to thank the TIHA for their support, and are delighted to be able to work with the Association to promote the TIH in Eventing.

Best Turned Out to win Photoshoot!

We’re delighted to announce that the amazing Aisling Deverell Photography will sponsor the Best Turned Out prize at the 2024 National Championships!

One lucky combination will win a classic studio photoshoot with Aisling, including a pre session planning consultation, a one hour photography session in studio including 2 animals and family, Image viewing and wall art ordering appoinrtment, 1 professional edited image including retouching, a private online gallery of edited images and a classic 5 x 7″ framed portrait… WOW!

For more information on Aisling’s stunning portrait photography, visit www.aislingd.ie

Treo Eile Leading Thoroughbred Prize

Treo Eile are extending their generous sponsorship of Thoroughbred Eventing in Ireland, to award €100 to the highest placed Thoroughbred at the 2024 National Championships.

All Thoroughbreds (with Weatherbys or equivalent passports) are eligible for the prize, at all levels of Championship classes.

Horses On The Net EI110 (P)

Horses On The Net, a brand new platform for equine sales and services in Ireland, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the EI110 (P) class at the forthcoming Eventing Ireland National Championships, taking place at Kilguilkey House from 7^th to 8^th September.

Horses On The Net (horsesonthenet.ie) is Ireland’s brand new online platform for equine sales and services, connecting buyers, sellers, and service providers across the country. With a focus on quality, trust, and community, Horses On The Net offers a comprehensive range of listings for horses and equestrian services, making it the go-to destination for all things equine in Ireland.