Equipment and competition field

AIR PISTOL

A pistol that uses compressed air or carbon dioxide to discharge lead pellets.

TARGET

Manual or Electronic targets marked with concentric circles

EPEE

Descended from the duelling sword, similar in length to a foil but heavier, with a larger guard and a much stiffer blade.

PISTE

Fencing mat made from metal, metallic mesh or some substance with a base that is conductive

POOL

50m long and a minimum 21m wide with touch panels of electronic timing equipment at starting end. Pool must be 1.80m deep throughout.

Competition arena

A riding course of 350–450m length consisting of 12 obstacles, a combination of two elements (a double) and another of three elements (a triple)

OBSTACLE

An object a horse must clear to complete the course, such as a fence, gate or water jump.

(Credit: IOC. Click here for further information.)