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Show jumping fences are often over six
feet, (2meters), high.
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In competition, a first refusal will
cost you 6 penalty points.
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The highest officially recorded jump
is over 9 feet, (3meters).
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A 'clear round' means no fences were
knocked down.
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The longest officially recorded jump
is over 32 feet, (10.5 meters).
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In showjumping, men and women compete
separately.
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7.
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Although solid in appearance, show
jumps are easily knocked down.
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'Walking the course' is done on your
horse, just prior to the event.
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White flags indicate the left hand
side of a jump, red indicates right.
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10.
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When jumping, riders usually ride in
longer stirrups than usual.
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