what is equestrian

Equestrianism, commonly known as horse riding or horseback riding, encompasses various disciplines such as riding, driving, and vaulting. It involves the use of horses for practical working purposes, transportation, recreational activities, artistic or cultural exercises, and competitive sport. Equestrianism is the skill of working with horses and includes activities that involve the relationship between the horse and its human partner, such as training and handling. An equestrian is a person who works with horses and is commonly used for riders and handlers. The current Olympic equestrian events include dressage, show jumping, and eventing. Some important fundamentals for partaking in equestrian sports are self-awareness, focus, calm hands, patience, and consistency. Equestrian jumping events were on the program for the Paris games in 1900 but were withdrawn until the 1912 Stockholm games. Since 1912, equestrian events have remained on the Olympic program.