EQUESTRIAN

EQUESTRIAN:

Equestrianism more often known as horse riding refers to the skill of riding or driving with horses. This broad description includes the use of horses for practical working purposes, transportation, recreational activities, artistic or cultural exercises, and competitive sport.

HISTORY AND ORIGIN:

Through there is controversy over the exact date horses were domesticated and when they were first ridden; the best estimate is that horses first were ridden approximately 4500 BC. Indirect evidence suggests that horses were ridden long before they were driven.  Horses were brought back to North America by European explorers, beginning with the second voyage of Columbus in 1493.

COMPETITIONS:

There are a lot of types of competitions like horse racing, western riding, horse jumping show… but the most important one is dressage. In modern Dressage competitions, the horse and rider perform a series of movements known as a Dressage test. The tests are performed before a panel of seven judges, who award scores for individual movements and for the overall routine.

COMPETITORS:

One of the most famous Spanish competitor is Beatriz-Ferrer Salat. She has won: Olympic team silver (Athens '04)
Olympic bronze medalist in singles (Athens'04)
Individual silver in the World Equestrian Games (2002)
Bronze teams in the World Equestrian Games (2002)
Bronze in World Cup (2002)
European team silver (2003)
European bronze in singles (2003)
European bronze equipment (2005)

BIOGRAPHY:

Beatriz Ferrer-Salat Serra di Migni (* March 11, 1966 in Barcelona) is a Spanishdressage rider. Daughter of former president of the CEOE and the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), Carlos Ferrer Salat, Beatrice is known for his successful career in the discipline ofDressage. It also has a Diploma in Translation. Currently he resides in Gualba de Dalt,Barcelona.

PERSONAL OPINION:

I have a horse and I love horse-riding. Also I compete in dressage competitions.  I would like to go to the Olympic games like Beatriz but I have a lot of time to practice!

                             This is me in a dressage competition.

MARIA GARCIA 3ºA