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Show jumping tests a rider's ability to combine speed with accuracy over a stadium course comprised of knockdown jumps. The objective is for riders to complete the "obstacle" course with the least amount of penalties being accumulated and without having exceeded the time allowed. Penalties are assessed for knockdowns and refusals. In the event of a tie, or with more than one rider having gone clear, then a timed jump-off is held with the rider having gone the fastest with the least penalties being the winner. Canadian Pony Club Show Jumping competitions are governed by current C.E.F. (Equine Canada) rules. Western Ontario Region provides seven divisions of competition beginning with the height of 2’3” and increasing by 3 inches to a maximum of 3’9”. Each Division consists of two Table "A" rounds and one Table "C" round so each rider may jump 3 rounds plus any jump-off rounds for which they qualify. There is no restriction regarding what Pony Club level riders must have achieved in order to enter any Division, however the Club Show Jumping Representative and District Commissioner must sign each entry form to say they believe that the rider can safely negotiate a course at the maximum height for the Division they entered.
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