What's in a name?

[Horse-Factbook]

I've sure I'm missing something really obvious (like it's supposed to represent the Mersey) but does anybody know why a Liverpool is called a Liverpool?

 

[MereChristmas]

I assume you don’t mean a Liverpool bit?
Or do you mean a water tray show jump? I think this is an American term.

 

[Horse-Factbook]

I assume you don’t mean a Liverpool bit?
Or do you mean a water tray show jump? I think this is an American term.

Thanks, you're right I did mean the jump but I didn't realise it was an American term. I presumed it originated from Liverpool

 

[MereChristmas]

Thanks, you're right I did mean the jump but I didn't realise it was an American term. I presumed it originated from Liverpool

I am not certain but I think I recall reading somewhere it was American.

 

[Horse-Factbook]

I am not certain but I think I recall reading somewhere it was American.

Makes sense really as I've never heard of it and never heard anybody mention to it either

 

[scats]

I think it’s got something to do with the Grand National... at least that’s what I vaguely remember hearing years ago.

 

[Horse-Factbook]

I think it’s got something to do with the Grand National... at least that’s what I vaguely remember hearing years ago.

I heard somewhere that the Grand National was held in Liverpool so you may be onto something there.

 

[Keith_Beef]

According to Spruce Pets,

A Liverpool is a type of water jump. It is similar to an open water jump, but includes a fence before, over, or on both sides of the water. The horse must clear both the fence rails and the water. The obstacle in this jump is typically not as wide as an open water jump.

 

[Horse-Factbook]

According to Spruce Pets,

Thanks but I was wondering why it's called a Liverpool - I thought it was possibly to do with the Mersey but think I'm wrong about that now

 

[scats]

I heard somewhere that the Grand National was held in Liverpool so you may be onto something there.

Yes, it’s in Aintree. Had a nosey on google and think a Liverpool fence in showjumping was named after an old national fence that had a water tray that they jumped over as well as the fence.

 

[humblepie]

Gosh that’s a proper name for a fence. Remember calling water tray fences those back in the day.

 

[Horse-Factbook]

Yes, it’s in Aintree. Had a nosey on google and think a Liverpool fence in showjumping was named after an old national fence that had a water tray that they jumped over as well as the fence.

Thanks