Jumping Process
The airborne phase of the jumping process occurs between stance phases of the fore and hind limbs, and is therefore biomechanically equivalent to a highly suspended or elevated canter stride. For this reason, horses typically approach obstacles at the canter. The jumping process can be broken down into five phases:
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