Eventing is an equestrian discipline that consists of three phases: cross country, dressage, and show jumping. Cross country tests the endurance of horses over natural obstacles like logs and water features. Show jumping challenges riders to clear a course of vertical and spread fences within a time limit, requiring power, accuracy, and speed from both horse and rider. Dressage demonstrates a horse's natural agility, flexibility, and willingness through a series of choreographed movements performed within an arena and judged on precision.

1. Horse RidingBy Hayley Pounder

2. EventingThere are three eventing disciplines in riding:Cross Country

3. Dressage

4. Show JumpingCross CountryCross Country is a test of endurance and stamina. The aim is to prove the speed, stamina, jumping ability and that they’re at the peak of condition.The rider must have a knowledge of pace, striding and their own horse. The jumps are natural and most courses include ditches, steps, water, dog kennels and logs to put the horse off.

5. Show JumpingThe aim of show jumping is to clear a course of jumps within a time limit. Show jumping obstacles include verticals, spreads, combinations. The higher the level you compete at the tighter the turns will become, and distances harder to ride. Show jumping requires scope, boldness, power, accuracy and speed.