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Jumping

Image: Chris Burton and 'Chedington Hazy Toulana' at the 2023 Nations Cup Final In Barcelona - credit Libby Law Photography

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Jumping Rules & Regulations

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FEI World Cup Jumping Series

The FEI World Cup Jumping Series comprises of 13 leagues across all continents. The top placed rider from each series is invited to attend the World Cup Jumping final.

FEI World Cup Jumping

Scoring

For most competitions two types of scoring table are used: Table A and Table C. The most frequently used scoring table is Table A. Each fault is penalised with a certain number of penalties. Each obstacle knocked down incurs 4 penalties, as does the first refusal (this is when the horse stops short in front of the jump or goes around it). The second refusal, as well as any fall, will eliminate the horse and rider.

The classification is established according to the penalties obtained. Often, several riders succeed in jumping a clear round. In this case, there are two possibilities: if the competition does not include a Jump-off, the competitor with the fastest time wins. If the competition does include a Jump-off, those tied for first place jump a new shorter round against the clock. The winner is the one with the fewest penalties accumulated over the reduced course, and in the event of a tied score, time will be the deciding factor.

Competitions judged according to Table C are called speed competitions as the classification is established only according to time. Faults incurred are converted into seconds and added to the time taken to complete the round. In Table A competitions, there is a time allowed; riders who do not complete their round in the time allowed are penalised by 1 fault per second (or part thereof) of excess time.