A Three-Day Event tests the abilites of horses and riders in dressage,
cross country, and show jumping.
On the first day of the competition, contestants compete in dressage, a test
of ability and obedience.
Horse and rider are judged on their capability to perfrom special movements.
Cross-Country, a test of speed,
stamina, jumping, and courage, is performed on the second day of
competition. In this area, judging is based
on how well the horse and rider can complete the obstacle course. Obstacles
include jumps, water, logs, bushes,
and many other barriers that may appear "scary" to a horse. Show jumping
takes place on the final day of competition.
This final test of the horse and rider's training takes place in a stadium
arena. Competitors must attempt to successfully
clear the jumping course.
Three-Day Eventing was first developed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912.
These tests were originally intended for military horses.
On the first Three-Day Event, only active military officers mounted on
military chargers were allowed to compete. |
