There are two types of scoring systems in show jumping: Table A and Table C. In table A type, each of the fault is penalized with certain no. of penalties while table C types are known as speed competitions in which faults incurred are converted into seconds and then added to the time taken to complete the round.
Winning The Competition
The horse and rider combination who incurs least no. of penalties, or completes the course in the fastest time or who gains the highest scores is declared the winner depending on the type of competition.
Tie-Break
In the case of a tie, a jump-off takes place over a raised and shortened course and the course is timed. If again the faults accumulated in the jump-off are tied, then the fastest time wins.
Penalties
Horse and rider may be penalized for disobediences, falls, knockdowns and touches and time penalties. Some of the situations are:-
Refusal to jump (stopping in front of the obstacle and then backing up or circling to make the jump
Running out means evading or passing the obstacle
Loss of forward movement when the horse comes to a standstill before attempting the obstacle
Circling
Knocking down an obstacle and a foot in the water
Deviation from the course like omitting a compulsory turning point or do not follow the course as per the published plan.
Exceeding the time limit
Updated On :02 Jul, 2022
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