Eventing Showjumping Obstacles

Eventing Showjump Obstacles in Equestrian Eventing ...

The obstacles in modern international showjumping are a superb test of athleticism. There are many different types of show jumps aimed at both experienced and less experienced riders and horses.

Each type of jump should be approached in its own unique way and success requires good knowledge and working experience. Each obstacle will present a new set of challenges for both the horse and rider and will really test their teamwork.

Maximum Fence Heights for Relevant Grades and Levels.

Class/Level	Open To	Max. Fence Height
Intro	horses with no points	0.95m
Pre-Novice	Horses with no points	1.05m
Open Pre-Novice	horses with some points	1.05m
Novice	horses with up to and including 20 pts	1.15m
Open Novice	horses with over 20 pts	1.15m
Intermediate Novice	Grade II horses with less than 46 pts or for Grade III horses	1.20m
Intermediate	Grade II & III horses with up to 60pts	1.25m
Open Intermediate	open to all grades	1.25m
Advanced Intermediate	open to all grades	1.30m
Advanced	open to Grade I & II horses	1.30m

Table 4.BE. Eventing Showjumping Phase Fence Heights

The heights and levels detailed above apply to the top levels of affiliated event competitions, but there are a great many junior or local one day and three day events that are run without affiliation and that determine their own heights based on the equipment they have available.

Individiual eventing competition schedules should be scrutinised closely to ensure you are comfortable with the show jump heights being used.