Show Jumping

In English riding there's 3 main disciplines; Show jumping, dressage and cross country, but there's many more, for example hunter classes, pleasure riding..ect
Today we're going to talk about Show jumping.

Show jumping, also known as " stadium jumping" and "open jumping", is a part of the English way of riding. Show jumping is often seen at horse shows around the world, like the Olympics for instance, of the Badminton Horse Trials.

Many people might confuse Show Jumping with Hunter classes. Hunters are judged on their style and manners and how they look while going over the Jumps. Show Jumpers are judged on a clean, fast round and is determined on a numerical score. The score is given by the horse's attempt at the obstacle, if he clears it, refuses it And if he clears the course in the time set. Jumper courses tend to be more complex and technical than hunter courses because riders are not being judged on style.

Jumper classes are held over a course of show jumping obstacles, including verticals, spreads, double and triple combinations, usually with many turns and changes of direction. The Point is to jump cleanly over the course withing the time. Time faults are set when the rider exceeds the time limit. Jumping faults are set when 1 rail or more is knocked down or when the horse dis-obeys the rider, for example a refusal or a "run-out". They are allowed a certain number of refusals before being eliminated.

In most competition riders are allowed to walk the course on foot before riding. this helps them plan their ride.Some courses have a "jump off " too. Usually the same course with a different order of jumps.Unlike show hunter classes, which reward calmness and style, jumper classes require boldness, power, accuracy, and control; speed also is a factor, especially in jump-off courses and speed classes (when time counts even in the first round). A jumper must jump big, bravely, and fast, but also must be careful and accurate to avoid knockdowns in order to rate and turn accurately. The rider must choose the best line to each fence, saving ground with well-planned turns and lines and must adjust the horse's stride for each fence and distance.


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