World Equestrian Games 2010 - four horses in

World Equestrian Games 2010 - four horses in

If you are really seeking excitement this year at the World Equestrian Games, you may be surprised to find the combined driving competition. This part of the World Equestrian Games actually consists of three phases and is much more than simple driving around the stage that you could find your typical show.

Combined driving requires four members of the team and four horses. Each team member plays a role in the competition, including the driver or "whip", the groom and the browser. The driver of control the horses and is the only member of the team has to take the floor for the pipes. Two grooms remain on transportation and control horses while they are being attached. When there are two grooms in this event, it is referred to as "four-in-hands." The browser helps the driver navigate the course and obstacle rout during the marathon phase. They remind the driver where to go and also watches the clock. The browser is sitting behind the pilot. The second groom may also commands task and keep the vertical transport.

In the event of combined driving horses must be very sensitive with an excellent and reliable provision. This sport can be very dangerous if a horse decides to follow his own path or disobey somehow. Because there are four horses used in competition, one of these horses is the "leader" or "wheeler." It is even more important that this horse is suitable and well trained.

There are three phases of the competition, including:

Presentation & training: Presentation is a sub-phase in the part of dressage competition in which are found to be the Member of the team, the appearance of the horse costume and vehicle and tack for cleanliness and safety. This takes place in the case before beginning the dressage competition.

The dressage test is similar to these tests are performed under the saddle and include exercises such as eight, collected and extended, like stop, across the diagonal and a kidney from a return. Horse is judged on their ability to move in harmony with the same movement, action and conformation. The test allows the voice as an auxiliary, which is not allowed under the saddle.

Marathon: this phase is similar to cross country eventing. This is a test of athletic ability of the horse and endurance. They will have to cross several "risk" throughout the trial, including water, twists through trees, steep hills, fences and pens.

Cone: Cones of verifying the accuracy and the obedience of horses, and their speed. It can be equated to the portion of jumping a three day event. The pilot must 20 pairs of negotiation of cones, each with a ball on top. Strikes more than one or two cones penalizes the score of the team. Other barriers may also include tracks elevated in the form of U, a right angle, and a wooden bridge.

If you are looking for a unique competition experience while visiting the Equestrian Games world of Alltech, and combined driving will be an experience like no other.

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