Jumps are a maximum of 1.7 metres in height and water jumps can be no longer than 4.5 metres. The water jump's lath is lined with plasticine to indicate if a horse's hoof has touched it. There are five categories of jump. Verticals are gates and fences which appear solid. Spreads include triple bars and oxers.
Combinations involve two or three jumps each a stride or two apart.
Water jumps have a low fence or hedge at their leading edge and the horse and rider must then clear the water. As the name suggests, walls look like solid walls. Equestrian events will be held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre at Horsley Park.