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Advanced Specifications for Show Jumping Competition (for complete specifications refer to USEF Rules For Eventing):
• Maximum course length 600m
• Speed 375mpm
• Jumping efforts 13-15
• Height 4'1"
• Spread 4'9"
• Spread triple bar 5'5"
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 Intermediate Level Show Jumping
Teaching Requirements.
Advanced level riders should have a confirmed, correct,
supple, and secure independent seat.
Advanced level riders should have the strength and stabil-
ity 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. 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 instinctually and seamlessly 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.
ADVANCED SHOW JUMPING
Teaching and Rider
Requirements
