About the Hunters Jumpers Horses
We offer hunter jumper horses for sale but people unfamiliar with horse shows may be confused by the difference between working hunter classes and jumper classes. Hunters are judged subjectively on the degree to which they meet an ideal standard of manners, style, and way of going.
Conversely, jumper classes are scored objectively based entirely on a numerical score determined only by whether the horse attempts the obstacle, clears it, and finishes the course in the allotted time. Jumper courses are often colorful and at times quite creatively designed.
Jumper courses tend to be much more complex and technical than hunter courses, because riders and horses are not being judged on style.
Hunters have meticulous turnout and tend toward very quiet, conservative horse tack and rider attire. Hunter bits, bridles, crops, spurs and martingales are tightly regulated. Jumpers, while caring for their horses and grooming them well, are not scored on turnout, are allowed a wider range of equipment, and riders may wear less conservative attire, so long as it stays within the rules. However, formal turnout is always preferred, and a neat rider gives a good impression at shows.
Hunt Seat Equitation
In addition to hunters and jumpers, there are equitation classes, sometimes called hunt seat equitation, which judge the ability of the rider. The equipment, clothing and fence styles used in equitation more closely resemble hunter classes, though the technical difficulty of the courses may more closely resemble jumping events. Feel free to contact us for questions or more information about our hunter jumper horses for sale in Holland.
Equitation Horses
Our equitation horses for sale are beautiful big size Dutch warmblood horses with an excellent jumping technique, good flying changes and consistency around courses. Equitation refers to a rider’s position while mounted, and encompasses a rider’s ability to ride correctly and with effective aids. In competitions, this is judged in equitation classes, or classes at horse shows that mainly judge the rider’s performance and control of the horse, as opposed to the performance of the horse.
The Equitation Classes
Equitation classes occur in the Hunt seat, Saddle seat, Dressage, and Western disciplines. A good equitation rider is always in balance with the horse, maintains a correct position in every gait, movement, or over a fence, and possesses a commanding, but relaxed, presence. They are effective riders, able to direct the horse with nearly invisible aids.
The Equestrian Federation
In the United States, the largest organizer of equestrian competitions is the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The organization offers equitation classes at its recognized shows, including those in hunt seat, dressage seat, saddle seat, and Western in the USA.
Feel free to contact us for questions or more information about our equitation or hunter jumper horses for sale.
