Beijing Olympics 2008 Equestrian Events

Equestrian Sports:

Three kinds of Equestrian Sports are held at the Olympics:

• Dressage
• Jumping
• Eventing

History of Equestrian Sports:

Dressage in Equestrian Sports

• Dressage involves training horses for war and specific actions.
• The sport was developed by ancient Greeks.
• Modern dressage began during the Renaissance.
• France and Germany have dominated the sport at competitive level.

Jumping in Equestrian Sports

• Modern jumping events are based on the foxhunting tradition.
• Jumping competitions for horses were first held in the 19th century in Ireland.
• Modern jumping techniques were developed by the Italians.
• Federico Caprilli is considered the "father of modern riding."

Equestrian Sports Eventing

• Three-day even ting began as a test of the cavalry horse.
• Military horses were required to travel long distances, negotiate the many natural obstacles, and then perform strict parade manoeuvres.
• The event was first contested in Europe in 1902.

Equestrian Sports Competition Rule:

• The equestrian competition will be held in accordance with the FEI Regulations for Equestrian Events.
• FEI assumes the responsibility for the technical control and direction of its sport.

Equestrian Sports Venues in Beijing Olympics 2008

• The equestrian events of the 29th Olympic Games will be held in Hong Kong, China from August 9-21.
• The jumping and dressage events will be held at the main venue in Shatin.
• The cross country competition will be held at Beas River.

Athlete Quota for Equestrian Sports:

Eventing:

• 75 riders
• 75 horses
• No reserve horses

Dressage:

• 50 riders
• 50 horses
• 10 reserve horses/1 per team

Jumping:

• 75 riders
• 75 horses
• 15 reserve horses/1 per team

Equestrian Sports Events in Beijing Olympics 2008:

The following events will be included in the program for Beijing Olympics 2008:

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