show jumping courses

Show jumping courses are arranged layouts of fences that horses and riders navigate in a set order within an arena. The course challenges their skill, accuracy, and speed, with jumps varying in height and complexity. Riders must guide their horse over each obstacle without knocking down rails or refusing, while maintaining a smooth pace. The course is designed to test the horse-rider team's ability to combine agility, control, and speed, with penalties for faults like knocking down jumps or refusing. Successful completion requires precision, teamwork, and strategic route choices to achieve the fastest clear round or the lowest penalties.