National Levels:

What are the levels in show jumping?

National Levels:

  • Beginner Novice: Jump Height: 2’7″.
  • Novice: Jump Height: 2’11”.
  • Training: Jump Height: 3’3″.
  • Modified: Jump Height: 3’5″.
  • Preliminary: Jump Height: 3’7″.
  • Intermediate: Jump Height: 3’9″.
  • Advanced: Jump Height: 3’11”.

How high do professional show jumpers jump?

Run under International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) rules, the horse jumps a course of 10 to 16 obstacles, with heights up to 1.6 meters (5 feet 3 inches) and spreads of up to 2.0 metres (6 ft 7 in).

How high should a 3 year old horse jump?

For 3-year-olds, the maximum height of the first fence is 2’7”, the second is 2’9”, and the last fence is 3’3” in the front and 3’7” in back.

What is the average height a horse can jump?

2 to 3 feet
An average untrained horse can jump as high as 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 m).

How many jumps are in a show jumping course?

Courses are usually made out of 8-16 jumps. You’ll want to make sure you can control your horse and complete a course. What is this? A show jumping course can consist of turns, angles, combinations, certain stride-lengths, and intimidating jumps.

What is a good height to jump a horse?

2 feet
Most horses and riders who jump at all are comfortable at 2 feet because most horses can almost walk over 2 feet.

How big should a 4 year old horse jump?

4 year old: up to 1.10m. 5 year old: up to 1.20m. 6 year old: up to 1:30m.

How high should I jump my horse?

What are you jumping at home? The standard advice is to always be jumping one level higher at home than you are at shows. The logic goes that if you’re comfortable round a track of 1.20m fences with the occasional bigger fence thrown in, a 1.10m course will look easy.

How high can a 6 year old horse jump?

Hello, I have been working with a young horse and am curious on how high a horse should be jumping depending on their age. At shows I know 5-year-olds go up to the ~1.20m, 6-year-olds ~1.30m, and so on.

How high do Olympic show jumpers jump?

How high do Olympic horses jump? The Olympics pit the world’s best athletes against each other every four years and includes the best equine athletes in dressage, eventing, and showjumping. In Olympic showjumping competitions, the fences’ height is 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) and has a maximum width of 2 meters (6.5 feet).

What are the different levels of show jumping?

Show jumping levels range from the lowest level, Level 1, with fence heights between 2’9″-3′ and widths of 3′-3’6″ to Level 9 with heights of 4’9″-5″ with widths of 5′-5’6″. “Grand Prix” is the term to describe an even higher level; with fence heights up to 5’3″ and spreads of 6′, Grand Prix is the ultimate challenge.

What is BE80 (T) show jumping?

BE80 (T) is the introductory level of the sport, the maximum height of show jumping fences are 85cm and 80cm for cross country fences. The ‘T’ stands for training, and competitors have access to a BE Accredited Coach at all events running these classes.

What is a good height for a show jumping fence?

Walls: Walls are upright and solid, but are made so that if a horse hits them a piece of the wall will fall. Show jumping levels range from the lowest level, Level 1, with fence heights between 2’9″-3′ and widths of 3′-3’6″ to Level 9 with heights of 4’9″-5″ with widths of 5′-5’6″.

How many fences in a show jumping course?

A show jumping course will be made up of anywhere between, on average, 10-15 fences not including combinations. The type of fences and terrain in a show-jumping courses often varies depending on the level. Horses and riders who jump their first round clear will be able to continue to the “jump off.”