If you love going on outdoor adventures but are new to eventing and don’t want to risk damaging your horse or yourself while learning, we have the perfect event for you. An event designed for beginners is a great way to get the feel for eventing without being put in a situation where you can’t walk away at any point. An event with no jumping, no cross-country and no course design would be a low-impact introductory event that wouldn’t put your horse or yourself at risk of injury. There are many different types of events for beginners, but finding one that meets your needs is key. When it comes to eventing, the type of event you choose can greatly affect your horse’s career path. Some of the most popular events for beginners include dressage only, cross-country, hunt seat, combined training and show hack events.
Dressage Only
Dressage is the art of training a horse to perform specific movements while wearing a special saddle and bridle. This event is one of the most popular for beginners as it is both low-impact and relatively low-stake. If you have a well-trained horse that loves to work with a rider on a dressage saddle, this event could be a great introduction with few risks.If you are looking to compete at a lower level, dressage only is a great way to ease into the sport and see how your horse performs without pressure from an audience. For this reason, this event makes a great choice for someone who wants to try eventing but doesn’t want to jump. If you want to compete at a higher level, you may need to retrain your horse to a different type of rider and saddle as the standard dressage rider and equipment are not commonly used in events that don’t involve jumping.You can find out more about dressage at the following website:
Show Hacking
Show hack is an event where competitors hack (or ride) their horse in a ring for a given amount of time. This event is great for those who want to compete but don’t want to jump. Because there is no jumping in a show hack, you don’t have to retrain your horse to a new discipline. This event is a great place to start if you are eager to compete but don’t want to jump.If you have a horse that is used to being ridden in ring, you can compete in show hack events. If your horse is new to eventing, this event is a good place to start. You can learn more about show hack events at the following website:
Dressage Cross-Country
Dressage cross-country is an event where competitors ride a dressage test, followed by cross-country jumping. This event offers a great way for riders to switch between disciplines because you can test your horse in dressage and then jump the cross-country course. If your horse is well-trained and confident in the dressage ring, you can begin competing in cross-country events.If you want to jump but don’t have enough experience in cross-country, you may want to start with dressage cross-country events to master the basics. If you have a horse that excels in the dressage ring, you may want to skip the jump portion of the event altogether and go straight to cross-country. Cross-country events are high-impact and require a very specific type of horse that is well-trained and well-behaved. If you have a horse that excels in dressage but is not as confident in the cross-country ring, you can start with a dressage cross-country event.You can find out more about dressage cross-country events at the following website:
Show-Only Events
Show-Only Events are one of the most popular types of events for all skill levels. This event is a great choice for anyone who wants to compete but doesn’t have the time or money to attend a large event. If you are eager to compete but don’t have the money or time to travel to big events, show-only events are a great option.If you have a horse that excels in jumping events but not in the dressage ring, you can compete in show-only events. This event is suitable for a wide range of horses and disciplines. There are several types of show-only events, including stadium jumping, course jumping and hunt seat.The types of show-only events vary in terms of skill level and risk involved. If you are just starting out in eventing and would like to compete in a low-risk event, you may want to start with a show-only event.The next section will go into detail about the risk involved in each event.
Cross-country
Cross-country is one of the most popular types of events for beginners. This event is a challenging and high-impact event that can be risky for inexperienced riders. If you are new to eventing, we recommend that you start with a low-impact event before attempting to compete in a cross-country event. Cross-country events are a great way to get the feel for eventing. If your horse has been ridden and jumped before, you can compete in a low-impact event to test your skills.If you want to jump but don’t want to risk damaging your horse or yourself, you may want to start with a show-only event. If you have a horse that excels in the show ring but isn’t comfortable jumping, you can compete in show-only events to achieve the best of both worlds. You can find out more about cross-country events at the following website:
Conclusion
Finding an event that is right for you and your horse is essential for successful eventing. To make sure that you and your horse are matched appropriately, you should choose an event that is similar to the type of event you want to compete in the most. Whether you want to jump or just ride cross-country, you can find an event that is right for your needs.