Beginning of Eventing
Eventing was initially designed for the Cavalry, it was to
test the ability and endurance of the Officers’ chargers. There are three
phases to this competition. Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping.
1936 Olympic
Credit to:
EN Eventing Nation.
The Dressage phase which is held first in the competition was originally made to showcase the suppleness, beauty and submissive behaviour of the mounts. This was deemed important because it would be necessary for them to follow instruction when partaking in parades.
The Cross-country phase was a test of the animal’s endurance
and stamina. It would be a long course filled with fences and natural banks and
ditches over rough terrain. This was said to increase or test the horse’s
capability whilst carrying the officers during a charge and would also improve
their overall fitness and courage.
The Show Jumping phase was introduced so as to make sure the
horses would remain sound throughout the duration of their work and after the
Cross-country phase. It tested their agility and technique.
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