{"id":238,"date":"2022-06-12T12:27:06","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T12:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.efanational.com\/?p=238"},"modified":"2022-06-12T12:27:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-12T12:27:06","slug":"do-you-think-horseback-riding-is-an-olympic-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.efanational.com\/blog\/do-you-think-horseback-riding-is-an-olympic-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Think Horseback Riding Is An Olympic Sport?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Horseback riding is one of the oldest forms of human recreation.<\/h2>\n

People have been riding horses for centuries. It’s a very old form of human recreation, used for hunting, war and sport. In fact, it wasn’t until the 20th century that horseback riding became an Olympic sport.<\/p>\n

Horseback riding is one of the oldest forms of human recreation. People have been riding horses for centuries for different purposes: hunting, warfare and sports such as polo or rodeo bull-riding (also called bullfighting).<\/p>\n

In 1924, Olympic organizers decided that horseback riding was not a sport.<\/h2>\n

In 1924, Olympic organizers decided that horseback riding was not a sport. Why? Well, they felt like it wasn’t athletic enough. It’s considered more of an art form than a physical activity. They also thought that other sports were more exciting and would be better to watch on TV or at the Olympics.<\/p>\n

A lot of people disagreed with this decision because they think horseback riding is just as athletic (if not more!) than many other Olympic sports. Even though it looks like you’re just sitting there while your horse runs around, there are actually lots of different things going on in the rider’s head to make sure both him\/herself and their steed stay safe during competition time!<\/p>\n

1930’s, the FEI created an international standard for equestrian competition.<\/h2>\n

The FEI was founded in 1921 and is a federation of equestrian sport governing bodies. The FEI standardizes dressage, show jumping, and cross-country\/endurance riding.<\/p>\n

Horseback riders are athletes, just like runners and gymnasts.<\/h2>\n

Like the other sports in the Olympics, horseback riding is an athletic event that requires strength, endurance and coordination. Horseback riders must be able to run at a fast pace for long periods of time on a moving animal. They also need to have good hand-eye coordination so they don’t lose their balance while riding.<\/p>\n

Horseback riders also need strength in their core and upper body because they have to control the movements of the horse with their hands. If you’ve ever seen someone ride a horse then you know how difficult it is to control them without using reins (or anything else). Most people who ride horses use only one hand at a time when controlling them because it would take two hands just to maintain control over one leg alone! This means that if you’re going up or down hills then there’s no way around having strong core muscles!<\/p>\n

There are many different types of horses but most breeds fall into two categories: English or Western style steeds; both require different levels of expertise from riders depending on where they live.”<\/p>\n

The Olympics has always been about horse sports.<\/h2>\n

You may think horseback riding is a sport reserved for the rich and privileged. You would be wrong.<\/p>\n

Part of what makes horseback riding so appealing is that it’s not just for the affluent. It’s an activity anyone can get involved in, regardless of their socioeconomic background or age. In fact, many equestrian sports are enjoyed by people who live in poverty\u2014the equine industry generates over $100 billion annually worldwide and provides jobs to more than 3 million people each year! And as far as Olympic eligibility goes: don’t worry if you’re too young (or old!) to compete at this level yet\u2014you have plenty of time before 2024 rolls around!<\/p>\n

Show jumping is a great spectator sport, but it requires immense skill from both horse and rider.<\/h2>\n

Show jumping is a great spectator sport, but it requires immense skill from both horse and rider.<\/p>\n

The obstacles are set up in an arena with a jump course that must be completed by the jumper, while galloping at speed. The spectators are on their feet as they cheer on their favorite rider who will either clear the obstacle or not make it over, landing on his\/her back, or worse: falling off the horse altogether!<\/p>\n

Showing images of horses jumping high over fences\u2014and winning medals for doing so\u2014is an exciting way to get people interested in this Olympic sport.<\/p>\n

Three-day eventing combines dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding.<\/h2>\n

Three-day eventing combines dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding. It’s an endurance test that requires both physical strength and mental stamina. Riders must be able to keep their horses calm under pressure while also making sure they don’t overexert themselves during the race. While this might seem like a strenuous sport, there are many benefits to participating in it.<\/p>\n