Following the success of the Millstreet Pony and Young Rider Show and the FEI Eventing World Championships for Under 25s, all eyes now turn to the Green Glens Arena for the Millstreet CSI2* International Horse Show August 11 – 16th 2026.

A Newly Resurfaced Arena

The Green Glens indoor arena has been resurfaced and renovated ahead of this year’s competition, and it will play host to the National 4 Year Old Discovery and the Three Year Old Loose Jumping Young Irelander throughout the week. Qualifiers for the 4 year old National Discovery take place Wednesday evening, with the final Saturday. The Young Irelander Loose Jumping Qualifier takes place Thursday evening with the top 20 return the following evening for the final classification. These classes are supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland

Ponies & Young Riders Return for the First Time Since 2019

In a welcome move for the pony jumping community, organisers have brought ponies back into the mix for the first time since 2019, with a full complement of 148cm classes on offer, including Pony Young Irelander and Pony Discovery and newcomer pony classes. Young Riders are classified as those who are under the age of 25 on the 31^st December 2025 in Millstreet, and this year’s programme includes a full range of classes for the country’s emerging talent, with 1m, 1.10m and 1.20m classes offered specifically for young riders.

Young Event Horses Open the Week

The Young Event Horse Discovery series returns to open the show, with a qualifier for 4 and 5 year old horses taking place on Tuesday. The top six in each age category will progress to Saturday’s final in the main arena. This class is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland

Live Streaming All Week

The full week of Main Arena action will be live streamed via ClipMyHorse, so fans unable to attend in person won’t miss a moment.

Sunday’s Grand Finale

Sunday is the pinnacle of the week, headlined by the Ruby & Boomerang and the Millstreet Grand Prix, with over €75,000 in prize money up for grabs.

Free Admission for Spectators

As always, admission for spectators is free. Alongside top-class show jumping, the week will feature trade stands and nightly entertainment for the whole family.

How to Enter

Entries for national jumping classes are open now on SJI Live. Entries for special classes, FEI classes, and the Ruby & Boomerang Championships are open on Equipe. Full schedule of events available on our website www.millstreet.horse

FEI, Young Horse Class Entries/ Electric Hook Up & Stabling bookings: https://entry.equipe.com/meetings/8854

National Jumping Class entries: https://sjilive.ie/home

It promises to be a great week in Millstreet.