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Sports and Disciplines

Sports and Disciplines

Your introduction to the world of horse and pony sports starts here. Learn about safety while competing and trail pleasure riding. Competitive sports offer learning, challenge and enjoyment. From Competitive Trail Riding to Dressage, Mounted Games to Carriage Driving there is a sport that appeals to every horse enthusiast.
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English or Western-Which is the Best Riding Style for You
Discover the types of tack, horses, and clothing used in English and Western riding and the different sports available to English and Western riders.
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An Introduction to the Sport of Combined Driving
An introduction to the sport of Combined Driving. Find out what you'll need, how to prepare you and your horse, and what you&ll learn at your first Combined Driving competition.
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Find Your Dream Job In the Horse Industry
If you love horses you may be considering a career in the horse industry. Here is a list of jobs with horses and supporting the horse industry.
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Here's What You Need to Know When Trail Riding Your Horse
Learn to ride safely while out on public trails, farm headlands and back-country trails. Learn to horseback ride with awareness and common sense while trail riding.
Girls riding white horses along snowy lane. - Image Credit:Chris Jackson/Getty Images News /Getty Images
Prepare Your Horse (and Yourself) for Cold Weather Riding
Find tips that will help you care for and prepare your horse or pony for winter riding. Winter horse care tips. Winter riding tips.
Riders in an arena. - 2005 K. Blocksdorf
Learn Ring Etiquette and Safety With These Tips
Just like there are rules of the road, there are rules about riding in an arena or ring. Learn how to maximize your safety and enjoyment when riding your horse or pony in an arena or ring. Learn the rules of arena riding.
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Learn Which Three Sports are Contested By Olympic Equestrians
Learn about the three equestrian sports contested in the current modern summer Olympics.
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7 Jobs Guaranteed to Keep You In the Saddle
Want to earn a living in the saddle? Here are 7 jobs that keep you on horseback while earning your paycheck.
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Essential Safety Tips for Horseback Riders While Riding
. Safe riding skills help you avoid accidents and have more fun while riding your horse. Stay safer while riding with these tips and recommendations
pony hitched to a cart - 2005 K. Blocksdorf
Safety Tips for Driving Your Horse
Driving a horse requires a greater sense of safety and knowledge of rules of the road. Learn safety tips for driving your horse in harness and about driving skills, vehicle safety and safety while driving. These tips will help you stay safe while driving or riding in a horse drawn vehicle.
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How to Get Started Riding Dressage with Your Horse
An introduction to the sport of dressage. Find out what you'll need, how to prepare you and your horse, and what you'll learn at your first dressage test. Find out how beginning dressage can benefit riders and horses of any discipline.
Poll - What is Your Favorite Horse Sport?
Vote for your favorite horse or pony sport, whether it's one you like to compete in or just watch. What do you think the post popular sport will be? After you've cast your vote, check what other readers have voted for.
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Learn About the Exciting Sport of Vaulting With Horses
An introduction to the sport of Voltige or Vaulting. Find out what you'll need, how to prepare you and your horse, and what you need to know about vaulting or Voltige.
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Learn About the Sport of Polo
An introduction to the sport of polo. Learn about the exciting game of polo, whether you'd like to ride on a team or watch from the stands.
Horse and rider jumping over three horizontal logs set in stumps. - Image Credit: Dorling Kindersley /Getty Images
Learn About Cross Country Jumping With Your Horse
Find out what you'll need, how to prepare you and your horse, and what you'll learn at your first cross country jumping competition.
five horses, with riders carrying colorful flags - Image Credit: K. Blocksdorf
Learn About the Exciting Team Sport of Equestrian Drill Riding
An introduction to the sport of drill riding. Find out what you'll need, how to prepare you and your horse, to compete in drill riding competitions.
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What You Need to Know About Stadium Jumping
Learn about the basics of stadium jumping including how to prepare you and your horse for competition.
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Learn to Ride Your Horse in Western Equitation Classes
Learn about Western Equitation and how you can get involved in this exacting horse discipline. Learn how to get started, how to prepare your horse and what the benefits of western equitation are.
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What You Need to Pack for Your Horse When Showing
You have to be organized for horse showing. Here's a list of what you'll need for the horse when you pack to go to a horse show.
An Introduction to Team Penning
Learn about the sport of team penning and learn how you can get involved in this exciting western horse sport. Learn how to prepare you and your horse
2005 K. Blocksdorf
Have Fun Over the Long Haul With Long Distance Endurance Riding
This introduction to Endurance Riding describes what you can expect, how to prepare and what to take to your first endurance ride. You'll find links to conditioning schedules and tips for new riders.
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Learn About the Exciting Sport of Field Hunting on Horseback
An introduction to the sport of field hunting. Find out what you'll need, how to prepare you and your horse, and what you'll see at your first field hunt.
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Learn About Participating in Le TREC With Your Horse
An introduction to the sport of Le TREC, a test of trail horse and rider. Find out what Le TREC is, how to prepare and the goals of the competition.
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Make a Safe Costume for You and Your Horse
Do you want to make a costume for a horse for a parade or horse show. Here are tips for making your costume safe for you and your horse. Find advice and resources to make the safest and most creative costume for a horse.
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Safety Tips for Trail Riding at Night
Safety tips for trail riding at night. Here are a few suggestions that may increase your safety when riding out on trail in the dark.
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Learn About 7 Major Horse Shows and Competition World Wide
Learn about seven major horse competitions that are held annually around the world. These are exciting events for spectators and competitors and a goal of many young riders.
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But Is Horseback Riding Really a Sport?
Is riding horseback a sport? You just sit there and the horse does all the work. No. Here's why it's safe to say, horseback riding is truly a sport.
7 Major Horse Competitions Around the World
Learn about 7 major horse competitions in North America and Europe.
Is Horseback Riding a Sport
Is horseback riding truly a sport? Here's an answer for those non-riders who don't believe horseback riding is a sport.
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