equestrian sport

Equestrian sport encompasses various competitive events involving horses, where riders showcase their skills and the horse's abilities. Major disciplines include show jumping, dressage, eventing, and polo. Show jumping tests a horse's agility over obstacles, while dressage focuses on the horse's obedience and precision through intricate movements. Eventing combines dressage, cross-country, and show jumping in a single competition. Polo is a team sport played on horseback, where players use mallets to hit a ball. Equestrian sports are governed by organizations like the FEI (Fédération Équestre Internationale) and require a deep bond between horse and rider for success.