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