Topics: Sports : Equestrian
Welcome to DMOZ's home for everything related to the exhilarating world of equestrian sports. Here you will find websites on everything from racing to show jumping, dressage to endurance riding, vaulting to polo, and a plethora of information on the endless aspects of the oldest sport in existence -- that of the human/horse partnership.
Associations
Associations or clubs are formed by groups of people with similar interests - the purpose is usually to promote the interest or activity and to provide resources and opportunities for those who share the interest.
Drill Team Riding,
Pony Clubs,
Regions,
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Barrel Racing
As a sport, barrel racing developed from cowboy contests in determining who had the best cow ponies that could dodge around sagebrush at breakneck speed to out-maneuver the most wayward cow.
Associations,
Directories,
News and Media,
Personal Pages,
Races and Events,
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Breeds
horse: n, pl hors.es also horse [ME hors, fr. OE; akin to OHG hros horse] 1 a: a large solid-hoofed herbivorous mammal (Equus caballus, family Equidae, the horse family) domesticated by humans since a prehistoric period and used as a beast of burden, a draft animals, or for riding.....
Akhal-Teke,
American Bashkir Curly,
American Cream,
American Saddlebred,
Andalusian,
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Buzkashi
Buzkashi, or goat grabbing, is the national sport of Afghanistan. The game starts with a headless goat carcass placed in the center of a circle and surrounded by the players of two opposing teams.
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Carriage, Hay, and Sleigh Rides
Close enough to horseback riding to count. :)
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Carriage Driving
Horse and carriage driving is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports today. Driving a horse and carriage in harmony is a true art form.
Associations,
Auctions and Sales,
Breeds,
Chats and Forums,
Directories,
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College and University
Riding teams from Colleges and Universities throughout the United States and abroad.
Associations,
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Competition Facilities
Large scale facilities offering show grounds and cross country courses for various equine organizations for all types of disciplines and events.
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Competitive Trail Riding
Competitive Trail Riding is often seen by most equestrians as the gentle, relaxed sister-sport to Endurance Riding.
Associations,
Rides,
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Directories
This category offers directories providing links to sites of a general nature to the equestrian community.
Europe,
North America,
Oceania,
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Dressage
Dressage has been called an "elegant dance of horse and rider", and has been practiced as an art for centuries.
Associations,
Chats and Forums,
Directories,
News and Media,
Personal Pages,
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Education
This category focuses specifically on the professional education of those seeking a career with horses.
Certified Programs,
Degree Courses,
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Endurance
Endurance Riding is unquestionably the most grueling, demanding, and physically challenging of all the equestrian disciplines.
Associations,
Chats and Forums,
Personal Pages,
Products,
Rides and Races,
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Equipment and Apparel
Open to sites that offer information on equipment and apparel specific to the equestrian disciplines.
Apparel,
Arena Equipment,
Costumes,
Rosettes and Awards,
Saddles and Tack,
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Eventing
For sheer thrill and excitement, there is no equestrian sport that can equal the blood-and-guts aura of Eventing -- or, as is often identified by it's proper name: Combined Training.
Associations,
Directories,
Horse Trials,
News and Media,
Personal Pages,
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Fairs and Expos
Organized to present a broad overview of all facets of equestrian sports, both English, Western and driving, as well as the various breeds of horses and ponies used.
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Gymkhana
Gymkhana means a competition in which horse and rider compete against others in timed events which test both speed and agility.
Associations,
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Handicapped and Therapeutic Riding
This section is for sites that offer horse and riding based therapy for the handicapped and others.
Canada,
United Kingdom,
United States,
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Jousting
Jousting, also known as tilting, is a European martial competition between two mounted combattants, which enjoyed its peak popularity in the 14th to 16th centuries.
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Mounted Orienteering
Based upon the objectives of the pioneers and explorers of the past centuries - the goal being to ride safely cross county from Point A to Point B while negotiating an unknown area with only a map as a guide - this sport involves a horse, map, compass, and a good sense of direction.
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News and Media
This category relates to sites hosting on-line or broadcast news and media for equestrian events, happenings, and updates.
Magazines and E-zines,
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Personal Pages
This section for anyone's personal home pages showing off their horse or telling tales (tails?
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Polo
History claims that the honor of inventing the game of polo belongs to the ancient Persians whose brilliant artifacts often depicted this highly charged, fast-and-furious sport of what can loosely be described as "hockey on horseback."
Associations,
Directories,
Events,
News and Media,
Services,
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Polocrosse
Polocrosse is a team equestrian sport similar to polo except a net is used intead of a mallet.
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Racing
Since the dawn of time, when humanity first scrambled upon the horse, racing has been a sport enjoyed by both rich and poor, educated and illiterate, young and old.
Associations,
Breeds,
Chariot and Chuckwagon,
Chats and Forums,
Directories,
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Riding Stables
This category offers a listing of equestrian riding stables that offer training, boarding, and lessons.
Africa,
Asia,
Europe,
North America,
Oceania,
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Saddle Seat
The development of the modern Saddle Seat equitation is founded on the ideals of the early colonial plantation owners who, by virtue of their vast land holding, sought to find the most comfortable horses to ride during the overseeing of the daily operation.
Breeds,
Personal Pages,
Shows,
Training and Facilities,
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Sales and Services
This category offers information on horse sales and equine services via links to other equine related areas of ODP.
Appraisals,
Consulting,
Photography and Art,
Temporary Agencies,
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Shows
Competitive Equestrian events covering all disciplines from riding to driving.
Associations,
Breeds,
Directories,
Judges,
Products and Equipment,
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Show Jumping
Associations,
News and Media,
Personal Pages,
Services,
Shows,
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Sidesaddle
A very elegant method of riding that developed in about the 16th Century for ladies to ride with more security than pillion, and is today still practiced exclusively by women.
Associations,
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Tent Pegging
Tent pegging is a cavalry sport. The term usually refers to a specific mounted game with ground targets.
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Training
Without proper training, a horse is just a nice looking animal. There are many types of training, and many training approaches.
Africa,
Asia,
Europe,
North America,
Oceania,
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Travel and Transportation
This category is directional only, providing links to categories that list sites relating to the transportation of horses or equestrian related travel.
Trailers,
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Vacations and Touring
Horse riding is an increasingly popular activity for holiday makers and many establishments cater specifically for those wishing to enjoy a horse riding holiday.
Africa,
Asia,
Caribbean,
Central America,
Directories,
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Vaulting
Excerpt from American Vaulting Association's website:
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Western Performance
Western Performance disciplines trace their roots to competitive cowboys wanting to prove they were the best rider who rode the best horse.
Associations,
Auctions and Sales,
Breeders,
Breeds,
Campdrafting,
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