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Guides and insights on show jumping: how to evaluate a horse, read a pedigree, and understand bloodlines and studbooks.
Two in three show jumping horses are foreign: how international is show jumping in Italy
HorseReport.ai analysis of 8,861 horses: only 33% are Italian, 67% of foreign registration (Germany 14.5%, Belgium, France, Netherlands). A movement strongly reliant on imports.
Data & Transparency · 2026-06-17Most common studbooks and sires in Italian show jumping: the numbers on 8,861 horses
HorseReport.ai analysis of 8,861 horses: the Sella Italiano is the most common studbook (19%), while Cornet Obolensky, Diamant de Semilly and Kannan lead among sires. Studbooks, sires, age and sex compared.
Data & Transparency · 2026-06-16How hard is it to find a horse's data from public sources? What nearly 9,000 profiles reveal
Reconstructing a horse's full profile with free tools is hard: across 8,861 public profiles basic identity is findable, but pedigree only for 59% and the FEI identifier for 36%. Why data opacity is a problem for the sector.
Product · 2026-06-11Data reliability and transparency on HorseReport.ai
How HorseReport.ai ensures transparency: data from official sources (FISE, HorseTelex), aggregated and restructured but never altered, for verifiable reports.
Insights · 2026-06-11Which traits are inherited in the show jumping horse
What genetics says about inherited traits in show jumping: jumping ability is heritable, with estimates varying by breed; conformation and rideability matter too.
Guides · 2026-06-11Checklist for buying a show jumping horse
A practical checklist before buying a show jumping horse: goals, competition record, pedigree, test rides, pre-purchase vet exam and contract aspects.
Rules · 2026-06-11How to start show jumping in Italy
The first steps to start competing in show jumping in Italy: FISE membership, the riding licence (authorisation) and the first categories.
Product · 2026-06-11How HorseReport.ai works: data, structure and analysis
How HorseReport.ai generates a report: aggregating verified data (FISE, HorseTelex), structuring it and analysing it with artificial intelligence, without altering the data.
Insights · 2026-06-11Inbreeding and linebreeding in the show jumper: what to know
The difference between inbreeding and linebreeding in the show jumping horse: how bloodlines are concentrated, what it is for and what the risks are.
Guides · 2026-06-11The most common mistakes when buying a show jumping horse
Mistakes to avoid when buying a show jumping horse: impulse buying, skipping the vet exam, trusting pedigree alone, ignoring the data.
Rules · 2026-06-11Show jumping competition formats: time, two phases and jump-off
The main show jumping competition formats under FEI rules: Table A (against the clock or not), Table C speed, two-phase classes and the jump-off (barrage).
Guides · 2026-06-11Show jumping glossary: the terms to know
A glossary of show jumping terms: clear round, penalties, jump-off, base course, partnership, rideability, studbook and more.
Guides · 2026-06-11Importing a horse from abroad: documents and requirements
What you need to import a show jumping horse from abroad: equine passport with microchip, vaccinations, health certificate, veterinary checks and the FEI passport.
Insights · 2026-06-11The importance of the dam line in a show jumper's pedigree
Why the dam line matters in a show jumping horse's pedigree: mare families, trait transmission and the role of the damsire.
Rules · 2026-06-11FISE show jumping licences: the riding authorisations
How FISE riding authorisations (licences) work in show jumping: what the Brevetto allows, the higher grades and the accessible heights.
Product · 2026-06-11Who a technical report on a show jumping horse is for
Who benefits from a HorseReport.ai technical report: riders, owners and breeders, trainers, buyers and agents, vets and equestrian centres.
Guides · 2026-06-11How to choose your first show jumping horse
Advice for choosing your first show jumping horse: experience suited to the rider, manageable temperament, realistic level, data and the vet exam.
Insights · 2026-06-11A short history of show jumping, from its origins to the Olympics
The origins of show jumping, from fox hunting to the first arena competitions, through to its Olympic debut (1900) and the modern format (1912).
Rules · 2026-06-11How a show jumping competition is structured
How a show jumping competition runs: categories by height, the course and walk, judges and the clock, through to the final standings.
Product · 2026-06-10What a technical report for a show jumping horse contains
The sections of a HorseReport.ai technical report: profile, genealogy, genetic assessment, competition history, AI analysis, economic valuation and recommendations. Built on FISE and HorseTelex data.
Rules · 2026-06-10Show jumping penalties: how they work (Table A)
How penalties are scored in show jumping under FEI rules (Table A): knockdown, refusal, elimination and time penalties.
Guides · 2026-06-10How much does a show jumping horse cost? The price factors
What determines the price of a show jumping horse: level, age, pedigree, training, results and health. A guide to the factors, without misleading figures.
Guides · 2026-06-10The horse pre-purchase veterinary exam: what it covers
What a horse pre-purchase examination (PPE) is and what it includes for a show jumper: clinical exam, soundness/movement assessment and diagnostics such as radiographs and ultrasound.
Guides · 2026-06-09Show jumping categories and heights in Italy (FISE): how they work
How show jumping classes are organised in Italy under the FISE rules: obstacle heights (B100–C155), licences (Brevetto, 1st and 2nd grade) and dedicated young-horse categories.
Guides · 2026-06-09How to read a show jumping horse's pedigree
A practical guide to show jumping pedigrees: sire, dam and damsire, what studbooks and the WBFSH are, what the "Z" suffix means, and why pedigree matters in evaluation.
Insights · 2026-06-09The main show jumping studbooks: KWPN, Selle Français, Holsteiner, BWP, Zangersheide
An overview of the leading show jumping studbooks — KWPN, Selle Français, Holsteiner, Belgian Warmblood and Zangersheide — with origins, country and characteristics, to better understand a horse's pedigree.
Guides · 2026-06-09How to evaluate a show jumping horse: a practical guide
The dimensions to consider when evaluating a show jumping horse: competition record, pedigree and studbook, age, conformation, temperament and health. A practical framework built on verified data.