What is the rules for showjumping?

Answer 1

there a many different types of classes and heights. there are start flags and finish flags for each course. the jumps are numbered and you walk the course before you ride it. if your pony stops in front of the jump (refuses) you get 4 faults added to your total, if your pony hits a rail and it falls you get 4 faults again, if you fall you are eliminated. if you recede the time limit then you get faults for every second. also, if you lose your way and cross your tracks, then you get 4 faults. after this is finished, the riders that have had no faults at all go into a jump-off. this is when the riders go against the clock to see who go go the fasted and doesnt get faults. the winners are then annouced. even if you go fast but have faults, the rider that goes slower and doesnt get any will be placed ahead of you.

i hope this makes sense, and if it doesnt contact your riding instructor or someone experienced. i wish you the best of luck in your jumping ! :)

Answer 2

-Must be within time allowed

-Must go over each obstacle in the correct direction

-Cannot break course

-Cannot have more than 2 falls

-Cannot have more than 3 refusals

Answer 3

These can vary depending on the club or organization that is sponsoring the show. But in general, the idea behind the schooling show is to have a place to correct any problems you may be having, whether with your horse or a problem with your riding. This is also a great way to accustom your horse to the show ring and show experience.

Some classes may allow training devices such as a standing or running martingale, or training-like bits like a non-shank type snaffle such as an O ring or eggbutt. You can also do a certain amount of correcting while in the ring as long as you don't disrupt other riders and horses. This would include setting your horse's head better as long as you don't crank on his face (this would not make points with the judge). There are also walk/trot (or jog) classes if you or your horse are not ready for a canter class.

Some shows offer classes for horse/rider combination that restrict if you have won a specified number of blue ribbons. This just evens out the competition and makes it fair for horse/rider combinations that are green at showing.

Schooling shows also allow you to speak to the judge or the judge may speak with you. They will usually exlain why you were placed, give advice on what you could do to improve, ect. Schooling shows also recommend that if you have a horse that is prone to kick, to put a red ribbon in his tail. You usually don't see red ribbons at larger shows. So if you see a horse with a ribbon in his tail give him a lot of space.

Several weeks before the show date get your entry form and a list of rules. You don't want any surprises. Schooling shows can be a lot of fun and they are a great way to 'get your feet wet'. Have fun.