Pony Kids

Three Day Eventing is one of the most crazy sports that you can do with your pony.  It is said to be the most demanding horse sport out there, the ultimate test of horse and rider!  That is because there are three different types of riding, all in one sport!  These are Dressage, Cross Country, and Stadium Jumping.  Depending on where you live, Eventing could also be called Combined Training, but it will still have those three parts. It is called 3 Day Eventing because you do one thing each day, making it last three days!  Some places will combine the Dressage and the Stadium to one day, making it two days, but traditionally it’s three.

Dressage: Dressage takes place on the first day.  This is all on the flat, and to many it may seem boring to learn.  In fact it is one of the most demanding parts of the event!  You and your horse must be working as a team.  You cannot force your pony to do good dressage.  The goal is to work together and be in complete harmony with your pony.  They judge on balance, precision, rhythm, and obedience. They are each “Move” is scored from 0-10, 10 is the highest.  Then, they subtract that from 100.  Thats the number they put on your score.  You want to lowest possible number on the top of your score.

Of course there are plenty of kids who do dressage.  That picture is of a very high level rider, but here are some of kids your age!

Good Luck with your Dressage!

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