SHOW JUMPING
Show Jumping at Area level consists of two rounds of Show Jumping. In a 70cm class (for example) - Round 1 will be 70cm. Round 2 will be 75cm for the first half of the course, then the second half of the course will be 80cm and a timed jump off section. You can only enter two Show Jumping classes at Area level and some classes are restricted to those with BS points, so please check the regulations for each class.
Rider attire:
- Show Jackets must be worn, any colour.
- Show Shirts.
- Long boots or jodhpur boots and chaps/gaiters.
- White or beige jodhpurs (new rules allow navy and black).
- Stocks encouraged.
- Hats up to BRC standard (mandatory!)
- Number bib must be worn, bridle numbers are allowed also, but are not visible enough on their own.
- Whips must be the padded type.
- Back protectors are encouraged, but not mandatory.
- Spurs are allowed if needed.
Horse attire:
- All types of bridles are allowed.
- All colour numnah’s are allowed but bright colours are not encouraged.
- Boots can be worn.
- Fly veils and nose nets are allowed.
- Plaiting is not necessary, but is allowed if you want to.
Other notes:
- You cannot use your whip before jumping the first fence.
- Course walk times are announced in advance and usually 2hourly so don’t miss your course walks as you probably won’t get another chance.
- Wait for the bell before you begin.
- If you get eliminated in round 1, you cannot take part in round 2.
- Three refusals is elimination.
- Fall of a rider is elimination.
** SHOW JUMPING JUDGES TIP **
“Walk your course the exact route you will ride it. Explore the arena, don’t cut corners. You may notice things on foot that you need to be aware of when on your horse.”
- Emily Adams, BS judge.
Rider attire:
- Show Jackets must be worn, any colour.
- Show Shirts.
- Long boots or jodhpur boots and chaps/gaiters.
- White or beige jodhpurs (new rules allow navy and black).
- Stocks encouraged.
- Hats up to BRC standard (mandatory!)
- Number bib must be worn, bridle numbers are allowed also, but are not visible enough on their own.
- Whips must be the padded type.
- Back protectors are encouraged, but not mandatory.
- Spurs are allowed if needed.
Horse attire:
- All types of bridles are allowed.
- All colour numnah’s are allowed but bright colours are not encouraged.
- Boots can be worn.
- Fly veils and nose nets are allowed.
- Plaiting is not necessary, but is allowed if you want to.
Other notes:
- You cannot use your whip before jumping the first fence.
- Course walk times are announced in advance and usually 2hourly so don’t miss your course walks as you probably won’t get another chance.
- Wait for the bell before you begin.
- If you get eliminated in round 1, you cannot take part in round 2.
- Three refusals is elimination.
- Fall of a rider is elimination.
** SHOW JUMPING JUDGES TIP **
“Walk your course the exact route you will ride it. Explore the arena, don’t cut corners. You may notice things on foot that you need to be aware of when on your horse.”
- Emily Adams, BS judge.