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Horse
Sports
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The horse is one of the most versatile athletes in the world, accomplished in everything from jumping to roping to reining to endurance racing. And the riders share in the glory, too. Other Horse Experience Subjects The
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English
Horse Sports
English equestrian disciplines have their origins on the battle field. They began as training exercises for the cavalry with emphasis on cross-country riding. |
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Pony
Club kids participate in many events: horse
trials, show jumping, dressage, polo and polo-crosse.
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 Dressage competitors strive to achieve higher and higher skill levels. There are six levels: Introductory, First, Second, Third, Fourth and Olympic. |
 Show Jumping requires confidence and style with the horse's fore and hind legs perfectly tucked up under him. |
Cross
Country started centuries ago when
horses were the major transporation, and tree-strewn trails were
the only avenues of travel. Today it is an important Olympic Event.
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