The amount of cash you can win at horse shows is directly related to the size of the competition. The bigger the event, the bigger the prize money is likely to be. The table below shows average prize money for several events at horse shows around the world. Keep in mind that the figures can vary significantly depending on the type of event and other factors such as the size of the field and the quality of competition. For example, the World Championships of Show Jumping will have a much higher prize money than the lower-level Nations Cup events because of the much higher level of competition involved. Also keep in mind that these figures are averages and don't reflect the fact that certain types of events and categories offer much less prize money than others.
The World Championships are the most prestigious horse show events and are organized for each discipline. The Show Jumping World Championships are held once every two years and attract the top riders in the world. This event is open to riders from both genders, all ages, all nationalities and all levels of experience. There is no professional category at the World Championships, only amateur. This makes the prize money much lower than in the Professional Horse Show Jumping World Championships where only professionals can participate.
The Olympics are a very prestigious competition and the sport of show jumping is one of the events included. The competition at the Olympics is open to both men and women, and the prize money is one of the highest in the sporting world. The money is awarded to the top-ranking individual, team and mixed team. The money awarded is determined by the total number of points collected by the team, with the breakdown explained below:
The Grand Prix Final is held at the end of the two-week series of Grand Prix events that are held at the beginning of the show jumping season. The competition at the Grand Prix Final is open to both men and women, and the prize money is higher than at the Olympics or other events. The prize money is awarded to the top-ranking individual, team and mixed team. The money awarded is determined by the total number of points collected by the team, with the breakdown explained below:
The competition at the Grand Prix first and second places is open to both men and women, and the prize money is lower than at the Olympics or other events. The prize money is awarded to the top-ranking individual, team and mixed team. The money awarded is determined by the total number of points collected by the team, with the breakdown explained below:
The competition at the Grand Prix third and fourth places is open to both men and women, and the prize money is lower than at the Olympics or other events. The prize money is awarded to the top-ranking individual, team and mixed team. The money awarded is determined by the total number of points collected by the team, with the breakdown explained below:
The competition at the Grand Prix fifth and sixth places is open to both men and women, and the prize money is lower than at the Olympics or other events. The prize money is awarded to the top-ranking individual, team and mixed team. The money awarded is determined by the total number of points collected by the team, with the breakdown explained below:
The competition at the Grand Prix seventh and eighth places is open to both men and women, and the prize money is lower than at the Olympics or other events. The prize money is awarded to the top-ranking individual, team and mixed team. The money awarded is determined by the total number of points collected by the team, with the breakdown explained below:
The competition at the Grand Prix ninth and tenth places is open to both men and women, and the prize money is lower than at the Olympics or other events. The prize money is awarded to the top-ranking individual, team and mixed team. The money awarded is determined by the total number of points collected by the team, with the breakdown explained below:
In short, the prize money at horse shows varies depending on the type of event and the level of competition. The lower-level events often have much lower prize money than the more prestigious events. The table above shows the average prize money for several events at horse shows around the world. In general, the larger the event, the more prize money is likely to be awarded. The table also shows that the lowest prize money is awarded in the lower-level events for the two-year-old horses.