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A parallel oxer – note the highest front and back rails are at the same height A triple bar. An oxer is a type of horse jump with two rails that may be set even or uneven. The width between the poles may vary. Some shows do not have oxers in the lower show jumping divisions. There are several types of oxers:
Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics .
Only 6 riders cleared the water in both rounds, and only 3 cleared the final oxer without faults both times. Adding to the difficulty was that the ground was very deep due to heavy rain leading up to the event. Pierre Jonquères d’Oriola became the first show jumper to win two individual gold medals (having won in 1952 with his mount Ali Baba).
All courses were to be ridden at 400 m/min, and had 15 obstacles with 18 jumping efforts, including a 5m water. Round A, 950 meters in length, had verticals up to 1.60 meters and a 2.20 meter wide oxer with a 1.55 meter front rail and a back rail at 1.60 meters.
Grand Prix Jumping, which was similar to today's show jumping event, had 45 competitors entered, though only 37 competed. [8] The first and second place was taken by riders from Belgium (1. Aimé Haageman on Benton, Illinois, 2.
The scores from the two rounds were summed to give a final total. The team and individual jumping competitions used the same results. The course was 780 metres long with 14 obstacles, including a double jump and a triple jump for 17 total jumps. The last two obstacles were a 5 metre wide water jump and a large oxer. Penalty points were received ...
The individual show jumping at the 1968 Summer Olympics took place on 23 October. The event was open to men and women. [1] There were 42 competitors from 15 nations. [2] Each nation was limited to three riders. The event was won by William Steinkraus of the United States, the nation's first medal in individual jumping.
The 18-obstacle, 20-effort course was 1,060 meters in length, and included two fences at 1.60 meters, a very difficult wall, and a water that was 5 meters in width. 100,000 spectators were present at the show jumping competition.