showjump

I have played polo since i was 12 and also showjump.

Spectators were left holding their breath until the very last showjump fence was cleared for it all to end like a film script.

Sunday sees the exciting climax of the three-day event, when riders showjump in reverse order of merit.

MADI has had several outings - ODE Dressage and Showjump training days.

Traditionally at Burghley, those competitors who pass the horse inspection on Sunday morning showjump in reverse order to decide the final placings, with the top 25 jumping in the afternoon.

He continued to showjump, including appearances at the Royal Tournament and other smaller shows, although from 1980 he was gradually retired from the sport as he reached the age of 18 .

"The show jumping is a little bit bigger now and, as always, you need a horse that can showjump, especially in the Olympic Games where in the individual there is a second round of showjumping."

When smeared on the horses they suffer a burning sensation if they fail to clear the showjump bars, the idea being that they will strain themselves to jump higher and in doing so avoid the burning.

Capsaicin is a derivative of the chilli pepper plant and, when used improperly, can cause the horses to suffer a burning sensation if they fail to clear the showjump bars, thereby straining themselves to jump higher to avoid the pain.