Hello. Now, I’m going to tell you about horseback riding.
History of the the sport.
The first mention of the participation of horse-drawn chariots in the Olympic Games dates back to 680 BC. But equestrian sport was first included in the program of the Summer Olympic Games in 1900.
In pre-revolutionary Russia, national horse games and horse races were developed since ancient times - Central Asia, Transcaucasia, the North Caucasus, as well as areas inhabited by Cossacks.
The biggest competitions.
In 1910, the Russian Captain Bertrand won the Canadian Cup in London. In 1911, in the same place, his compatriot was awarded the King George V Cup, and for brilliant victories in 1912, 1913 and 1914. Russian show jumpers forever received the challenge gold Cup of King Edward VII.
The USSR team won the 1980 Olympic Games. Then, in 2004, for the first time in many years, Russian show jumper Vladimir Tuganov received the right to participate in the Olympic Games.
Where is the the sport popular?
Nowadays equestrian sport is popular in Germany. For many reasons, this is the most favorable country for holding any kind of races, and even for horses to live in.
How is the sport played?
There are three types of horse racing.
- Flat race. It is characterized by the absence of any obstacles in the distance. The main role for victory here is played not by the speed and endurance of the horse, but by strategy.
- Barrier race. The name speaks for itself - there are barriers on the route of the race participants.
- Steeplechase. This is the most difficult type of equestrian competition.
What special equipment do players use?
The rider needs comfort while sitting on the horse so that he can easily mount and ride it. So he needs comfort and safety equipment. His equipment includes a headdress, breeches, a saddle. If this is missing, he will have a violation.
This sport is like no other. This is his specialty
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