Frequently Asked Questions
A: Some common horse events include dressage, show jumping, eventing, barrel racing, reining, and rodeo.
A: Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport where horses perform a series of predetermined movements in a specific order. The goal is to display the horse's obedience, flexibility, and athleticism.
A: Show jumping is a competitive equestrian sport where riders guide their horses over a series of obstacles within a certain time frame. The goal is to complete the course without knocking down any of the obstacles while doing so in the quickest time possible.
A: Eventing is a three-day equestrian competition that includes dressage, cross-country jumping, and show jumping. The goal is to test the horse and rider's athleticism, stamina, and obedience.
A: Barrel racing is a rodeo event where horse and rider navigate a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels. The goal is to complete the pattern in the shortest amount of time possible without knocking over any barrels.
A: Reining is a western riding competition where horse and rider perform a series of maneuvers such as spins, circles, and sliding stops. The goal is to display the horse's athleticism and responsiveness to the rider's cues.
A: Rodeo is a competitive sport that includes several events such as barrel racing, bull riding, team roping, and steer wrestling. The goal is to test the rider's and animal's athleticism, skill, and courage.
United States Equestrian Federation
American Quarter Horse Association
National Reining Horse Association