Equestrian

EQUESTRIAN The only Olympic sport in which competitors combine with animals, Equestrian ranges from the grace and precision of Dressage and Jumping to the gruelling Three-Day event. To me, it is a sport that requires great patience as you need to train with one's horse. One need to develop a good relationship with one's horse. Taking good care of the horse is essential. Success in winning depends on the well-being of the horse.


Seoul Equestrian Park, 22 September 1988, Games of the XXIV Olympiad: Mark James TODD from New Zealand and Charisma, 1st, in action in the jumping test of the individual equestrian three day event.

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REUTERS/Caren Firouz German rider Ulla Salzgeber riding Rusty performs an extended trot in the dressage grand prix first qualifier at the Markopoulo equestrian center in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 21, 2004. Salzgeber took the lead in the dressage grand prix qualifier.



REUTERS/Caren Firouz Chris Kappler of the U.S. clears a jump on Royal Kaliber during the jump off round of the individual show jumping competition at the Markopoulo equestrian centre in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 27, 2004. Kappler won the bronze medal after Royal Kaliber went lame during the jump off and he was unable to finish.

I would feel that this picture really looks nice as it portray an element of elegance.



REUTERS/Caren Firouz Ireland's Cian O'Connor clears a jump on Waterford Crystal during the final round of the individual show jumping competition at the Markopoulo equestrian centre in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 27, 2004. O'Connor won the gold medal.


Just another picture that shows the super fast speed of the sport.