WEF Grand Prix Analysis (Fault Source)

 

We've studied all WEF Grand Prix classes from 2020 and 2021.  Here's what we learned about the most typical faults across all classes and by course designer!

Across all classes and CDs, the most faulted jump based on a combination of JUMP TYPE and JUMP DETAIL metrics was an Other Oxer (15%) followed by an Other Vertical (11%) ("other" means there was no special detail associated with it).  In total, combinations represented 40% of all faults, with the most by a small margin delivered by a Vertical Combination-In.

Faults by Jump Detail by Course Designer

When we look by Course Designer, differences start to emerge in the CD's respective use of combinations, how significant the last jump is, whether special jumps like the wall or water were used and so forth.  

WEF Grand Prix Analysis (Percent Clear)

 

Heading into the 2022 Grand Prix season, we though it would be interesting to share some analysis of prior WEF circuits.  We've studied all Grand Prix classes from 2020 and 2021 - that's nearly 2000 rounds, 350 unique riders and 730 unique horses!

Here's what we learned!

All classes combined resulted in a 28% Clear Round Average.  Riders were twice as likely to jump clear in the jumpoff than in Round 1.  These statistics were consistent between 2020 and 2021.

  Interestingly, if we consider Clear Rounds by Level, the lowest percent clear occur in 5* and National classes.  2* classes saw the highest percent Clear Rounds.  

  Night classes saw significantly fewer clear rounds than classes during the day.

  Classes held on grass had the most clear rounds.  However, we need to consider that these classes were also all 100% held during the DAY; NIGHT classes brought down the clear down average in classes held in Large Sand (the International Arena).

Clear Rounds by Course Designer

If we look at the fault distribution by Course Designer, Anderson Lima, Alan Wade and Eric Hasbrouck had the most clear rounds; the lowest were in classes designed by Nick Granat, Mauricio Garcia and Andy Christiansen.  

2021 Member Statistics: Fault Source

 

The most frequently faulted course elements for members during the 2021 competition year were an Other Oxer (25%) followed by an Other Vertical (15%).

If we drill down a third metric, a Front Rail Other Oxer contributed 15% of Faults.

Combination-In Oxer (9%) and Combination-In Vertical (7%) were the next most faulted.

In general, we consistently see the "Other" Jump Detail represent the most faulted course element by a wide margin.  Often, as we see here 2 or 3 metrics can be added to the analysis (for example, JUMP TYPE and RAIL) before any other Jump Detail reaches the same percentage of faults.  

2021 Member Statistics: Clear Round Average

 

JumpClear members averaged a 52% Clear Round Average during the 2021 competition year.  Their Clear Round Average in the Jumpoff was over 20pp higher than in Round 1.  

Members averaged 42 Rounds per Year, 31 in Round 1 and 11 in the Jumpoff.

If we look by division, the Clear Round Average was highest in the 1.20, followed by the 1.25, 1.30 and 1.25 Open Divisions.  The lowest Clear Round Average was in the High AO/JRs and the Grand Prix.

By Rider Status, we see a sizable gap between Pros and JR/AOs with Pros achieving almost a 10pp higher Clear Round Average.

Member Statistics: December 2021

 

December was a light month for most JumpClear members.  Active horses averaged just 3.7 rounds per month.  Their 51% Clear Round Average is in line with other months and the 2021 Competition Year.  

Three horses achieved a perfect 100% Clear Round Average for the month!  These horses spanned the divisions with one coming from the FEI classes and two from the Open 1.30 - 1.40.  All three were ridden by Pros.

The most frequently faulted course elements by JumpClear members were an Other Oxer (24% of faults) and Other Vertical (21%).  If we consider the TECHNICALITY metric, 14% of faults were caused respectively by a Related Oxer and a Single Vertical.