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Intermediate Specifications for Show Jumping Competition (for complete specifications refer to USEF Rules For Eventing):
• Maximum Course Length: 600m
• Speed: 350mpm
• Jumping Efforts: 12-14
• Height: 3'11"
• Spread: 4'7"
• Triple Bar Spread: 5'3"
Position, Balance, Aids
Required at this level:
The coach should confirm and strengthen all the elements
of position, balance, and application of the aids as detailed
under Starter through Preliminary Level Show Jumping
Teaching Requirements.
Intermediate level riders should have a confirmed, correct,
supple, and secure independent seat.
Intermediate level riders should develop the strength
and stability to maintain an independent seat in
various jumping and galloping positions for sustained
intervals as needed for both the show jumping
and cross-country phases.
INTERMEDIATE SHOW JUMPING
Teaching and Rider
Requirements
It is the independent seat, in all jumping and galloping
positions, which permits:
• The rider to maintain elastic contact and connection
throughout the jumping effort.
• The use of independent, coordinated aids to:
• Generate balance, energy, and the correct speed,
• Ride an accurate track and line,
• Lengthen or shorten the stride.
• To move between galloping and jumping positions without
loss of rhythm, balance, or focus.
• To adjust their position in support of their horse's balance,
loss of balance, or way of going, or to influence the shape
of the horse's jump and the speed/balance on landing,
without interfering with the horse's jumping effort.
