• Biggest Horse Races

    Facts on Equestrian Sports in the Olympics

    Horse sports like chariot races and riding competitions were part of the Olympics since the 1900s. Riding was introduced in 1900, and only commissioned officers took part. However, in 1952 the sport was opened up to civilians and women. The competition entails six equestrian events in multiple venues with three stages: eventing, dressage, and jumping, where people compete individually or as a team. Dressage Details Dressage is training a horse to carry a rider with grace and ease. Dressage competitions allow competitors to showcase how well trained the horses are. They involve riding at different paces and varying speeds in the event. Horses are also tested on their ease of…

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