What are the jumps called in show jumping?

What are the jumps called in show jumping?

Also called an apex, corner fences are in a triangular shape with the horse jumping over one corner of the triangle. They are similar to the “fan” jump seen in show-jumping.

What is flatwork in horse riding?

These are dressage exercises that the horse undertakes whilst being ridden on the flat as opposed being ridden over jumps. Flatwork covers a multitude of exercises from circles, turns, transitions from pace to pace for example from walk to canter and transitions within a pace such as working trot to medium trot.

What are the heights for show jumping?

Run under International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) rules, the horse jumps a course of 10 to 16 obstacles, with heights up to 1.6 meters (5 feet 3 inches) and spreads of up to 2.0 metres (6 ft 7 in).

Why is flatwork important?

If your horse drops its shoulders in around corners, drops its quarters in or drifts over the jumps, gaining control over the movement of the shoulder and quarters on the flat will help with control on course.

What are the different types of show jumps?

Horse Jumping: A Guide to Show Jumping Fences

• Verticals. These are jumps that consist of poles or planks placed one directly above another.
• Oxers. These fences feature two verticals close together in order to make the jump wider.
• Triple Bars.
• Cross rails.
• Walls.
• Combinations.
• Water Jumps.
• Jokers.

What do you do in a flatwork session?

Warm-up

1. Build up through walk, trot and canter on a long, but not loose, rein to encourage your horse to stretch forwards and down, engaging his topline.
2. End your session with a few minutes of stretching work in walk and trot to allow your horse’s muscles to cool down properly and aid recovery.

What is the difference between flatwork and dressage?

To me, flatwork is any ridden work without fences, work “on the flat.” Dressage (in the “d” sense) is training, and includes any exercise that improves the horse’s overall fitness, condition, and carriage. For me, dressage can be done in any setting, any well-fitting saddle, on the flat or over fences.

What’s the farthest a horse can jump?

2.47 m
Share. The official Fédération Equestre Internationale record for high jump is 2.47 m (8 ft 1.25 in) by Huaso ex-Faithful, ridden by Capt. Alberto Larraguibel Morales (Chile) at Viña del Mar, Santiago, Chile on 5 February 1949. The committee stated that in order for it to be beaten, 2.49 m must be cleared.

Do equestrians like jumping?

Many people connected with the equestrian world in some way insist that their horses just love jumping. And anyone who has ridden many horses over jumps whether show jumping, cross country or steeplechasing will tell you the same, although the enthusiasm varies from horse to horse.

Why do horses refuse to jump?

Horses regularly refuse to do certain movements and jumps in order to protect themselves from pain. If the horse has previously felt pain while jumping they may simply be refusing in order to project an injury.

What is a Swedish oxer?

The design of the Swedish oxer is similar to a cross pole in that it helps the horse to pick up his knees as the perceived height of the fence is higher. It also helps to keep the horse straight in the middle of the fence rather than jumping off to one side.

Why do you need flat work when jumping?

Use flat work as a way of training obedience. When jumping , it is fundamental to keep the horse in a steady canter. It is important not to let the horse drop down into trot or even worse a walk. Hence the riders legs are of strategic importance.

Do you have to do flat work with a horse?

Many riders start jumping their horses without introducing the horse to the basics of flat work, After all , 90% of a show jumping competition is performed on the flat ! Flat work is basic and so if it is ignored then problems on a jumping course will inevitably occur in one form or another.

Which is the best jumping exercise to improve rhythm?

Using canter poles in grids is a good way to build the rider’s ability to sit still and keep a rhythm over bigger fences, so this is one exercise where you can incrementally raise the fences if you want to start developing confidence over larger jumps.

How can flatwork improve horse’s performance over fences?

Many problems over fences have their roots in the quality of flatwork that is undertaken. Some of the exercises of basic dressage can actually improve a horse’s performance over fences. Any training of the horse needs to include work that keeps the horse obedient , attentive , responsive and flexible.