water jump

• Ein Hindernis im Pferdesport, besonders im Springreiten und im Geländeritt, das aus einem Wasserbecken oder einem mit Wasser gefüllten Graben besteht, das das Pferd überspringen muss, ohne das Wasser zu berühren.

An obstacle in equestrian sports, particularly show jumping and cross-country, consisting of a pool or trough of water that the horse must jump over without touching the water.

1. Obstacle in equestrian sportsB2formal

   An obstacle in show jumping or steeplechase consisting of a wide pool of water that the horse must leap over.

   Wassergraben

   • The horse cleared the water jump with ease.
   • The water jump is one of the most challenging obstacles on the course.
   • He fell into the water jump during the competition.

2. Obstacle in athleticsB2formal

   An obstacle in track and field events, specifically the steeplechase, where runners must jump over a barrier and a water pit.

   Wassergraben

   • The athlete stumbled at the water jump but recovered quickly.
   • The water jump requires both speed and technique.
   • He trained specifically for the water jump to improve his time.