IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CSI ORGANISING COMMITTEES AND COMPETITORS Automatically qualified for the Grand Prix Competition at CSI Events If qualification conditions for Athletes are scheduled for the Grand Prix at a CSI Event, it is compulsory that the formula given below is referred to. This does not apply to CSI Events that are part of a Series approved by the FEI Board. In accordance with Article 261.4.2 of the Jumping Rules, the following athletes are automatically qualified for the Grand Prix Competition at CSI Events, if present: Art. 261.4.2.1 • For the Grand Prix at a CSI3*/CSI4*/CSI5* Event, the winner of that Event’s Grand Prix the previous year is eligible to participate, providing the previous year’s Event was the same star level or a higher star level. • For the Grand Prix at a CSI1*/CSI2* Event, the winner of that Event’s Grand Prix the previous year is eligible to participate, regardless of the star level of the previous year’s Event. Art. 261.4.2.2 • The current National Jumping Champion of the host country. Art. 261.4.2.3 • Individual Medal Winners of Rio Olympic Games 2016: 1. Nick SKELTON GBR 2. Peder FREDRICSON SWE 3. Eric LAMAZE CAN • Individual Medal Winners of World Championships 2018: 1. Simone BLUM GER 2. Martin FUCHS SUI 3. Steve GUERDAT SUI • The winner in the last FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final (season 2018-2019): 1. Steve GUERDAT SUI • Individual Medal Winners of Pan American Games 2019: 1. Marlon MODOLO ZANOTELLI BRA 2. José Maria (jr) LAROCCA ARG 3. Elizabeth MADDEN USA • Individual Medal Winners at European Championship 2019: 1. Martin FUCHS SUI 2. Ben MAHER GBR 3. Jos VERLOOY BEL 1 Updated on 17 February 2021 .