.The practice of jumping over obstacles in riding develops horseman’s physical qualities, as well as psychological ones, namely: ability, strenght, resistance, balance, but also trust in one’s own strenghts, spirit of observation, courage.

The jumps over obstacles have to be performed moderately and, above all, the horse will not be required more than it can do.

The beginning horseman needs an obedient horse, a horse that approaches the obstacle calmly and firmly, that does not stop when it comes in front of it.