This document discusses the history of horseback riding and horse racing. It provides details on the early domestication of horses for transportation and warfare thousands of years ago. It also outlines the main types of horses, including riding, work, sport, and show horses. Additionally, it examines popular horse breeds and the evolution of horse racing as a sport throughout history. The document concludes by describing different types of horse racing like flat, endurance, jump, and harness racing as well as major horse racing events.

1. Horseback Riding
Done by: Abdullah Albraiki

2. Table Of Content:
• 1- History.
• 2- Type of Horses.
• 3- Horse breeds.
• 4- Horse racing.
• 5- Training.
• 6- Types of racing.
• 7- Horse racing events.

3. History
• Horses were first ridden around 4500 BC.
• In 2500 BC horses were used as working animals.
• In ancient times, horses were used in wars.
• Horses were and are still used for transportation,
trade and agriculture.

4. Types of Horses
• Riding horses
• Work horses
• Sport horses
• Show horses

5. Horse Breeds
• Arabian horses
• Andalusian horses
• Black Forest horses
• Mustang horses
• American Indian horses

6. Horse Racing
• Horse racing happened in Ancient Greece, Babylon,
Syria and Egypt.
• Horse racing provides entertainment for the crowds
• This sport continued to be popular through the
centuries

8. Training
• The training of the horses depends on the race
length.
• A horse’s performance depends on genetics, training
and age.
• Horses train to prevent injury
• Sprinting exercises are good for 2 year old race
horses

9. Types of Horse Racing
• Flat racing
• Endurance riding
• Jump racing
• Harness racing

10. Flat Racing

11. Endurance Riding

12. Jump Racing

13. Harness Racing

14. Horse Racing Events
• Dubai World Cup
• UAE Derby
• Olympic Games