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2. Horse jumping obstacles - Wikipedia

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   Horse and rider negotiating a corner. Also called an apex, a corner fence has a triangular shape, with the horse jumping over one corner of the triangle. They are similar to the "fan" jump seen in show-jumping. As the name suggests, the fence makes a "V" shape, that can have an angle up to 90 degrees.

3. List of equestrian sports - Wikipedia

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   Flat racing – Equestrian sport; Harness racing – A form of horse racing that uses a two-wheeled cart; Point-to-point – Form of horse racing; Steeplechase – Horse race form originally from Ireland, featuring jumps over fence and ditch obstacles

4. List of jumping activities - Wikipedia

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   Early motion picture of a horse jumping. Dog agility, in which a dog traverses various obstacles, including jumps. Show jumping and Eventing, competitions where a horse jumps over fences. Rabbit show jumping; Fox hunting, in which horses and fox hounds jump over fences and other obstacles.

5. Jumping (horse) - Wikipedia

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   The record for highest obstacle cleared by a horse and rider in a Puissance competition is held by Leonardo and his rider, Franke Sloothaak. In 1991, this pair jumped a puissance wall standing 2.39 metres (7 ft 10 in). Horses are also capable of jumping obstacles of great width. The world record long jump was set on April 26, 1975, by a horse ...

6. Cross-country riding - Wikipedia

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   Note: the horse is only allowed to jump from a standstill if the obstacle's height is no higher than 30 cm (for example, banks and ditches). Jumping any other obstacles from a standstill (a "prolonged halt") counts as a refusal. Note: horses are allowed to step sideways, but any step back is considered a refusal. Fall of rider results in ...

7. Cavaletti - Wikipedia

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   Used as a "gymnastic" in conjunction with other horse jumping obstacles in a training ring, they help teach the horse how to approach a fence at the proper speed and length of stride. Set at higher settings, they become small jumps to introduce young horses or beginning riders to jumping. Some designs can safely be stacked, allowing fences up ...

8. Steeplechase (horse racing) - Wikipedia

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   The hurdle horse is trained to jump in as much of a regular stride as possible. This allows the horse to maintain its speed upon landing. Since it is not always possible to meet a fence in stride, the horses are also schooled in how to jump out of stride. An out-of-stride jump can decrease a horse's speed drastically.

9. Category:Show jumping - Wikipedia

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   Show jumping horses (9 C, 51 P) R. Show jumping riders (1 C, 78 P) S. ... Horse jumping obstacles; J. Jumping position; M. Modern pentathlon; P. Poling (horse ...