Puissance, a class where I close my eyes and hold my breath every single time. Merriam-Webster describes the word “puissance” as meaning strength and power, but in the equestrian world it is known as a test of a horse’s ability to jump larger than life obstacles in the show jumping ring. Check out this video of some of the top puissance performances over the years, courtesy of USEF Network!
We say jump, they say how high? Even over 7ft. these horses make it look easy! #TBT to some of our favorite Puissance moments over the years ⬇️😯
Posted by USEF Network on Thursday, January 24, 2019