TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Are you new to the exciting world of equestrian sport? Want to impress your friends and family with your equestrian knowledge? Look no further! We’ve prepared an engaging trivia quiz that will challenge your understanding of the equestrian world. Let’s put your equestrian knowledge to the test!

1. Which discipline of equestrian sport primarily focuses on judging the rider’s position, decision-making, and riding style?

2. In the context of horse jumping, what is a combination?

3. What is the purpose of the course walk before show jumping classes?

4. Which Olympic Equestrian sport features men and women competing on equal ground?

5. When was the first American Gold Cup?

6. What does it mean to have a clear round in show jumping?

7. What word is used to describe a young, inexperienced horse?

8. What is the difference between a vertical jump and an oxer jump?

9. In the most recent Tokyo Olympics, how did the USA Show Jumping team place?

10. What is the highest obstacle height that can be encountered in Grand Prix Show Jumping competitions?

11. Which equestrian discipline is solely focused on judging the horse’s movement, quality of jump, and attitude?

12. What is the function of a jump cup in horse jumping?

13. What are the penalties for knocking down a rail, refusing a jump, and exceeding the time allowed in show jumping?

14. Who is the American with the most Olympic medals in show jumping? Hint: 6 medals out of 7 Olympic appearances.

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10. 1.60m (or 5.25 feet)

11. Hunters

12. A jump cup holds the rails of a fence in place.

13. Knocking down a rail: 4 faults; Refusing a jump: 4 faults; Exceeding time allowed: 1 fault per every second over.

14. J. Michael Plumb

1970 6. Completing the round without any faults or penalties.

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Now, let’s check your answers:

7. Green

8. A vertical jump consists of poles placed directly above one another. In contrast, an oxer jump widens the jump by using two or more poles with space between them.

9. Silver

1.Equitation

2. A sequence of jumps must be ridden in quick succession with only one or two strides between each jump.

3. To walk the course on foot, measure strides between fences, and plan for the route when riding it later.

4. Show Jumping