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Corrida (1932 – probably 1944) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse who won races in France, Belgium, Germany and England and is regarded as one of the top fillies of the 20th century worldwide. She is best known for her back-to-back wins in France's most prestigious horse race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe .
An abrivado at Calvisson.The gardians demonstrate their ability to contain and manoeuvre a group of bulls at speed. Camargue equitation is the traditional style of working equitation of the gardian herders of the Camargue region of southern France.
Flat racing – Equestrian sport; Harness racing – A form of horse racing that uses a two-wheeled cart; Point-to-point – Form of horse racing; Steeplechase – Horse race form originally from Ireland, featuring jumps over fence and ditch obstacles
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The rider is judged on a proper classical position. This includes evaluating leg position, seat, hands, balance, and rhythm. The rider is to be relaxed and not interfere with the horse's movement, but able to make full use of all riding aids. The rider and horse should have unity, and the rider should use the aids correctly and efficiently.
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The Prix Corrida is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged four years or older. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 2,100 metres (about 1 mile and 2½ furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.
The horses are of the Lusitano breed, specially-trained for these “fights”. The horses are usually skilled in dressage, and may exhibit their art at points in the spectacle. The purpose of the bullfight is to pin three or four bandarilhas (small spears) in the back of the bull. In the past, cavaleiros were often members of older ...