Inside the niche world of equestrian show jumping, the elite sport reserved for the world’s wealthiest and most competitive kids

For the lucky few who compete in it, show jumping is well worth the risks.Dan Mullan / Stringer / Getty Images

The niche sport of equestrian show jumping has caught the eye of some of the wealthiest people in the world.

For those who can afford to take part in competitions, show jumping offers millions of dollars of prize money and international glory.

In the US, some of the sport’s most high-profile participants are the daughters of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Bloomberg, and Bruce Springsteen.

But despite the high stakes and noteworthy names that compete, show jumping remains far outside the public eye.

Here’s a look inside the exciting, lucrative, and sometimes dangerous world of show jumping: