Equestrian Show Jumping
Equestrian Show Jumping is a popular sport. It involves the horse and rider completing a course of jumps that have been set up. The jumps will be a variety of different types, shapes, fillers and colours. Two classes are hunter classes and jumper classes, hunters are judged by meeting an standard of mannersand style and jumpers are judged on mainly on jumping, whether the horse attempts the jump and clears it and the time taken to finish the course. It tests control and accuracy. A horse must have physical ability, intelligence, speed and courage. Powerful hindquarters are important to reach the height of the jump and a long neck helps balance after the jump. Good quality hooves are vital to cope with the constant impact on landings. JUMPING RULES The ultimate aim for each horse and rider is to have a clear round. However faults and penalties can occur: 1.If a rail is knocked down 2.If a horse refuses a jump 3.If the horse and rider go over the optimum time 4.If a rider or horse fall HORSE TACK INFORMATION The tack needed is a jumping saddle. A jumping saddle has a more forward cut saddle flap with supportive knee rolls that help in securing the riders leg when in the jumping position. The seat is often flat with the cantle and pommel lower so that they do not interfere with rider. Any style of bridle may be used with a bit of your choice. The bits may vary on severity to suit the horse. Attachments such as martingales and breastplates may also be used. Most horses will wear some type of boot. The boots help to protect the legs of the horse. Open fronted tendon boots are usually worn on the forelegs and fetlock boots are usually seen on the rear legs.
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