Articles of category "Horse racing"

Steeplechases are one of the most popular and difficult horse racing competitions. They are included in horse triathlon, horse pentathlon and horse double-event competitions? programs. The traditional distance of these competitions is 6-7km with 18 massive immobile obstacles. Steeplechases are represented in Olympic Games, Europe Championships and National Cup Tournaments.

Horsemanship (the higher school of riding) ? is the art of horse controlling in different paces (step, trot, gallop, passage and others). The usual horse racing competitions are kept on the field sized 20?40 or 20?60 meters. The programs of competitions differ in complexity level and they are held during 5-12 minutes. The performances are rated by 10-scored system. The Grand National prize is raffled on the Olympic Games, Europe championships and National Competitions.