How high can a horse jump?
In competition, obstacles up to 1.60 m are jumped; the historical world record for high jump exceeds 2.40 m.
Detailed explanation
In show jumping competitions, top-level international events include obstacles around 1.60 m high. Specific high jump record (puissance) events have exceeded 2.30 m. The historical world record for horse high jump, set in the mid-20th century, exceeds 2.40 m, an exceptional mark not achieved in regular competition. For an average sport horse, regularly jumping heights of 1.10-1.30 m already represents a remarkable level that requires specific preparation.
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