Known as horseback riding or riding sports, equestrian sports include such things as both English and Western riding. Western riding has its beginnings in the cowboy profession and showed off cattle-working skills. Although they look very different, the two styles are really more alike than they are disparate, and it is mainly the saddles which are different. Western saddles have a prominent tree and a pommel with a knob on top which originally for tying a lariat after a cowboy roped an animal. They have a deep seat, and the stirrups are wider than English riding saddles. Riders of western horses keep a loose rein controlled by one hand. Steeplechasing has a horse racing over turf with hedges, artificial ditches, and other obstacles over which the horse jumps. Vaulting is the performance of gymnastics while on a horse and is frequently viewed in circuses and other exhibitions. Polo is a team sport which is played while the team is on horseback. The point of the game is to score points by driving a small ball into the opposite team's goal using a long mallet. Dressage is a competitive sport where the horse and its rider perform a series of movements which have been memorized by both. Horse racing includes times running both with and without a saddle, known as under saddle and in harness, respectively. Under saddle types of races include thoroughbred horse racing, steeplechasing, American quarter horse racing, endurance riding, Arabian horses, and ride and tie.
 
 
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The leading Arabian horse marketing company on the Internet and provides its clients with only the best in customer service and product design. The website features a farm directory that provides an array of Arabian horse farm with farm, stallions and contact information. The website also features breeding stallions open for breeding complete with breeding, pedigree and owner contact information. The website also features horses for sale, contains photos and videos and offers equine products.
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The Equestrian Connection website makes it easy to buy horses and get the latest information in horse racing. The website also lists upcoming equestrian clinics and shows here. The website also has a directory of stallions.
http://www.equestrianconnection.com/
Thoroughbred information provider. Offers products that contains racing results, race programs, past performances, expert selections, video race replays and harness information. Includes the latest statistics, race schedule, Handicapping Tournament information and other horse racing information.
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The Equine Post website is an information website dedicated to horses and people who love and use horses. The website also has a free classifieds service where you can buy and sell equestrian equipment. The website also has articles on Equine law and horse schools.
http://www.equinepost.com
The Equine Site is a directory and community Web resource that explains horses. You can also use this website to find horse veterinarians. The website also has listings for riding camps, tack shops and trainers. You can also find a schedule of upcoming horse shows here.
http://www.equinesite.com
In addition to selling quality horse trailers, our site offers excellent information on safely trailering with your horses. Owners Tom and Neva Scheve are recognized authorities on traveling with horses. They have several books on the subject, and speak at popular equine events.
http://www.equispirit.com
FreeRein Horse Riding Holidays
Company offers horse riders the choice of a variety of trail riding holidays from beginner to advanced, both guided and unguided. Fit, friendly horses and ponies with detailed maps and route descriptions are offered to customers. Horse holidays are two to seven days.
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National Thoroughbred Racing Association
Provides the latest horse racing news and race results. Includes horse racing schedules, track information and calendars, video archives, and a fan guide.
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Provides information on the races that took place in this Baltimore-based horse racetrack. Best known for hosting the Preakness Stakes.
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Advertise a pony for sale or list a pony stallion for breeding with a video classified ad on this website. Website allows one to place a pony on the world map, add a video, post photos of ponies and provide contact information to pony buyers worldwide. Also available are used saddle classifieds and trainer, stable/breeder, and pony business directory.
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An international equestrian event in Victor, New York that features dressage, cross country jumping, and stadium jumping.
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Tannenwald Trakehner, breeding and sales of Trakehners, European warmblood horses. Sport horses for sale and Trakehner foals from imported German and American bloodlines. Interlochen, Michigan.
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Paso Fino horse farm in Idaho offers training, breeding and sales of Paso Fino horses. Riding lessons are available on gaited Pasos.
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