Event Horses

g is an equestrian sport which comprises of threeHorses and ponies used for eventing
phases; dressage, cross country and show jumping.An inexperienced event rider would need a safe and
The sportknowledgeable horse or pony to ride to improve and
There are generally two types of event competitionteach the rider and boost the riders confidence. At the
the one day event (ODE) and the three day eventlower levels of eventing any type of horse or pony
(3DE).can be used, as long as it is peak physical condition.
When competing in the one day all three phases areThe more experienced rider will need a more athletic
completed in the same day, when competing in thehorse as the phases become more and more
three day event one phase is completed per day.demanding.
Dressage is the first phase; the horse and rider areCorrect confirmation of the event horse is vital; the
judged on the execution of movements and theevent horse’s body is exposed to an array of
horse’s compliance and way of going.stresses and strains from the diverse rudiments of
Cross country is the second phase; this is a test ofeventing. A horse with correct confirmation will be
strength and stamina for both horse and rider, theystronger and will have a better chance of staying
must complete a lengthy outdoor course where theresound.
a many sturdy fences and other natural obstacles, thisPopular horses that are used for eventing include;
section is timed and penalties are awarded forThoroughbred horses and Thoroughbred cross breeds.
disobediences and running over the time allowed toThoroughbred horses dominate the top levels of
complete the course.eventing.Thoroughbred horses possess remarkable
Showjumping is the last phase; where the horse andstamina, speed, strength and jumping form. A popular
rider are tested over a technical course of colouredcross breed is the Thoroughbred cross Irish draught,
showjumps that can be knocked down, again thisthe Irish sport horse.
must be completed within a certain time frame, againWarmblood horses
faults are given for disobediences, fences down andWarmblood horses are also very popular. Trakehners
running over the time aloud.are an especially sought after breed for this
The dressage scores are imperative; they place thediscipline.The Trakehner is a lighter weight warmblood
competitors in order, faults may be accumulated in thehorse that possess speed, stamina and jumping ability.
cross country and show jumping phases, but if noWarmblood horses excel at dressage and
faults are given it is the dressage score that decidesshowjumping. These type of Horses for Sale can be
the overall winner.found on the Horsewizard website.