Showjumping is more complicated than it looks. There are many contributing factors to the design of a show jumping course. The type of show jumping class, the height of the jumps, and the...
Category: Equestrian Sports
When I was younger and just starting with horses, I always used to wonder whether one-eyed horses could jump and compete in show jumping competitions. After a couple of decades of working with...
The equestrian world is a billion-dollar industry. Showjumping is expensive, and as I try and break it down in this post, It is hard to say precisely how expensive show jumping is. I will try to...
Showjumping has many dangers, but are there ways to prevent them? Every sport has its risks, and showjumping is no different. Showjumping is one of the more dangerous equestrian sport out there. This...
Showjumping is a dangerous sport, yet we don’t often see show jumpers wear body protectors. What is the reason for this? Body protectors are used across all equestrian disciplines but are more...
Ear covers (ear bonnets) look like little ‘hats’ that horses wear during showjumping competitions. Ever wondered why show jumpers wear ear covers when riding or competing? What is the purpose of...