Show jumping tests the technical jumping skills of the rider and horse, including suppleness, fitness
and athleticism.

Between 12–20 fences are set up in a ring and they have to be jumped in a certain
order. Unlike cross-country obstacles, these fences consist of elements that can be knocked down,
in which case the rider would receive penalty points. 

The test is also timed, with penalties being given for each second over the set time.