Olympic Equestrian Sport

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Equestrian sports in the modern Olympics was originally limited to commissioned officers who competed in chariot and riding races. Today, the Olympic Equestrian sports are dressage, three-day eventing and show jumping. Women and men compete in the same events. Sailing is the only other Olympic event where women compete with men.

The Olympic Equestrian Sports are governed by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI).The FEI works to ensure that doping and inappropriate use of medication are not used on the horses. Besides being detrimental to the horses, drug use also violates the rules of fair play.

Dressage competitions showcase the training of a horse to carry a rider with ease and grace. The horses ride in different paces at different speeds. Show jumping tests the ability of the horse and rider to jump over obstacles in a ring. Three day eventing consists of three disciplines: cross country jumping, dressage and stadium jumping.

The most popular breeds used in Olympic events are the Anglo-Arabian, Belgian Warmblood, Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Irish Sport Horse, Selle Francais, Swiss Warmblood and Thoroughbred.

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Olympic Equestrian

Olympic Equestrian: A Century of International Horse Sport by Jennifer O Bryant

Olympic Equestrian: A Century of International Horse Sport by Jennifer O Bryant

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U.S. Army Olympic Equestrian Competitions by Robert D. Thompson

U.S. Army Olympic Equestrian Competitions by Robert D. Thompson

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The Equestrian Events of the 2000 Sydney Olympics: Dressage

The Equestrian Events of the 2000 Sydney Olympics: Dressage

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Olympic Wish by Orly Herbst

Olympic Wish by Orly Herbst

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A Guide To Equestrian by Michelle Tason

A Guide To Equestrian by Michelle Tason

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Member of the Us Equestrian Team Jumping the Hurdles in the Fields During the Pre Olympic Practices Premium Photographic Poster Print by Mark Kauffman, 16x12

Member of the Us Equestrian Team Jumping the Hurdles in the Fields During the Pre Olympic Practices Premium Photographic Poster Print by Mark Kauffman, 16x12

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Trailblazers: Australia's First Olympic Equestrians by Thompson Wyatt, Petronella McGovern

Trailblazers: Australia's First Olympic Equestrians by Thompson Wyatt, Petronella McGovern

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An Eventful Life: Life stories of eventing champions by Alison Duthie

An Eventful Life: Life stories of eventing champions by Alison Duthie

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