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British Eventing (BE) is the Great Britain governing body for the equestrian sport of eventing, [1] which combines a single rider and horse pairing competing in dressage, showjumping and cross country. The organisation both regulates the sport and organises nearly 200 affiliated events across the country. [2]
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
In eventing, the 5* level is the highest and the 1* level is the lowest of the FEI-recognised divisions. Additionally, there are many competitions held at levels below the one-star. These competitions are not FEI-recognized, and are usually held under the rules of a country's national governing body. Prior to 2019, the 4* was the highest level.
Eventing (also known as three-day eventing or horse trials) is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against other competitors across the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test that required mastery of several types of riding.
Cross-country courses for eventing are held outdoors through fields and wooded areas. The terrain is unique for each course, which usually incorporates the course into the natural terrain of the area, and therefore events in certain parts of the world may be held on mostly flat land, while others are over very strenuous hills.
British Equestrian (previously the British Equestrian Federation), founded 1972 [1] is the national governing body of equestrian sport in Great Britain and represents the country at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). [2] The Queen is the organisation's patron. [3]
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All-purpose or eventing saddle, crossing a deeper seat and long flap with a more forward flap placement. The "all-purpose" or "eventing" saddle (also sometimes called a "general purpose" saddle) was developed to allow riders to use one saddle both over fences and on the flat. This type of saddle has a deep seat with a long, but somewhat forward ...