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What is horse riding etc?
Equestrianism .
Are horse racing and equestrianism the same?
Well yes and no. Anything to do with horses can be considered Equestrianism, but many people consider racing different from 'regular' horse sports.
What kind of activities does equestrianism refer to?
Doing things with horses. For example, riding and grooming.
What are the basic rules of equestrianism?
Please specify which equestrian event you're asking about. They all have different rules.
When were women accepted in the Olympics?
Women were first accepted in to the Olympics in 1900. The games were held in Paris, France and the women competed in five events: Tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrianism, and golf.
How many athletes do china have competing in the 2012 Olympics?
China has 396 athletes competing in 23 sports; equestrianism, football and handball are the only sports for which China has no representation in the 2012 Olympics.
When did equestrians first become a sport?
Equestrianism first became a sport in the late 1800's when cross-country was used as a game between cavalry officers in France. It became an Olympic sport in 1912.
How many medals has France won for horse riding?
39 ... 13 gold, 14 silver, 12 bronze. France last won an Olympic equestrian medal at the 2004 Games in Athens, a gold in team three day eventing. André Jousseaumé has won the most Olympic medals for France in equestrianism with 5 (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) at the 1932, 1936, 1948, and 1952 Games.
Where did dressage start?
Dressage was begun in ancient Greece as a form of discipline for the cavalry. The horses were trained in intricate movements to help soldiers in battle.
What does the Grand Prix signify?
"Grand Prix" means "Grand Prize" in the Frenchlanguage. The term has significance in the film industry, video games, the world of literature, racing, combat sports, equestrianism, snooker, and chess.See the related Wikipedia link listed below for links to your point of reference:
What does pentatholon mean?
A pentathlon is a contest featuring five events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente (five) and -athlon (competition) (Greek: πένταθλον). ... It focused on the skills required by a late-19th-century soldier, with competitions in shooting, swimming, fencing, equestrianism, and cross country running.
Why is equestrian a difficult sport?
Equestrianism is very difficult because it is the only sport in which two beings must act and think as one. This requires immense training and practice. It also requires extreme physical strength and endurance, due to the horse being many times your size. It is also very, very expensive.
