show jumpers (persons)

9 yrs.

Introduces readers to show jumping, as well as the breeds and care of show horses. Discusses how they train and compete in Olympic and other jumping events.

Profiles the life and story of Jane Pohl, one of the first publicized female jumpers in history, who won thirty-seven jumper and six hunter championships as well as competed at the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden, many with her horse Fitzrada, who was saved from destruction by the army.