Monterrey Show Preview: The Final Chapter of Season 5

Championship pressure peaks as MLSJ arrives in Monterrey.

Published

30 APR 2026

Est. reading time

2 min

Major League Show Jumping heads to Monterrey for the Finals of Season 5.

After eight competitive legs across North America, the league now reaches its closing stage. Momentum built through Toronto, Greenwich, Hudson Valley, Tryon, Palm Springs and Kentucky now converges in one final weekend where titles, standings and season narratives will be decided.

The stakes are raised with double points being awarded in both team and individual competitions, making every class more consequential than at any other point this season.

For the first time in league history, Monterrey hosts the Finals.

Recognised for world-class facilities and one of the most respected settings in equestrian sport, the Club Hípico La Silla combines elite sport with a distinctive backdrop of open arenas and surrounding mountains. It has long been considered one of the premier stages for show jumping in Mexico.

The entry list reflects the scale of the moment.

Among those expected to compete are many of the world’s leading riders, including current world number two Kent Farrington, world number three Richard Vogel, Nina Mallevaey, Shane Sweetnam and Olympic champion Christian Kukuk, alongside established international names and a strong home delegation.

What to watch this weekend:

- Can the team leaders convert season-long consistency into a title? - Will the individual standings shift under double-points pressure? - Who delivers in the Grand Prix when stakes are highest?

The structure of the week builds toward the final headline classes:

- Thursday: The Qualifier competition reveals form and confidence. - Friday: Team Competition places the standings under maximum pressure. - Saturday: The Grand Prix shapes the final battle and Champions are crowned

For fans, Monterrey is more than another leg.

It is the moment the full season has been building toward.

Stay with the MLSJ App all week for previews, voting, collectibles and live updates.