Showjumping

Get started with showjumping from choosing your first competition to understanding different jump types. Articles cover rules, governing bodies, famous riders and advice for young riders.

Britain's Showjumping Success

Britain has dominated showjumping for decades, yet rarely gets the credit it deserves compared to football and tennis.

Children and Showjumping

Kids can start showjumping through Pony Club taster sessions, progressing to competitions based on their riding skills rather than age.

Cross Country Riding and Jumping

Cross country riding demands serious horsemanship, with four sections of roads, tracks, steeplechase and massive obstacles up to 4 miles long.

Different Types of Jumps

Show jumps range from simple verticals to complex hog's backs, while cross country jumps present their own distinct challenges for horse and rider teams.

Dressage: Horse Riding Discipline

Dressage is a horse riding discipline based on set movements performed in an arena, judged on balance, rhythm and the harmony between rider and horse.

Showjumping Competitions

How showjumping competitions work in the UK, from local club events to BSJA-affiliated contests for all levels.

Showjumping Governing Bodies

The British Showjumping Association and other UK governing bodies that oversee competitions, safety and rules for equestrian sports.

Showjumping Heroes

Meet the legendary riders and horses who shaped showjumping through exceptional skill, trust and dedication to the sport.

Showjumping Rules

The British Showjumping Association and FEI set out rules covering everything from rider safety gear to fence heights and who's eligible to compete.

Showjumping: Where to Start

Get started with showjumping competitions, from finding your first event to understanding what you'll need to get going.