Should showjumpers have to prove their skill before they move up? Experts discuss

2G06E7P A beautiful dappled gray racehorse with a rider in the saddle jumps the high orange barrier on a clear sunny summer day at a show jumping competition.

Calls have been made for international showjumping to have minimum eligibility requirements (MERs) to prevent riders competing at higher levels before they are ready.

The topic was raised during the showjumping session at the FEI Sports Forum (31 March–1 April). MERs exist in eventing, but there is no such requirement in showjumping.