Show Jumping, also known as "
stadium jumping", "
open jumping", or simply "
jumping", is a part of a group of
English riding equestrian events that also includes
dressage,
eventing,
hunters, and
equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at
horse shows throughout the world, including the
Olympics. Sometimes shows are limited exclusively to jumpers, sometimes jumper classes are offered in conjunction with other English-style events, and sometimes show jumping is but one division of very large, all-breed competitions that include a very wide variety of disciplines. Jumping classes may be governed by various national
horse show sanctioning organizations, such as the
United States Equestrian Federation in the
USA. International competitions are governed by the rules of the
International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI, from the body's French name of
Fédération Équestre Internationale).