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Guides and insights on show jumping: how to evaluate a horse, read a pedigree, and understand bloodlines and studbooks.
Anti-doping and veterinary checks in show jumping: horses and athletes
How anti-doping and veterinary inspection work in FISE show jumping: checks on horses and athletes, medication authorisation, horse welfare and the integrity of sport. Explained and discussed.
Rules · 2026-09-15The jump-off in show jumping: what it is, when it happens and how the standings work
What the jump-off (barrage) is in show jumping under the FISE rules: when it happens, how it is built, the standings by faults and time, and what happens if you don't start. Explained and discussed.
Rules · 2026-09-15Whip, spurs and horse welfare in show jumping
What the FISE rules say about horse welfare and the use of whip and spurs in show jumping: the ban on brutality, aids as encouragement and never as punishment. Explained and discussed.
Rules · 2026-09-15Warm-up arena rules in show jumping: fences, flags and safety
How the warm-up arena works in show jumping under the FISE rules: who may enter, which fences you can jump and how, the flags and direction, the permitted heights, the Steward's role and the safety rules.
Rules · 2026-09-15Style classes in show jumping: when how you ride matters, not just clear rounds
What FISE style classes are: judged classes where a jury assesses the quality of the riding (position, aids, harmony of horse and rider), not just clear rounds and time. How the scoring works and what the rules say about the whip.
Rules · 2026-09-15Young horses in show jumping: which heights they can compete at by age
The heights and classes allowed to a 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8-year-old horse under the FISE rules: limits by period, classes reserved for Young Horses and the logic of protecting the growing horse.
Rules · 2026-09-15Sanctions, disqualifications and appeals in show jumping: how they work
The graduated range of FISE sanctions in show jumping: warning, fine from 20 to 200 euro, warning card and disqualification. Who imposes them, what they entail and how to appeal. Explained and discussed.
Rules · 2026-09-15Rider dress and safety in show jumping: helmet, body protector and regulation attire
What the FISE rules require on dress and safety: CE helmet always mandatory when mounted, body protector for Under 18s, jacket and colours, a fine for non-compliance. Explained and discussed.
Rules · 2026-09-15Show jumping competition types under FISE rules: the pyramid of events
How show jumping events are classified under the FISE rules: club, promotional, training shows, development shows, national star-rated events and internationals. The pyramid of competitions explained.
Rules · 2026-09-15Show jumping obstacle types: vertical, oxer, water, ditch and combinations (FISE)
A guide to show jumping obstacle types under the FISE rules: vertical, oxer, water jump, ditch, banks, combinations, closed and alternative obstacles, with measures and the technical why.
Rules · 2026-09-15Show jumping officials: who decides what in the arena
Ground Jury President, Ground Jury, Steward, Course Designer, Show Director and Starter: roles and duties of FISE show jumping officials, and who protects the horse's welfare.
Rules · 2026-09-14How you get eliminated in show jumping: disobediences, falls and course errors
The causes of elimination in show jumping under the FISE rules: disobediences (refusal, run-out, resistance, halt, circle), fall, course error, exceeding the time limit. Explained and discussed.
Rules · 2026-09-13The show jumping course: course walk, obstacles and combinations
How a show jumping course works under the FISE rules: the course walk on foot, the bell and the 45 seconds to start, combinations (7-12 m between elements), the water ditch and banks. Explained and discussed.
Rules · 2026-09-12Time allowed and speed in show jumping: how they work (FISE rules)
How speed and time allowed are computed in show jumping under the FISE National Regulation: 300/325/350 m/min by class, the time-allowed formula and time penalties. Explained and discussed.
Rules · 2026-09-11FISE show jumping rules: the complete, reasoned guide
An independent guide to the FISE show jumping rules: who governs what (FISE and FEI), classes and heights, tables and jump-off, penalties, licences. Explained and discussed, with the official sources.
Data & Transparency · 2026-06-18Two 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 · 2026-06-11The horse–rider partnership and rideability in show jumping
Why the horse–rider partnership matters in show jumping: rideability and the right match make as much difference as raw talent.
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.
Breeds · 2026-06-11BWP (Belgian Warmblood): the Belgian horse in show jumping
The BWP (Belgian Warmblood) studbook: founded in 1955, with an international foundation stock and a strong show jumping vocation.
Breeds · 2026-06-11Hanoverian: the German warmblood in show jumping
The Hanoverian studbook: origins (State Stud of Celle, 1735), base in Verden and a consistent place among the top show jumping studbooks.
Breeds · 2026-06-11Oldenburg and Oldenburg-International (OS) in show jumping
The Oldenburg studbook and the OS jumper register: origins, base in Vechta and a place among the top jumping studbooks per the WBFSH.
Breeds · 2026-06-11Selle Français: the French sport horse in show jumping
The Selle Français studbook: the French sport horse, at the top of the WBFSH jumping sire and studbook rankings.
Breeds · 2026-06-11Zangersheide: the show jumping studbook and the «Z» suffix
Zangersheide: the studbook created with a show jumping focus, recognisable by the «Z» suffix on registered horses' names.
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.
Insights · 2026-06-11Studbook or breed? The difference for the show jumping horse
What distinguishes a studbook from a breed in the sport horse, and why many show jumpers are identified by their registration studbook.
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.
Breeds · 2026-06-10Holsteiner: the German warmblood in show jumping
The Holsteiner: originating in Schleswig-Holstein, considered the oldest of the warmbloods and a dominant force in international show jumping.
Breeds · 2026-06-10KWPN: the Dutch sport horse in show jumping
The KWPN studbook: origins (1969), the 1988 «Royal» title and its leading role in international show jumping.
Insights · 2026-06-10The Italian Saddle Horse (Sella Italiano) in show jumping
The Sella Italiano, the Italian sport horse managed by MASAF: origins, characteristics, use in show jumping and the initiatives to promote national breeding.
Stallions · 2026-06-10Chacco-Blue: profile of the show jumping stallion
Profile of Chacco-Blue, a Mecklenburg stallion (Chambertin x Contender): for years the number-one jumping sire in the WBFSH rankings and sire of Explosion W.
Stallions · 2026-06-10Cornet Obolensky: profile of the show jumping stallion
Profile of Cornet Obolensky, a BWP stallion born in 1999: origins (Clinton I), career with Marco Kutscher and breeding influence with over 3,000 offspring.
Stallions · 2026-06-10Diamant de Semilly: profile of the show jumping stallion
Profile of Diamant de Semilly, a Selle Français stallion born in 1991: team world champion in 2002 and among the top WBFSH jumping sires for 14 years.
Stallions · 2026-06-10Kannan: profile of the show jumping stallion
Profile of Kannan, a KWPN stallion born in 1992 (by Voltaire): French Champion, sire of Olympic champion Nino des Buissonnets and a WBFSH top sire.
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.