Horses Over the Fence Pillow 15" x 6" x 23" 95/5% Feather Down Fill Hidden Zipper in Back Corded Finish Available in Beige Linen Show jumping began in France in 1866 and moved into England 15 years later. Jumping became popular after fences went up in the English countryside and foxhunters had to teach their horses how to jump over them while hunting. When it was first introduced in America, it was known as a lepping competition. What pole vaulting, high jump and hurdles are to track and field, show jumping is to the sport of horseback riding.