Furusiyya FEI Nations
Cup™ Jumping
Originally launched in 1909 the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping series is the oldest and most prestigious team Jumping competition in the world. In 2013 the series was completely reformatted, embracing more countries around the world than ever before and expanding the reach of equestrian sport across the globe.
The new global format divided the world into 6 regions where teams could qualify for the world final:
Europe (Division 1 and 2)
North America, Central American & Caribbean
South America
Middle East
Asia/Australasia
Africa
45 nations
19 qualifiers in 19 countries:
Ocala (USA), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Coapexpan (MEX), Lummen (BEL), Linz-Ebelsberg (AUT), La Baule (FRA), Odense (DEN), Rome (ITA), Lisbon (POR), Sopot (POL), St Gallen (SUI), Rotterdam (NED), Falsterbo (SWE), Budapest (HUN), Bratislava (SVK), Hickstead (GBR), Dublin (IRL), Gijon (ESP), Arezzo (SMR)
3 competitions over a 4 day event
19 nations
Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA & Venezuela.
76 horse-and-rider combinations
BELGIUM
€2.3 million total prize money
Santiago Varela (ESP)
32,000 spectators
297 accredited media
Sensational closing ceremony
with global pop superstar Carly Rae Jepsen performing.
