International Eventing Competition Star Level Cross-Country One Star Height: 1.05 m Distance: 2000-3000m Speed: 500 mpm Time: 4-6 minutes Obstacles: 20-25 Two Stars Height: 1.10 m Distance: 2600 – 4680 m Speed: 520 mpm Time: 5-9 minutes Obstacles: 25-30 What Read more…
Letting your horse move in a controlled pattern can help them work off some nervous energy. “Keeping your horse’s feet moving by walking circles or figure eights is a great way to keep them focused and calm,” Williams said. If Read more…
Considered the fastest breed of horse, Thoroughbreds are well-known for their athleticism and excel in the field of eventing. Their slim builds and great stamina allow them to successfully complete all three sections of this elite sport. What is the Read more…
International Federation for Equestrian Sports Sport Equestrian Category Sports Jurisdiction International Abbreviation FEI Official website What does FEI mean in horse riding? Fédération Equestre InternationaleFounded in 1921, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is the world governing body for Jumping, Dressage Read more…
It’s common for horses used in races to develop debilitating medical conditions, including bleeding lungs, ringbone, and gastric ulcers. Of the 12,000 foals born every year into the British and Irish racing industry, only about 40% actually go on to Read more…
Sock: One of the most common horse leg markings is a sock. These white markings extend from the top of the hoof to about two-thirds of the way up the leg. What is the rarest marking for a horse? While Read more…
Show jumping horses must be athletic and brave, adapting to new environments, such as horse shows, and willingly jumping what may be new and spooky looking fences. In jumping disciplines, unlike most western disciplines, a taller horse is typically preferred. Read more…
The text leads readers to believe that Lancelot does not spend very much time with the great horse given to him by Gawain. Just as with his first horse, Lancelot forced the new horse to run as fast as possible, Read more…
Horses might be prey animals, but they are formidable opponents for even the largest predator. Horses have a variety of tools to protect them from predator attacks. Fight or flight response. Always on the move, horses use their long legs Read more…
The Five Freedoms Freedom from Hunger and Thirst. By ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor. Freedom from Discomfort. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior. Freedom from Fear and Distress. Read more…