How to design a horse fitness plan for eventing?

How to design a horse fitness plan for eventing?

Design a Horse Fitness Plan for Eventing Help your horse feel as good at the end of cross country as he does at the beginning with a solid horse fitness plan. Author: Jim Wofford Updated: Apr 13, 2020 Original: Mar 26, 2012 Protecting our horses is a big part of our responsibility as riders and trainers.

What do you need to know about eventing?

Fitness is required as the time allowed will require a strong canter at the lower levels, all the way to a strong gallop at the higher events. At a ODE (Horse trials) Dressage is always held first but the cross-country and show jumping may be held in any order.

What kind of event is a horse trial?

Eventing (also known as three day eventing or horse trials) is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against other competitors across the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test that required mastery of several types of riding.

When do I need to register my horse for eventing?

You can enter an unlimited number of events in the eventing season (March to October) and receive priority entry at balloted events, as well as being able to register a horse in your own name. You will also get discounted training and tickets, free admission to events up to international level CC2, and special access at events.

Design a Horse Fitness Plan for Eventing Help your horse feel as good at the end of cross country as he does at the beginning with a solid horse fitness plan. Author: Jim Wofford Updated: Apr 13, 2020 Original: Mar 26, 2012 Protecting our horses is a big part of our responsibility as riders and trainers.

Many people compare eventing to the athletics triathlon, where skills across three areas must be mastered to be successful. A horse and rider combination must show they can work closely in tandem with rhythm and poise in dressage, have precision and timing in showjumping, and display bravery and endurance in cross-country.

How is the difficulty of dressage eventing determined?

During the dressage portion of eventing, a horse and rider perform a series of specific movements that show off the horse’s athletic ability, training, and responsiveness. The difficulty and degree of complication of these movements are determined by the level of competition.

How old do you have to be to ride an eventing horse?

This is the first level of eventing, designed to attract horses and riders who are new to the sport in a safe and friendly way. Events are available to riders of any age, horses over 4 years of age, and qualifying events are not necessary.