SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION
Each competitor must clear a determined number of fences, made up of movable parts, in a limited time and in a certain order. The table determines the way in which the faults are counted.
 

TABLE A
Faults are penalised in penalty points:
4 penalties for a fence which is knocked over when jumping;
4 penalties for a first disobedience;
4 penalties for a second disobedience;
Elimination for a third disobedience.
This table can be judged against or not against the clock.
 
TABLE C
Faults are counted in seconds which are added to the time taken by the rider to complete the course.
 
JUMP OFF
In the case of a tie in terms of results, the competitors take part in a jump off, during which they only jump part of the initial course. 
 
STRIDE 
This is an essential word in show jumping, especially with regard to the “number of strides“ which the rider chooses to take between two fences. Indeed, on a show jumping course, the space between two successive fences is calculated in such a way that the rider is obliged to interrupt his horse’s galloping stride. The length of a normal stride varies between 3m and 3.5m. Before the class, the competitors walk the course and measure the distances between the fences using their own strides.
 
PADDOCK
Area where the horses warm up before the class and cool down after the class