Equestrian sports include a range of equestrian disciplines that test the skill, speed and grace of both the horse and the rider. You might be familiar with dressage and show jumping. This sport offers a unique blend of competitive challenges and artistic expression of humans and horses.
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Did You Know These Facts?
- Equestrian sports date back to ancient civilizations and recorded in the Olympic Games as early as 680 BC.
- Dressage, also known as the art of training a horse to perform complex manoeuvres, is often described as ballet on horseback.
- Show jumping tests the horse and rider’s ability to clear a course of obstacles within a set time, showcasing agility and precision.
- Endurance riding challenges horses and riders to cover long distances, focusing on stamina.
- Polo, known as the “sport of kings,” combines horse riding skills with the dynamics of team play and strategy.
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