Within Horseback riding there are many different ways that you can ride.

One of the disciplines is show jumping. This relatively new sport now has riders compete over a course of jumps in an arena. In this sport speed and accuracy are the things that are judged. 

 

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Another one of these disciplines is eventing. This sport, which is sometimes called "combined training" is designed to test a horse's speed, endurance, stamina, and obedience under pressure.

The third discipline that I will cover is dressage. Dressage is often described as having your horse dance. It requires an extreme amount of control, fitness, and flexibility. It basically is the art of training horses to perform artistic movements in an completely balanced and disciplined manner.

 

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The final discipline that I will cover is endurance riding. Endurance is the fastest growing equestrian sport, and also the most strenuous. In Endurance riding, a competitor must ride their horse anywhere from 50-100 miles in one day, while still keeping your horse healthy.