Here's a chance to see how much you know about showjumping.

Select TRUE or FALSE from the box, then check your answers below.

 

1.

Show jumping fences are sometimes over six feet, (2meters), high.

2.

In competition, a first refusal will cost you 6 penalty points.

3.

The highest officially recorded jump is over 9 feet, (3meters).

4.

A 'clear round' means no fences were knocked down.

5.

The longest officially recorded jump is over 32 feet, (10.5 meters).

6.

In showjumping, men and women compete separately.

7.

Although solid in appearance, show jumps are easily knocked down.

8.

'Walking the course' is done on your horse, just prior to the event.

9.

White flags indicate the left hand side of a jump, red indicates right.

10.

When jumping, riders usually ride in longer stirrups than usual.

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