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Training is an equestrian sport consisting of three phases:
Dressage, Cross Country and Show Jumping. 3-Day Eventing is the
ultimate test for horse and rider. Since 1912 the 3-day has been
a sanctiond equestrian sport of the Olympic Games. The event
originated from the military’s training of its cavalry horses
and riders. |
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| Phase One -
The Dressage Test
Dressage tests the horse’s
obedience, movement, and grace through the use of a standard
dressage test that all competitors perform in front of a judge. |
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| Phase Two -
The Cross Country Test
This the most demanding of the
3 phases. This challenges the horse and rider both physically
and mentally. The cross country jumping course requires much
galloping with the ability to shift into a canter to negotiate
various jumping obstacles over changing terrain. The object of
the endurance day is to complete the course within optimum time
and without jump faults. Day two requires that the horse and
rider have not only the ability, but the trust in one another to
successfully complete the challenge. |
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| Phase Three -
The Show Jumping Test
After the stress of day two,
the show jumping course tests the pair’s ability to demonstrate
control of pace while maintaining strong and accurate jumping
over brightly colored obstacles in a show ring. |
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Levels of
Competition
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Beginner Novice |
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Novice |
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Training |
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Preliminary |
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CIC** & CCI** |
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Intermediate |
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CIC*** & CCI*** |
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Advanced |
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CIC**** & CCI**** |
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CCI***** - Olympic Level |
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