The 2022 program
The Nation Cup is played by national teams of four riders. The teams compete in CSIO-5* events around the world.Â
This year, the competition started in the Middle East, in Abu Dhabi, from January 19 to 23. The goal is to qualify the top two teams in the division to compete in the final in Barcelona.
The second, third and fourth rounds are played in Central and North America. Thus, after the stage of Coapexpan in Mexico comes San Juan Capistrano in California in May and Vancouver in Canada in early June.Â
This year, 10 countries will compete in the First Division, including Germany, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Sweden. The 10 legs of the 2022 Nations Cup are designed to screen the world’s best riders leading up to the final in Barcelona in October.
The FEI organizes other world-class competitions, including the highly regarded World Cup.