Your pocket guide to showjumping.
As one of three Olympic equestrian sports, Show Jumping is arguably one of the most mainstream of equestrian competitions. This exciting speed- and
accuracy-driven sport is a lot of fun for riders and horses alike.
Show jumping is an excellent spectator sport, even for non-horse people, due to the format of it being easily recognizable and quick to learn even for those completely unfamiliar with how the sport is judged.
Speaking the language:
Knocked Pole: Each time the horse knocks down a pole, 4 faults are given. Faults are only given if the pole that is knocked off changes the height of the jump.
Refusal: The first time a horse refuses a jump, 4 faults are given. If the horse refuses the jump a second time or refuses another jump within the same round, the pair is eliminated.
Rider Fall: If the rider falls during their round, the pair is eliminated.
Time Faults: During timed rounds, faults are given for
every second over the time limit.
different Types of classes:
Accumulator: Each time the horse knocks down a pole, 4 faults are given. Faults are only given if the pole that is knocked off changes the height of the jump.
A2 Competition: The first time a horse refuses a jump, 4 faults are given. If the horse refuses the jump a second time or refuses another jump within the same round, the pair is eliminated.
Competition in 2 phases: If the rider falls during their round, the pair is eliminated.
Championship: During timed rounds, faults are given for
every second over the time limit.
Tail ribbons:
