Eventing is an equestrian sport which comprises of three phases; dressage, cross country and show jumping. The sport
The one day event (ODE) and the three day event (3DE) there are generally two types of event competition.
When competing in the three day event one phase is completed per day when competing in the one day all three phases are completed in the same day.First phase; the execution of movements and the horse's compliance and way of going the horse and rider are judged on.
This is a test of strength and stamina for both horse and rider, they must complete a lengthy outdoor course where there a many sturdy fences and other natural obstacles, this section is timed and penalties are awarded for disobediences and running over the time allowed to complete the course Cross country is the second phase.Show jumping is the last phase; where the horse and rider are tested over a technical course of colored show jumps that can be knocked down, again this must be completed within a certain time frame, again faults are given for disobediences, fences down and running over the time aloud.Faults may be accumulated in the cross country and show jumping phases, but if no faults are given it is the dressage score that decides the overall winner they place the competitors in order.
Horses and ponies used for eventing
To improve and teach the rider and boost the riders confidence an inexperienced event rider would need a safe and knowledgeable horse or pony to ride.At the lower levels of eventing any type of horse or pony can be used, as long as it is peak physical condition.As the phases become more and more demanding the more experienced rider will need a more athletic horse.
Correct confirmation of the event horse is vital; the event horse's body is exposed to an array of stresses and strains from the diverse rudiments of eventing. Staying sound a horse with correct confirmation will be stronger and will have a better chance.
Popular horses that are used for eventing include;Thorough bred cross breeds and Thoroughbred horses.
Thoroughbred horses dominate the top levels of eventing.Remarkable stamina, speed, strength and jumping form thoroughbred horses possess.The Irish sport horse a popular cross breed is the Thoroughbred cross Irish draught.Warm blood horses
A famous warm blood horses.For this discipline trakehners are an especially sought after breed.The Trakehner is a lighter weight warm blood horse that possess speed, stamina and jumping ability. These type of Horses for Sale can be found on the Horse wizard website.
A horse that is to be used for eventing must be an extremely versatile and thoroughly trained as all three phases of eventing are challenging in different ways, the event horse must be composed and obedient in the dressage phase, courageous and show great stamina in the cross country phase, to show accuracy and respect for the jumps in the show jumping phase.
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