Tiffany’s PlaceShow Jumping
For those who like the jumping aspect of hunters, but want a bigger thrill, there are jumper classes. Show jumping classes challenge horses with considerably higher fences, ranging anywhere from 3 feet 6 inches in the novice classes to 6 feet or more. In these classes, the horse with the fastest time and cleanest round takes home the blue ribbon – and some serious cash at the professional level. Jumping rules are simple: In the first round, you have a time allowance to complete the course without knocking any rails down. You receive penalties in the form of faults for ‘lowering a fence,’ or for a refusal or run out. If you fall off, you’re eliminated. If you go clean, then you’re in for some real excitement in the jump-off round. The jump-off round is a wild ride where horse and rider go as fast as they can to clear the fences and stop the clock. A horse with sprinter’s speed and cat-like agility is more important than size or breed. For many riders, there is no better challenge than show jumping.
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