Skills

Jump Height

Jumps have a natural arc that increases after they launch, and declines before they land. Maximum jump height refers to the highest point of that arc. This means the rider must correctly judge their approach, charge and release (space) to gain the height necessary to make it over an obstacle. As jump skill increases, it becomes easier to clear lower level jumps with less preparation, but easier to "over jump". Outside of multiplayer server events that score players based on appropriate skill (using a jump height that matches the jump itself), this has no real significance to horse or rider.

Jump Distance

Jumping without pressing W plays a jump animation on the spot. It is holding W that gives the jump forward motion, and this is further affected by speed. Jumping in a higher gait (speed) covers more distance the faster you go, and this scales further depending on the gait used and the speed skill. Certain gaits - specifically walk, trot and canter - are fixed speeds and are unaffected by skill level, so a horse with level 1 and another with level 5 will not cover more distance while jumping at canter. At maximum speed and jump, it is possible to jump over gaps up to 11 blocks wide with good timing.

Jump Refusals

Jump refusals are very common in low level horses, but are not influenced by the jump skill or successful vs unsuccessful jumps. It is affinity that determines risk of refusal, so it is easier to begin training jump after increased bonding and training in other skills. 

 FUN FACT  

The most challenging jump is a triple bar that is 5B tall and 5B wide. It is only possible to jump at a gallop and requires perfect timing for charge, takeoff and launching phase to make clear all bars and cover the entire jump distance.

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