The term refusal refers to a horse stopping in front of a show jumping or cross country jump.
During competitions, refusals during the course result in penalties or, if the horse refuses repeatedly, in an elimination.
Related terms: Cross country, show jumping
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Why is it that horses actually wear blankets, and is the act of turning out horses in the winter without a blanket an act of neglect, or is it the owner’s choice as to whether or not to fit their horses with this winter attire?
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With so many different kinds, how do you go about choosing a saddle pad that’s right for you? Master Saddler Tom Büttner in Dresden can tell you what to look for when choosing a saddle pad.
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Imagine your friend leading you up to a porta-potty-sized box, and telling you to get in. What would you say? How might you feel? What would you be thinking? And most importantly, would you get in?
