Show jumping is a popular Olympic sport for a reason—it requires much discipline and skill from the rider and their equine partner, it’s very challenging, and it’s exciting to watch.
It is a competitive sport where the equestrian and his or her horse jump through obstacles under a time limit. Even if that sounds simple, the obstacles in every show are challenging, requiring rigid training for both the four-legged partner and the rider. It’s not as easy as Olympians make it look!