Horse Show Jumping in San Juan Capistrano, CA
What is show jumping?
Jumping is an equestrian event that requires the horse and rider to negotiate a series of various obstacles. Judges emphasize the time it takes to jump each obstacle, along with the height and width of each jump. To be successful, horses should willingly jump each obstacle without fear or hesitation. Jumping tests the skills, training, and precision of both the horse and rider, while also requiring a cooperative partnership between the two.
Where did show jumping originate?
Competitive jumping has been popular worldwide since the British began practicing it in the early 1900s. Now, horses of all breeds and sizes compete in jumping events with various levels of difficulty. At Reveal Equestrian, equestrian in San Juan Capistrano, we offer jumping training to riders of all ages and levels.
We have a varied competition calendar that involves low-level through AAA horse shows. We are fortunate enough to have a series of horse shows at home in San Juan Capistrano so that we can learn to compete and practice new divisions without leaving our wonderful facility, and we are just across town from the Blenheim show property which holds a year-round series of A shows. It’s a prime location for competing. We have a lovely group of horses going to the shows with us & our custom-tailored training program has brought us great results competing with some of the best horses in the country. To learn more about how we train for horse shows, see what our instructors have to say about their experiences as riders and coaches at Reveal Equestrian in San Juan Capistrano.
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FAQ
What is horse show jumping?
Horse show jumping San Juan Capistrano is a competitive equestrian sport where a horse and rider are required to jump a series of obstacles. It is usually timed, and the obstacles are chosen for that particular show/competition.
What makes a good show jumping horse?
For a horse show jumping San Juan Capistrano event to be good we -definitely- require good jumpers and horses. Jumpers should possess strength and coordination, and their horses will need shape and structure which involves the strength, the legs and even the height of the horse in coordination with the rider. Experience is key; talent is always great but practice makes perfection; so a horse with a good history and experience is always a good thing.
How does show jumping work?
Horse show jumping San Juan Capistrano works first with classes that will involve going around the course practicing the jumps within the required time. You will move to the next round of jumps once your execution is perfect and completed successfully.
Is dressage harder than show jumping?
Dressage and show jumping are both highly skilled disciplines. Dressage is performed in exhibitions and competitions, and horse and rider are judged on how well they can perform a series of prescribed movements. To know more about dressage and horse show jumping in San Juan Capistrano feel free to contact us.
What are the different levels of show jumping?
There are different levels of horse show jumping in San Juan Capistrano and all over the world. Usually they depend on heights of the jumps. You have from beginner novice, novice, training; and then continue to the modified, preliminary, intermediate, and advanced jumps.
What horses are best for jumping?
At horse show jumping in San Juan Capistrano we love all horses but there are always some favorites, such as the Hanoverians, Dutch or KWPN Warmbloods, the Holsteiner, the Belgian Warmblood, the Oldenburgs, Selle Français, Westphalian and Irish Draught horses.
