Horse Shows: Hunters vs. Jumpers Quiz

Answer: jumper

Rounds are not even timed in a hunter class. Most jumper courses have a time limit and time faults are given if the horse goes over the limit.

Answer: h

In the jumper, it doesn't matter what the horse looks like as it jumps the course.

Answer: j

Jumps in hunter competitions should be natural in appearance -- things that you may possibly come across in a field. Examples would be fences, boxes or panels painted to look like stone or brick walls, shrubs, etc.

Answer: j

Hunter courses tend to have longer, smoother, more flowing lines.

Answer: h

In the hunter competition horses are judged on the manner in which they complete the course. Bucking is a big no-no! In the jumper competiton, the horse can buck all it wants without penalty from the judge as long as it does not go off course. (It probably won't make the rider very happy though!)

Answer: j

Show jumping is one of several equestrian Olympic sports.

Answer: j

Grand Prix is also a level in dressage competition.

Answer: j

While both disciplines are highly competitive, there is more money to be won in the jumper competitons. It seems that it's easier to obtain sponsorships for show jumping competitions.

Answer: j

The hunter world is all about appearing natural. Therefore, certain types of bits (elevator bit, for example) and some items of tack (such as a running martingale) are not allowed because the horse should not need them in order to behave and perform well.

The jumper rules have more of a "whatever it takes to get the job done" attitude. There still are rules to prevent cruelty, but they are much more general.

Answer: h

This is a term used to refer to a horse whose motion is exceptionally low and smooth--not high stepping. This is an important characteristic for a horse in the hunter competition , who is expected to move this way. As far as horses in the jumper competitions, it doesn't matter what they look like as long as they are able to jump well.