1 definition by horseback rider
in response to drco:
First off, there are Hunters and then there are Jumpers.
Hunters is where the horse and rider jump a course and the judging is based on accuracy, grace, and elegance.
Jumpers is where the horse and rider memorize a course of about 10 jumps and remember a jump off of about 6 jumprs. They are given a reasonable time limit to complete the course without any faults(knocking rails, refusing jumps, falling off, time penalties). If the horse and rider make it through the round without any faults then they jump the jump off.
The horse and rider that jump the jump off the fastest with the least amount of faults win.
And let me tell you, most of these horses aren't "dead broke" except for the A circuit horses that cost $80,000 end even then they aren't.
I hate so much how the general public does't consider horseback riding a sport and they think riding is just "sitting there and letting the horse do all the work".
Ha, NO! I'd like to see those people that think riding is a breeze on my horse. Freddy would have them on the ground in a heartbeat.
Don't say its not a sport until you actually try it.
Horseback riders deserve more respect.
First off, there are Hunters and then there are Jumpers.
Hunters is where the horse and rider jump a course and the judging is based on accuracy, grace, and elegance.
Jumpers is where the horse and rider memorize a course of about 10 jumps and remember a jump off of about 6 jumprs. They are given a reasonable time limit to complete the course without any faults(knocking rails, refusing jumps, falling off, time penalties). If the horse and rider make it through the round without any faults then they jump the jump off.
The horse and rider that jump the jump off the fastest with the least amount of faults win.
And let me tell you, most of these horses aren't "dead broke" except for the A circuit horses that cost $80,000 end even then they aren't.
I hate so much how the general public does't consider horseback riding a sport and they think riding is just "sitting there and letting the horse do all the work".
Ha, NO! I'd like to see those people that think riding is a breeze on my horse. Freddy would have them on the ground in a heartbeat.
Don't say its not a sport until you actually try it.
Horseback riders deserve more respect.
Hunter jumpers is one of the many horseback riding disciplines.
Horseback riding is one of the most difficult and dangerous sport in the world.
Horseback riding is one of the most difficult and dangerous sport in the world.
by horseback rider July 11, 2008