Horse Show Eventing is Great Fun for Riders and Spectators Alike
Eventing is a different type of horse show, and an equestrian triathalon in which dressage, cross-country jumping, and show-jumping are combined to make up the competition. It began as a test of cavalry horses, to measure whether they were able to perform several different types of riding.
Events take place 8am-5pm with several opportunities to see horse jumping and great vendors. Stop out and watch the jumping, go shopping and have some food!
Competitors must perform on a course that contains simulations of natural obstacles such as stone walls and wooden fences, and they are judged on their jumping style. In the jumper division, horses and riders are tested in their ability to jump fences cleanly and quickly. Competition plays a role but the students’ enthusiasm and team spirit are the major factors.
Competitive riders constantly strive to upgrade their skills and risk uncertainties of competition to grow as riders and as persons. Anyone interested in learning to ride a horse for pleasure, therapy, and/or competition should understand that riding well is the result of mutual confidence and effort on the parts of the rider, horse, and coach/instructor.

Posted November 20, 2008
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