Eventing is one of the most challenging equestrian sports. It demands a high amount of strength and fitness from the horse and rider. Event horses are some of the most disciplined horses, and must be strong, fast and balanced, and possess all attributes expected of those that compete in separate show jumping, cross country and dressage. This is because eventing consists of the three main English disciplines; show jumping, cross country and dressage. Competitors must compete in all disciplines and the competitor with the best score will take the win. At amateur level, competitors usually compete over one day. However at higher levels, there is one day allocated to each event. The riders compete in dressage first, followed by cross country and, finally, show jumping. Riders can compete in multiple levels ranging from introductory classes and pre-novice and novice to international advanced eventing. Eventing is also an Olympic discipline and riders from all around the world represent their countries. Eventing is also one of the few sports in which men and women compete together. This is because, although there is an important physical aspect, neither men or women have an advantage, with each individual possessing different important attributes.
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| Showjumping Author: Eponimm |
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| Dressage Author: Fotoimage |
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| Cross country Author: Thowra_uk |
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