JumpCross before Xcountry?

[Orangehorse]

Have you seen the article in the BHS magazine about Jump Cross?
With all the fuss about improving riding skills for the eventing, and the cross country in particular, I wondered if it would be a good idea for people to get up to a high level doing Jump Cross, where the fences fall down, BEFORE they venture out onto a traditional cross country course.

Ironically, often people find the cross country easier than show jumping, but maybe there is less skill required to clear a small cross country fence, than a higher show jumping course.

 

[Mindyminx]

No, no, no!!!! It's not just about clearing the xc fence, it's about the prep, the balance and the control in between them, which is quite far removed from showjumping in a roped arena. If people want to go and jumpcross, go for it, please don't confuse it with the wonderful sport of eventing, which considers all three disciplines and not just one.