Equestrian Sports: Everything You Need to Know

The world of equestrian sports combines man and animal in a harmonious symbiosis of grace, strength and coordination. There are different disciplines such as dressage, jumping and eventing. From the elegant movements of dressage riders to the daring jumps of show jumpers, equestrian sport is a captivating interplay of athleticism, intuition and partnership between horse and rider.

In equestrian sports , we take a comprehensive look at the different areas of the sport, for example, which horse shows you can watch live at the weekend or give you helpful information about tournaments and disciplines.

Horse shows in livestream

We give you an overview of horse showsthat take place every week and that you can watch in the livestream on ClipMyHorse.TV live and on-demand live and on-demand. From dressage to show jumping, vaulting and eventing, with over 2000 broadcasts a year, there's everything to make riders' hearts beat faster.

Horse shows and equestrian events

German Show Jumping and Dressage Derby Hamburg

The German Show Jumping and Dressage Derby in Hamburg is one of the most demanding and traditional horse shows in Germany. It is held annually in Hamburg's Klein Flottbek district and attracts numerous national and international riders. The tournament is particularly well known for its unique obstacle course, which places high demands on horse and rider in both jumping and dressage.

CHIO Aachen

The CHIO Aachen (Concours Hippique International Officiel) is the world's most prestigious equestrian event and is often referred to as the "Wimbledon of equestrian sport". It is held annually in July at the Aachen Soers and attracts the best riders in the world. The tournament includes various disciplines such as show jumping, dressage, eventing and driving.

World Equestrian Games

The World Equestrian Games are the world equestrian championships and are held every four years. They combine eight equestrian disciplines, including show jumping, dressage, eventing and driving, into a single event. The Games attract thousands of spectators from around the world and are a highlight of the international equestrian calendar.

Nuremberg Castle Cup

The Nuremberg Burg Cup is a prestigious dressage tournament for young dressage horses in Germany. It was established in 1992 and has since developed into one of the most important competitions for seven to nine-year-old dressage horses. The final takes place annually as part of the International Festhalle Riding Tournament in Frankfurt takes place.

Bundeschampionate

The Bundeschampionate are the German championships for young horses and ponies in the disciplines jumping, dressage and eventing. They take place annually in Warendorf and are an important showcase for discovering the stars of tomorrow.

FEI World ^CupTM

The FEI World ^CupTM is a series of international equestrian competitions held in the disciplines of show jumping and dressage. The series attracts the best riders in the world and culminates in an annual final where the overall winners are crowned. The World Cup offers exciting competitions and is a highlight in the international equestrian calendar.

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Disciplines in equestrian sports

Dressage

Dressage riding is an equestrian art form in which horse and rider perform a series of precise movements and figures in a set sequence. The aim is to demonstrate harmony, balance and interaction between rider and horse. The movements are performed at different levels of difficulty, from simple walk, trot and canter figures to complex movements such as piaffe and passage.

Show Jumping

At Show Jumping involves negotiating a course of various obstacles in a set order and within a set time, without dropping poles or making timing errors. The obstacles can vary in height and width, and the course is designed to challenge both the technical skills of the horse and the skill and timing of the rider.

Eventing

EventingEventing, often referred to as "eventing", is a combination of three disciplines: Dressage, cross-country and show jumping. It is one of the most demanding equestrian sports as it tests both the versatility and endurance of horse and rider. The cross-country ride, in which horse and rider complete a long course with natural and artificial obstacles in open terrain, is the heart of this discipline.

Vaulting

Vaulting is an equestrian sport in which gymnastic exercises are performed on a galloping horse. It requires a lot of balance, strength and close cooperation with the horse.

Driving

Driving is an equestrian discipline in which horses pull carriages or wagons and the driver steers them through various obstacle courses. This sport requires precise interaction between driver and horse as well as skill and control.

Working Equitation

Working Equitation is a versatile equestrian discipline based on traditional working riding methods and requires skill, precision and harmony between rider and horse. It consists of various partial tests in which the horse's ability to handle different tasks and obstacles is tested.

Endurance riding

Endurance riding is an endurance equestrian sport in which long distances are covered within a specific time frame. The focus is on the horse's condition and health, which is monitored by veterinarians during the competition.

News in equestrian sport 

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