PofE Jump session 3

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The 5 stages of the jump are approach, take off,

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Do horses jump naturally when in the wild?

• Yes, they enjoy it

• No, they would always take the easy option & go around something

• No, they never jump in the wild

• They only jump when running away from threat

Open Ended

Describe how a horse would jump in the wild

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For showjumping, the shape that enables horses to achieve maximum height and clearance of the fence is called a

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 Objectives:

1.

Compare & contrast techniques for SJ & XC

2.

Discuss stride length for SJ & XC

3.

Explain the use of poles & grids to develop
technique

4.

Define and discuss related distances and their use

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SJ:

XC:

Speed: 325 – 350 mpm
Duration: < 2mins
No. of fences: 8 – 12 (approx)
Scoring:
Pole down – 4 faults
1strefusal - 4 faults
2ndrefusal – elimination
Fall – elimination
Time – 1 fault for every
second over time allowed

Speed: 435 – 600mpm
Duration: 4 - 10 mins
No. of fences: 15 - 30
Scoring:
1stRefusal – 20 penalties
2nd refusal – 40 penalties
3rdrefusal – elimination
Fall – elimination
Time – 0.4 penalties for every
second over optimum time

Open Ended

How do the differences between SJ & XC affect how the horse jumps?

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Open Ended

How are SJ and XC fences designed differently?

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Open Ended

How does the rider's position differ when jumping SJ and XC?

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Longer:
Downhill,
Low spread fences,
Outside,
Bigger fences,
XC

Shorter:
Uphill,
Upright fences (planks)
Inside,
Smaller fences,
SJ

Draw

Draw a diagram which shows the difference between a groundline and a false ground line

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Improves horse & rider:
Rhythm
Athleticism & suppleness
Technique
Confidence
Balance
Straightness

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 Combination – numbered 3a, 3b, 3c

 Related distance – numbered separately

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eg , 3 & 4

 Up to 6 strides between

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 How can they be used to train horse / rider??

Draw

How could you use a related distance to help improve a horse that rushes?