Introduction
Jumping is undoubtedly the best known of the equestrian disciplines recognised by the FEI where men and women compete as equals in both individual and team events. No less than 737 International Jumping events were organised in 2005. It is one of the three disciplines in competition at the Olympic Games, the other two being Dressage and Eventing.
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1895, First Jumping World Champion |
In modern Jumping competitions, horse and rider are required to complete a course laid out by an accredited course designer comprising between 10 to 13 removable timber obstacles erected typically in the form of barriers, fences, gates and balustrades and located in an enclosed arena. The objective of this course is to test the couple’s skill, accuracy and training. The aim is always to jump the course in the designed sequence – all obstacles are numbered – with no mistakes – a clear round. If any part of an obstacle is knocked down or if the horse refuses a jump, “faults” are accumulated. Style is not considered and does not affect the scoring.
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Capirilli (1902, Turin Italy)- has a lot to answer for the way we ride today, introducing the forward seat in jumping |
The winner of the competition is the horse and rider combination which incurs the least number of penalties, completes the course in the fastest time or gains the highest number of points depending on the type of the competition. For more information on Jumping, please consult our Factsheet.
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Olympic Games
The Olympic Games take place every four years in a bissextile year. The last edition of the Olympic Games was held in Athens (GRE) in 2004. The next Games will be staged in 2008 in Hong Kong (CHN).
FEI World Equestrian Games
The FEI World Equestrian Games are held every four years in the even years between the Olympic Games. The latest edition were held in Aachen (GER), while the next Games will be crossing the Atlantic for the very first time, to be held in Kentucky (USA).
FEI World Cup™ Jumping
The FEI World Cup™ Jumping, consisting of indoor competitions held between October and April is open to individual competitors qualified on the basis of the World Riders' Rankings. This series culminates in a yearly final. The 2005 FEI World Cup Jumping Final was organised in Las Vegas (USA) and was won by Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) on Shutterfly. For additional information on the FEI World Cup™ Jumping, please check the official wesbite www.feiworldcup.org.
FEI Nations Cup and Samsung Super League with FEI
The FEI Nations Cup Series, the equestrian world's oldest and most prestigious team competition dating back to 1909. With the exception of Games and Championships, it is the only competition in which official teams representing nations compare their merit. In order to increase the interest among the riders, media and spectators, a new part in the form of a Super League was added to the series in 2003 and has convincingly brought additional excitement through the promotion/relegation system between the Samsung Super League with FEI and the FEI Nations Cup Series. For more information on the FEI Nations Cup and Samsung Super League with FEI, please check the official website www.samsungsuperleague.com
Continental Championships
The Continental Championships are held on a biannual basis.
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Hervé Godignon & Obélix, La Baule 2005 |