What are the similarities between hunters and jumpers?
Answer Hello there, People often refer to hunters and jumpers in the same breath because the shows are often lumped together and many who become successful jumpers start out in the hunter ring, but there are definite differences between the two styles of riding. Hunters are focused on a steady, even ride around a course of usually 8-12 jumps. The horse is expected to approach each jump quietly, maintain a steady rhythm between jumps, and the rider is often judged as to their ability to maintain this as well as their position. Also, the horses form over each jump is extremely important. The types or size of the fences may vary depending on the class, but smooth, steady round with flashy jumping ability will win the class. You want no rubs on any fences and a rail down, almost always puts you out of the ribbons. In general the fences tend to be between 3 feet and 3 feet 9 inches in height. Also, many times the fences are set to have a certain amount of strides and are designed to only be
