Horse sports have a unique feature; the cooperation between two athletes, horse and rider, and the relationship and mutual respect built up between them is the key to a successful partnership. Thus equestrian sport is a way of life requiring immense dedication.
Eventing is the most complete and daring combined equestrian competition. It covers every aspect of horsemanship: the elegance, the obedience of the horse and its harmony with the rider characterise Dressage; speed, endurance, jumping ability and bravery are essential for the Cross Country; agility, technique and coolness under pressure are a necessity for the Show Jumping.
The focus of the whole competition is the Cross Country which consists of a course of imposing solid natural fences to be completed within a time limit.
► | Eventing is one of only three equestrian disciplines represented at the Olympic Games. |
► | A fast-growing sport with a 6-fold increase in International fixtures within a decade. |
► | One of 5 Olympic sports in which men and women compete as equals. |
► | Amateurs and professionals compete together. |
► | It originates from the military with the purpose of training officers and horses for challenges on and off duty. |
“Christina has trained, and ridden successfully, one of my horses to Novice level in Eventing and her own horse to Prix St Georges in dressage. She is a charming and very responsible, dedicated person, who can be recommended to take responsibility of high class horses. Their welfare will be her priority and we cannot recommend her more highly.”
Jennie Loriston-Clarke M.B.E, F.B.H.S.