|
|
Cross country requires more than the ability to jump well. Confidence and courage are needed in horse and rider in order to tackle the wide range of obstacles that are thrown at them. Jumps are sited in awkward positions. At the top and bottom of steep hills, going uphill or downhill. |
|
|
|
|
There are many different types of jumps. There are bounce fences this is when a combination fence. Where there is no non jumping stride between the elements. Corner fences are jumps that have a point out to the side. There's water fences which are fences commonly featured on cross-country courses. You and your horse should get more used to these kind of jumps. |  |
|
 |
Clothing in cross-country is also a very important part. In cross-country your expected to wear field boots, jodhpurs, white shirt, jacket, and helmet. Wearing these clothes will show the judges you care about your appearance. |  |
|
|
|
In cross-country there are many obstacles you go through. You could have a downhill fence, then a water fence, and who knows a bounce fence. You'll never know what your coming across. Always be aware of where your going. |  |
|
|
|
You could not have a cross-country competition without being judge. In cross-country you are judged on optimum time. If the horse refuses or rider falls off then points are deducted. |  |
|
|
|
The final important topic in cross-country is the location. To practice for your competition you can practice anywhere with proper precaution. The real competition can also be anywhere also. With safe, compatible ground they can be where you want them to be. |  |
