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Show Jumping
Fun Facts
Classic Series
FEI
100

How shallow or deep can water be in a water jump xc

  1. The maximum depth of the water must not exceed 35cm (just over a foot)
  2. The minimum width of water must be 5cm (about 1.8 inches) 
100

Is saluting manditory in show jumping

no, but it's classy

100

True or False- The show jumping arena must be enclosed. During an event all entrances and exits must be physically closed.

True

100

During Examination horse(s) are to be presented in a ______. For Inspections horses should be presented in _______. 

Examination = halter

Inspection = Bridle

100

What Area VII shows host FEI Events

Spring Aspen, Rebecca, Fall Spokane
200

If an athlete falls can they get back on?

No at all levels, fall of rider results in elimination.

200

How Long after the Show Jump Judge blows the buzzer until you have to jump the first fence

a)30 sec
b) 45 sec
c) 60 sec

b 45 seconds

200

What is the result of not wearing a bridle tag after 3pm the day before competition? 

verbal warning, 

repeated offences could incur $50 fine

200

Classic Series MER's are good for how  many months
a)18 months
b) 6 months
c)24 months

c) 24

200
Is a shadbelly required for FEI competitions?

NO

300

In dressage and show jumping, can you wear an air vest without a body protector vest under it. 

YES! Rules was re-written to allow only air vest in dressage and showjumping phases.
300

True or False In Show Jumping, if there is a refusal or run-out without a knock-down at the next attempt the athlete must retake

a) all the elements
b) only the missed element
c) the athlete can decide

a) The athlete must retake all of the elements

300

What does the helmet certification ASTM OR SEI stand for

ASTM-American Society for Testing and Materials
SEI- Safety Equipment Estitute

300

If you fall off on roads and tracks can you get back on and proceed. YES or NO.

Yes!

300
TRUE or FALSE- Spurs are required in dresage for FEI Competitions

As of Dec 2023- Spurs are now optional and must be made of metal.

400

Are you required to wear a jacket in DRESSAGE at the preliminary level?

NO. Jackets are not required Starter-Preliminary. They are required for Intermediate and Advancec.

400

The show jumping course must be posted ___ min before the start of the division.

a)60 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 24 hours

b) 30 minutes

400

Where can you find a lot of information about shows, entry deadlines, if RV hook ups are offered, etc

THE OMNIBUS! :)

400
What are the phases of long format A,B,C D

A- Roads and Tracks
B- Steeplechase
C- Roads and Tracks
D- Cross Country

400
What does FEI stand for

Federation Equestrian International

500

By what date must all horses competing in USEF licensed or endorsed competitions must be microchipped.

Beginning December 1, 2025, all horses competing in USEF licensed or endorsed competitions must be microchipped

500

In a multi day event, jackets are required for what levels in show jumping. 

Prelim- Avanced must wear jackets.
Starter-Midified are not required to wear jackets.

500

True of False: The favorite americal snickers candy  bar was named after a horse "Snickers"

TRUE- Snickers was the name of a particularly beloved horse in the Mars family or Mars Equestrian.

500

True of False: Between the starts and finishes of Phases A and C, Athletes may dismount and proceed on foot beside their Horse.

 TRUE- however Athletes must be mounted to pass through the start and finish flags of both Phases. 

500

List the FEI CCI5* Events in 2024 

Adelaide, Kentucky, Badminton, Luhmuhlen, Burghley, Maryland, Pau