I’ve always been fascinated by dressage because it’s like a dance between horse and rider. I don’t ride, but I’ve read quite a bit about it. The riders and horses train for years to perfect those moves. Seems like a serious commitment!

Oh man, I love watching show jumping! It’s like, you can really feel the tension in the air, right? Each jump feels like a make-or-break moment, which makes it super exciting. My cousin competes, and she says it’s all about trust between her and her horse. They practice almost daily, which sounds exhausting, but she loves it.

Eventing:
Eventing, also known as combined training, is an equestrian sport that involves three phases: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This sport is challenging and tests both the horse and rider’s versatility and endurance.

Dressage:
Known as the art of training a horse to be obedient and responsive, dressage involves the horse and rider performing a series of predetermined movements from memory. It emphasizes harmony, precision, and discipline.

Show Jumping:
In show jumping, horse and rider must navigate a course of jumps set up inside an arena. The sport requires precision, agility, and speed, and is thrilling both to participate in and watch. Points are lost for knocking down obstacles, refusals, or falls.