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What are the different types of horse jumps with obstacles?

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There are many. Here are a few. The normal Oxer. This is two verticals put next to eachother to make a wider jump. You get the variation of Oxer Vertical, Ascending or Descending, depending on where the highest bar lies. read more

Types of jumps used include the following: Vertical (or upright) - A jump that consists of poles or planks placed one directly above another with no spread, or width to jump. Oxer - Two verticals close together, to make the jump wider. read more

Types and Order of the Obstacles: Riders must adjust their horse's stride according to the type of obstacle that must be jumped, and the order they occur. For example, a vertical to oxer rides differently from an oxer to vertical. read more

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