Talk:Show jumping

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Contents 1 levels, types of competition, etc. 2 Gem Twist 2.1 POV Problem 3 Laundry list elimination?

[edit] levels, types of competition, etc.

Could someone add a breakdown of various levels like cSIA(amateur) or CSIW, CSIP, etc.? French Wikipedia has this although not a complete list of all the types/levels. A full list would be most helpful! Oh also, can anyone explain the 1m40,1m35, etc.? Is this a reference to the distance of a concourse? like 1m40 = 1.40 meter? Thanks! --Ashley Rovira 19:35, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Ya, ok, i cant let you discuss —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.81.105.242 (talk • contribs) 01:55, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

There is separate article for hyphenated show-jumping. Can I suggest somebody who knows about the subject should try to combine the two articles into one.

To anonymous, I listed the pages at Wikipedia:Duplicate articles also. Rmhermen 18:49, Dec 12, 2003 (UTC)

Technically this article is about Jumping in general, of which Show Jumping is one variety. Equitation and Hunter is even listed here. It's an important disinction since Jumping really does refer to all three, unfortunately its obviously an ambiguous term. Any suggestions as to a more succinct term which is still correct in the Equestrian world? --Domhail 09:13, 17 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Gem Twist

I know nothing about horses but when browsing this category and I clicked on Gem Twist's article. Previously it said this "Gem Twist Was the most famous of all show jumping horses. He was a German horse that was the first Stallion to complete a jump over 8ft high. He was a legend that lives on in many peoples hearts." While that may be true it's lacking a lot of information (not to mention oozing Point of View)! I added some basic information to the Gem Twist article and added the format that the other show jumping horse articles seem to have, but like I said it's lacking a lot of information. If you can fill this out please do so. -ImmortalGoddezz 06:30, 18 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] POV Problem

The original article included the phrase "and the sheer spectacularity and thrill that no other sport can even come close to producing," in refernece to its popularity as an Olympic sport. While this may be true for those who are interested in or participate in equine sports, I feel it shows too much POV to be included. I've edited it out, but I'm open to discussion if someone can show otherwise. Consequentially 19:45, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Laundry list elimination?

Might I propose we eliminate the "laundry list" of famous jumpers altogether? As you may have noticed, it is getting longer and longer, with plenty of room for disagreement.

In the alternative, I suggest someone creates a CATEGORY of "Show Jumpers" --or some similar title, link to it from this article, and then all show jumpers who have articles about them on wikipedia can be linked there instead of here.

My humble opinion is that most of the horse articles with these kinds of lists need to get rid of them both due to NPOV issues but also to fit the guidelines for a good wikipedia article. Comments? Montanabw 22:25, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

I agree with taking them off the Show jumping article. Have you not seen the category Showjumping horses witch these horses are already in!! As for getting 'rid' of them full stop, you would have to get 'rid' of the jockeys/riders as well, as the rider does not win Gold medals on his/her own. This is 'Wiki' they can be edited.

Culnacréann 23:33, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

I meant just in the show jumping article, not everywhere. Not paid much attention to the category, actually. OK, so if I just toss out the whole list just in the show jumping article, does someone already have them listed elsewhere with appropriate links? Just don't want to mess up something in my haste to make things neat and tidy! <grin> Montanabw 06:00, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Categories: Famous horses & Showjumping horses are the only categories that link to Show jumping horses. Not all the show jumping horses were on the Show jumping page. Show jumping horses can be found by the Show jumping cat. link at the bottom of the Show jumping article. Culnacréann 16:10, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

OK, I guess that means it's OK for me to toss the laundry list in this article. If I messed up something, just fix it. Montanabw 20:12, 8 December 2006 (UTC)