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Eventing is an equestrian sport which comprises of three phases; dressage, cross country and show jumping.

The sport

There are generally two types of event competition the one day event (ODE) and the three day event (3DE).

When competing in the one day all three phases are completed in the same day, when competing in the three day event one phase is completed per day.

The dressage scores are imperative; they place the competitors in order, faults may be accumulated in the cross country and show jumping phases, but if no faults are given it is the dressage score that decides the overall winner.

Horses and ponies used for eventing

An inexperienced event rider would need a safe and knowledgeable horse or pony to ride to improve and teach the rider and boost the riders confidence. At the lower levels of eventing any type of horse or pony can be used, as long as it is peak physical condition. The more experienced rider will need a more athletic horse as the phases become more and more demanding. 

Correct confirmation of the event horse is vital; the event horse’s body is exposed to an array of stresses and strains from the diverse rudiments of eventing. A horse with correct confirmation will be stronger and will have a better chance of staying sound.

Popular horses that are used for eventing include;

Thoroughbred horses and Thoroughbred cross breeds.

Thoroughbred horses dominate the top levels of eventing.Thoroughbred horses possess remarkable stamina, speed, strength and jumping form. A popular cross breed is the Thoroughbred cross Irish draught, the Irish sport horse.

Warmblood horses

Warmblood horses are also very popular. Trakehners are an especially sought after breed for this discipline.The Trakehner is a lighter weight warmblood horse that possess speed, stamina and jumping ability. Warmblood horses excel at dressage and showjumping. These type of Horses for Sale can be found on the Horsewizard website.

A horse that is to be used for eventing must be an extremely versatile and thoroughly trained as all three phases of eventing are challenging in different ways, the event horse must be composed and obedient in the dressage phase, courageous and show great stamina in the cross country phase, to show accuracy and respect for the jumps in the show jumping phase.

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The name Sport Horse is given to type of horse rather than a particular breed of horse; it is a term to define a horse that will excel in equestrian sports such as Showjumping, Dressage or Eventing.Sports horse breeders follow intensive breeding programs. The breeding goals differ from registry to registry, some more geared towards Showjumping others Dressage, Eventing or all-round top quality riding horses, this is reflected in the breeding, for example to produce a top class jumping horse only prestigious jumping blood lines are used to produce a horse with the physical attributes and athletic ability which is needed for show jumping. Quality Sports horses have certain attributes which incorporates the following:

• Correct confirmation – Sports horses should have correct confirmation as this has a direct affect on the movement and jumping capabilities of the horse. • Temperament – Sports horses must have a trainable and willing nature.• Movement – Sports horse should have an athletic gait with good suspension in trot and canter.• Jumping ability – Sports horses that are bred for jumping have excellent jumping form and conformation that allows them to jump higher.

If you are looking to buy a horse to compete, a sports horse would be a very good choice. You should set yourself some guide lines on the criteria of the horse you wish to buy; a good place to start is to identify your capabilities as a rider. Less experienced riders should look for an older experienced horse that knows its job; an accomplished rider may want to bring on a younger horse and take it through the grades, it is absolutely essential for the rider to realise their capabilities. Unfortunately many people make the mistake of “over horsing themselves” this is when a less experienced rider has bought a horse that is far too much for the rider to handle. This can ruin good horses and ruin a rider’s confidence. Set a budget, the height range that would suit you best and what you intend to do with the horse. This will narrow down the market and get you focused on the right market of horses for sale.

There is an abundance of Sport horses for sale currently in the U.K. you only have to look briefly at the equestrian classifieds and you will be sure to see several advertisers offering Sports horses for sale. There are many competition yards that have Sports horses for sale.

 Professional horse producers will often travel to Ireland and mainland Europe to source Sport horses from breeders and farmers.  The horses that are brought back to the U.K. are to be sold to the equestrian competition market. A good professional horse producer will help you find the right horse; you will usually find that there will be quite a few Sports horses for sale at any one yard so you will have plenty of Sports Horses for Sale to view. There are lots of yards devoted Sports horses for sale, so you will always have plenty of horses to look at, if they don’t have a horse that is suitable they will often be able to source a Sports horse for sale that meets your requirements, as they are more than likely to have established equestrian links with farmers and breeders overseas.

It is also possible for you to go to Ireland or the Continent to look for a Sport horses for sale yourself. It is good to look on the internet for Sports Horses for Sale to see if there are any abroad that you like, many yards will offer a service where they collect you from the airport and accommodate you while you view their Sport horses for sale.

If you are ever in doubt about what horse would be most suitable for you must always seek professional help from a reputable source, a person who has expertise in your preferred discipline.

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