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Equestrian sport is an elegant, competitive
sport with a long history, involving the partnership between
riders and horses. It is one of the very few where men and women
compete on an equal footing. Eventing competition comprises
of three distinct disciplines – Dressage, Cross-Country and
Jumping. |
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Dressage
is often called "horses performing ballet". The horse
is required to perform set movements and the winner is
decided on the obedience of the horse, as well as balance,
suppleness and precision of the movements. |
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In Cross-Country, the horse is required to complete a set course within a set time, clearing a series of solid obstacles. |
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In Jumping, the horse is required to clear a series of obstacles in a set order, and competitors are aiming to incur a minimum number of penalties within a set time. |
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