Even in kids’ horse jumps, jumps are used to help horses navigate obstacles. During competitions, horses are required to jump and navigate several fences. Some disciplines refer to these fences as jumps, while others call them obstacles. Regardless of the type of jump, it is important to know which type of fence is right for your horse.
Triple Bars
Horse jumps with triple bars are similar to those with brush rails. They both have large bushes on either side of the fence, which is a way to test the horse’s jump ability. Horses will take off and land at different distances from the obstacles. This makes it important to know the distances your horse must cover before jumping these obstacles.
Triple bars are wider and spread than oxers. It requires extra power for your horse to clear the fence. They are good for schooling horses.
Trakehner
The Trakehner horse is an Arabian breed popular for dressage, show jumping, and eventing. In the past, a Trakehner horse has won an Olympic gold medal and won several World Cups. In the 1930s, the breed was the most popular choice for dressage riders. They were so popular that there were more than 10,000 breeders and 18,000 mares worldwide.
A Trakehner horse has a light and graceful look. The head and neck should be well-shaped, with a large, expressive eye. The muscles and mane should be well-sculpted. The limbs should be long, slightly sloping, and have correct large joints.
Oxer
Oxer horse jumps come in a variety of styles. The most basic is the ascending oxer, which features a lower front rail and a higher back rail. There are a few variations on this design, which differ mainly in their heights. The FEI prohibits the descending oxer, which is much more difficult for the horse to negotiate.
The spread and oxer are both variations of vertical jumps. These fences are generally placed a couple of feet apart and can feature poles of different heights and angles. The goal of these jumps is to challenge the horse’s ability to judge the distances between the poles.
Liverpool
If you want to make your horse jumps a Liverpool, the first step is to teach your horse the correct technique for jumping over the fence. Many horses find the Liverpool jump scary, so you must first eliminate factors that may cause your horse to react poorly. This will help your horse become more comfortable and increase his confidence as he jumps over the fence. Also, ensure your horse is schooling other fences without problems before you start working with the Liverpool.
When training your horse to jump a Liverpool, you should place the horse on the center line of the ring, facing the in-gate. You can also place a large winged standard to each side of the Liverpool, but don’t put it over the horse.
Crossrail
A Crossrail horse jump is an upright horse jump that uses two poles in an ‘X’ shape. These jumps are used to train horses in the center of the jump. Crossrails are a common sight near horse jumping barns. They are used for several purposes, including showing the horses how to jump over obstacles.