Modern Pentathlon

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Modern Pentathlon

Author：tercal From： Updated：2007-11-29

clear to complete the course, such as a fence, gate or water jump.
Oxer
A single fence consisting of two elements which make a spread jump, such as parallel oxers or triple bars.
Parallel oxer
An obstacle featuring front and back rails of equal height set wide apart to produce a spread, creating a difficult jump.
Rail
In the riding discipline, a pole which makes up a part of some obstacles.
Saddle
Spur
A pointed device attached to a rider's boot heel, used to encourage a horse.
Triple bar
A relatively easy jump in the riding discipline featuring three sets of rails at varying heights that produce a spread.
Vertical
In the riding discipline, an obstacle which is difficult to jump because of its height.
Vertical fence
A straight up-and-down fence without width, creating a relatively difficult obstacle in the riding discipline.
Water jump
An obstacle requiring a horse to jump over a wide expanse of water, usually with a low hedge or fence at the leading edge.
Shoes

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On the programme of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing 2008 (1) Individual competition Men (2) Individual competition Women

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