Show jumping enjoys its place, both nationally and internationally, as one of the most popular and perhaps most recognizable equestrian events, aside from Thoroughbred horse racing. At its highest competitive level, show jumping is recognized as one of the three Olympic equestrian disciplines alongside both dressage and eventing. Essentially, what pole vaulting, high jump and hurdles are to track and field, show jumping is to equestrian sport.
Spectator friendly and easy to understand, the object for the show jumper is to negotiate a series of obstacles, where emphasis is placed on height and width, and to do so without lowering the height (knocking down) or refusing to jump any of the obstacles. The time taken to complete the course is also a factor. The show jumping course tests a horse’s athleticism, agility and tractability while simultaneously testing a rider’s precision, accuracy and responsiveness. While its actual origins remain somewhat unclear, competitive show jumping has nonetheless enjoyed immense popularity worldwide since the early 1900s, and the discipline continues to enjoy growth and prosperity. In today’s show ring, horses and ponies of all sizes and breeds compete in classes representing varying levels of challenge. Likewise, classes exist for virtually every level of rider from the novice amateur to the seasoned international professional.
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations™ Ocala CSIO5*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala CSIO5*-LLN in Ocala, Fla., hosted at the ...
U.S. Jumping Team Takes to Top of Podium in Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*
Wellington, Fla. – Under the lights of the main arena at Wellington International, the U.S. Jumping Team marked their eleventh win as ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the ...
USET Foundation’s ‘A Night for Aachen’ Benefit Dazzles in the Desert
Nearly $500,000 Raised in Support of U.S. Equestrian Athletes and Teams Ahead of 2026 FEI World Championships February 2, 2026 ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for 2026 Longines League of Nations™ Abu Dhabi CSIO5*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Abu ...
US Equestrian Announces Athletes for 2026 Horsemastership Training Session
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who have been invited to participate in the 2026 Horsemastership Training Session, ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup Vejer de la Frontera CSIO3*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations Final CSIO5*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations St. Tropez CSIO5*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the ...
Updates Announced for 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals. ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup Spruce Meadows CSIO5*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the ...
U.S. Jumping Team Tops Podium in FEI Jumping Nations Cup Traverse City CSIO3*
Traverse City, Mich. – The U.S. Jumping Team finished with a win in the $75,000 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Traverse ...
U.S. Jumping Team Takes Second in Agria Jumping Nations Cup Falsterbo CSIO5*
Falsterbo, Sweden – The U.S. Jumping Team earned a second-place podium finish in the Agria Jumping Nations Cup Falsterbo CSIO5*, ...
Laura Kraut and Baloutinue Earn Podium Finish in Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5*
Aachen, Germany – Laura Kraut and Baloutinue delivered a standout performance in the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5* closing ...
U.S. Jumping Team Hoists Trophy in Historic Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*
Aachen, Germany – The U.S. Jumping Team delivered a tremendous performance in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, finishing atop the ...
US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected to U.S. Jumping Team for CHIO Aachen
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at CHIO ...
U.S. Jumping Team Finishes in Fifth Place in the Longines League of Nations™ Rotterdam CSIO5*-LLN
Rotterdam, Netherlands – The U.S. Jumping Team finished fifth in the third leg of the Longines League of Nations™ at CHIO ...
