Hunter/Jumper...what's the difference anyway?
The main difference in these two divisions is the way in which they are judged.
"Expert horsemen judge hunters subjectively on the basis of their style and movement, conformation (in some classes), and overall picture, as well as on the quality of the rounds themselves." Equisearch
"In the jumper divisions, judging is entirely objective, based on faults incurred for refusals, runouts, rails down, falls, and seconds over the optimum time." Equisearch
The main difference in these two divisions is the way in which they are judged.
"Expert horsemen judge hunters subjectively on the basis of their style and movement, conformation (in some classes), and overall picture, as well as on the quality of the rounds themselves." Equisearch
"In the jumper divisions, judging is entirely objective, based on faults incurred for refusals, runouts, rails down, falls, and seconds over the optimum time." Equisearch
Hunters
Hover over the photos below to learn more about the detailed world of the Hunter Horse
Hover over the photos below to learn more about the detailed world of the Hunter Horse
Jumpers
Hover over the photos below to learn more about the fast paced world of the Jumper Horse
Hover over the photos below to learn more about the fast paced world of the Jumper Horse
Hunter/Jumper...What does your horse need to wear ?
Rules and regulations regarding hunter/Jumper Tack and equipment can be found at:
https://www.usef.org/documents/ruleBook/2014/15-HJ.pdf
After you review the tack regulations...see if you can guess which tack is legal in what division:
Is there a difference in the way I should turn out my Hunter vs. my Jumper?
Hunter/Jumper...What to wear
If I am getting ready to go into the Hunter or Jumper ring I must wear the following:
If I am getting ready to go into the Hunter or Jumper ring I must wear the following:
After looking at all of the information above answer the following questions:
Which do you pick, Hunter, Jumper or both?
Name three items of tack that are allowed in the Jumping ring but not the Hunter ring.
What is the most interesting thing that you learned about the Hunter/Jumper discipline and why?
Which do you pick, Hunter, Jumper or both?
Name three items of tack that are allowed in the Jumping ring but not the Hunter ring.
What is the most interesting thing that you learned about the Hunter/Jumper discipline and why?