The world of show jumping is littered with glamorous events, but not all of them are equally prestigious. Certain events garner more attention and prestige than others, and these are the ones you should be aiming to qualify for if you want to climb up the show jumping ladder. The Olympics are the most prestigious show-jumping competition in the world, but unfortunately they don’t award medals in individual jumping events. Instead, they only have team competitions that include both jumping and eventing disciplines (more on eventing in a bit). Other prestigious jumping competitions include the World Equestrian Games (WESG), the Global Champions Tour (GCT), the Pan American Games (PAG), and the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WOWE). These are all major show-jumping events with high entry fees and expectations. If you’re planning to compete in show jumping, it's important to know which events you should try to qualify for and why.

The Olympics

The Olympics might not be a show jumping competition, but they are one of the most prestigious events in the world. This event is open to both professional and amateur athletes, but only the top athletes in each discipline can actually compete. The Olympics only include a few equestrian disciplines, and show jumping isn’t one of them. If you want to compete in the Olympics, you need to specialize in another discipline like dressage, eventing, or jumping. If you compete in the Olympics, you’ll be representing your country in the equestrian event. You’ll be expected to do your very best and demonstrate the best traits of your country’s horseback riders.

WOWE

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is a biennial show jumping competition that takes place in a different city each time. This event is organized by the international governing body for equestrian sports, the Federation Equestre International (FEI). The goal of the WOWE is to promote the sport of equestrianism across the globe and help athletes gain valuable experience in a competitive setting. The WOWE is one of the most prestigious show-jumping events that takes place outside of the Olympics, and it’s open to both professional and amateur athletes. The WOWE is a great event to compete in if you want to experience a new culture, travel to a new continent, and compete in a major show-jumping event.

The Global Champions Tour (GCT)

The Global Champions Tour (GCT) is a show jumping competition for professional riders. The GCT is a joint effort between the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the Global Equestrian Tour (GET). The GCT is held year-round in different countries across the globe. The GCT is an excellent event to compete in if you want to travel and compete in a lot of shows each season. The GCT is a great way to get yourself noticed by potential sponsors and land a lucrative contract to compete internationally. The GCT is also a great way to challenge yourself and see how you fare against the best riders in the world.

The Pan American Games (PAG)

The Pan American Games (PAG) are an international sporting event that takes place every two years. The PAG is a multi-sport event that includes a wide range of disciplines, including equestrianism. The PAG is a good event to compete in if you’re looking to get more experience in show jumping and want to travel internationally. The PAG is a great opportunity to travel around the world, compete in various disciplines, and make new friends while doing so.

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Show jumping is an exciting equestrian discipline that tests the rider’s ability to perform on a horse, navigate the course, and successfully negotiate the obstacles that are placed on the ground. If you’re serious about becoming a show jumper, it’s important to know which events to aim for and why. The Olympics are the most prestigious show-jumping competition in the world, but unfortunately they don’t award medals in individual jumping events. Instead, they only have team competitions that include both jumping and eventing disciplines (more on eventing in a bit). Other prestigious jumping competitions include the World Equestrian Games (WOWE), the Global Champions Tour (GCT), the Pan American Games (PAG), and the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WOWE). These are all major show-jumping events with high entry fees and expectations. If you’re planning to compete in show jumping, it's important to know which events you should try to qualify for and why.