Archive for May, 2008
The History of the USET
Spanning seven international disciplines, the United States Equestrian Team has always been a proud representation of our nation’s greatest riders. From the Olympics to the venerable stadiums and arenas of Europe, team USA trains and competes year-round to uphold the team’s legacy of excellent equestrian sport.
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The Allure of Jumping
Both riders and non-riders alike accept the fact that horseback riding is a highly dangerous sport. After four years of riding, my lengthy soccer and sailing forays seem tame in comparison. Sailboats don’t throw you out of them, and soccer balls don’t kick you (on purpose, at least). In riding, one seems to tempt danger [...]
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Show Jumping Legends
Ask any horseman what the key factor to a winning show jumping round is, and the answer is guaranteed to be the horse. Without the right horse, even the most talented rider in the world couldn’t turn in a truly winning round. Over the decades that horse and rider have tackled obstacles in the name [...]
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World Cup Results
The 2008 Show Jumping World Cup in Goteborg, Sweden, featured intense rivalries, well-deserved gratification, and surprise.
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Big Brown Wins In A Big Way
Big Brown’s Derby victory was understandably overshadowed by the tragic death of filly Eight Belles. He ran a great race from post 20, simply coasting away from the field at the top of the stretch to rally home for the win. The way he won — head up, knees working like pistons, ears flicking — [...]
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Welcome to Equestrianism, a site dedicated to the modern sport horse and modern horse sports across the globe. Featuring coverage of English disciplines with a special focus on show jumping, along with unique perspectives and commentary on the industry, Equestrianism is a well-rounded taste of today's horse world.
