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GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY A section of competition that is restricted to nonprofessionals who ride horses owned by themselves or members of their immediate family. Riders in this division must be 18 years or older.
only one or two strides. In the jumper divisions, combinations are usually labeled with the number of the fence, along with “A,” “B,” and “C,” to show the order in which they are supposed to be jumped. Another name for a combination is an in-andout.
Bank
Cooler
An earthen mound, on and off of which horses must jump. These are frequently used in derby style competitions.
A blanket used to cover a horse that is heated or sweating after a competition or workout. A cooler, often made of wool or mesh material, aids the horse in cooling off without catching a chill. Coolers are often presented as awards for the winner of a class.
Amateur-Owner Division
Clean Round When riders complete the course without incurring any faults.
Ditch Combination A series of jumps, usually two or three in a row, set to challenge the horse’s ability to jump successively after taking
A shallow depression dug into the show ring that is placed underneath a jump. It is designed to provide a visual distraction to test the horse’s bravery.
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