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Is Equestrian a Sport?

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on: June 26, 2017, 06:30:46 AM
What do you guys think about this?

I am an Equestrian and I do believe its a sport. However if you just ride a dead broke horse on a guided trail ride on a set path. Yeah not a sport then.

I compete in Eventing which is Dressage, Cross Country and Show Jumping spread across one to three days.

Both me and horses have to be in top condition to compete. I have to have the strength to guide a 1100 pound animal around a course and jump fences or perform a movement on cue. When done right it does look easy that's the goal to make it look effortless.

During competition season both me and horses are on a strict fitness program. I don't just climb on a horse and go jump a course no. That is not how it works.

But I guess if we can't consider Equestrian a sport we shouldn't consider motor racing one either. I mean all you do is drive a car.

Reason I'm bringing this up is as I read they were thinking of dropping Equestrian events from the Olympics since many think it's not a sport.

I wanna put all the people who think riding is easy and horses are just dumb animals on my 5 year old Arabian and see how long they stay on it.

Anyway what you think. Sport or no?

I believe it to be the most dangerous sport in the world.
I know someone who died when her horse stumbled and landed on her.

Also the fact my horses could kill me easily.
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Reply #1 on: June 27, 2017, 09:39:10 PM
I think it's a sport. Olympic game = sport.
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Reply #2 on: June 28, 2017, 05:54:28 AM
Yeah I also think so as well

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Reply #3 on: June 28, 2017, 06:21:28 AM
I'd have to say yes.

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Reply #4 on: June 28, 2017, 05:52:02 PM
I believe it is a sport, yes.


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Reply #5 on: June 28, 2017, 11:58:46 PM
yes it is a sport. horse racing, in whatever form it takes, is a sport. and no, it should not be dropped, just to add 3 on 3 basketball.
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Reply #6 on: June 29, 2017, 12:11:00 AM
It's as much a sport as 3-gun competition. Both require the competitors to be athletic, agile and strong.

I mean look at this 3-gunner's testimonial:http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/03/k...better-shooter/

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Reply #7 on: June 08, 2021, 02:35:19 PM
Horseback riding is a sport; it requires physical strength, skill, balance, and endurance. ... Some horse owners enjoy riding a calm horse around their farm, but most are involved in equine sporting events. Competitive horseback riding events are sports, and it takes more than just physical talent to succeed.

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