Horse Jump Research Paper

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If you own a horse, ride a horse or just love everything about horses, you may find yourself interested in learning more about the various types of horse jumping equipment available. Some horse jumps are more difficult to navigate than others. Whether you are interested in entering a jumping event, or you just want to learn more about the art of jumping, knowing the various types of horse jumps used during competitions and training is beneficial.
Types of Horse Jumps

Bounce (No-Stride) Horse Jumps

A no-stride jump is created using multiple fences that are spaced in such a way as to prevent the horse from taking full strides between jumps. A no-stride jump may consist of a set of just two jumps or several jumps. As the number of fences increases,
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These jumps can either be created for a single jump or to perform multiple jumps. If multiple jumps are desired, a bank jump is built to resemble a ‘staircase.’ These jumps can be approached from either the downhill or uphill side. However, the horse finds it easier to navigate the uphill approach. The Burlingham Sports Flower Stairs Set at HorseLoverZ.com is weather-resistant, consists of materials that never need to be painted and can be filled with sand to ensure stability even in the windiest of environments.

Hogsback Horse Jump

This jump is frequently seen in advanced equestrian events. The hogsback jump consists of three uneven poles, each at a different height. The highest pole occupies the middle position. The Stacker & Stacker Stand Combo from Burlingham Sports is available in a variety of colors. This combo set can reach heights up to 3’6” (using standard 3” increments).

Wall

These jumps resemble brick or stone. However, for the safety of the horse and the rider, these walls consist of lightweight material so that they will fall over in the event of an accident. At HorseLoverZ.com, we offer the customizable Burlingham Sports Culvert in grey or brown stone as well as the Picket Fence Wall by