CSI Gijón

One of the main characteristics of the event is the fact that betting is allowed and very popular among spectators.

The first competition took place during 20–24 August 1942, and was a complete success as crowds of around 10,000 people gathered for the event, a rather unusual amount for what was not considered a spectator sport at the time.

[1][2] In December 2019, the organizers resigned to the officiality of the event as they did not accept the conditions requested by the FEI about replacing the grass with sand and banning bets.

[3] On 14 December 2020, the Principality of Asturias declared the Show Jumping Contest as a Festivity of Regional Touristic Interest.

In 1999 was the Samsung Nations Cup Final event.