Inside equestrian show jumping, the elite sport beloved by famous kids like Grace Wahlberg, Jennifer Gates and Eve Jobs
For the lucky few who compete in it, show jumping is well worth the risks.The niche sport of equestrian show jumping has caught the eye of some of the wealthiest people in the world.
But despite the high stakes and noteworthy names that compete, show jumping remains far outside the public eye.Equestrian jumping has long been associated with royalty.Only the wealthiest of families can afford to break into the sport. Today, prized horses can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The cost of maintaining a horse can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars a month.There are various equestrian disciplines, including dressage, eventing, and show jumping.
Grace and her parents celebrated Valentine's Day at horse stables decorated for the holiday, according to a post shared to Instagram by Wahlberg.John Wofford of the United States competes in the jumping competition at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles.In jumping competitions, riders lead their horses around a course, jumping over a series of obstacles of varying lengths and heights in an allotted amount of time.
Mohamad Al Kumaiti of the United Arab Emirates celebrates a successful jump during the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar.Show jumping uniforms consist of jackets, boots, breeches, jodhpurs, and a protective helmet.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for Masters Grand Slam Indoor
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