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Eventing is the most complete combined competition discipline recognised by the FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) because it requires, in three foreseen tests, ability, preparation and competence in every aspect of horsemanship: harmony and elegance in Dressage test, force and experience in Cross Country test, precision and technique in Jumping test.
Originally the Eventing born in the military and had aim to assess, through competitions, preparation of official and horses both nationally and internationally.
The first modern formula of Eventing was presented at the Olympic Games in Stockholm (EVS) in 1912. A 5 days where the trials were very different disputate from those of today: speed and endurance, steeplechase, dressage and jumping.
Participation in the Eventing today requires the riders a mature experience in all three disciplines and a thorough knowledge of ability of the horse achieved through a long preparatory work and athletic training.
Open to riders, both gens and ladies, the Eventing provides both high scores individual and team. The three tests are held in three consecutive days, during which the knight must always ride the same horse.
Dressage Test
The test consists of a series of compulsory movements at the three sailing step, trot and gallop, in a rectangular arena. To make a good recovery of Dressage the horse must be very well trained and establish a good understanding with his knight. A good test Dressage is essential for the smooth final outcome of the race.
Cross Country Test
It consists of a path with obstacles in the countryside varied terrain whose length and number of jumps proportional to the difficulty and the level of the competition. Obstacles are features natural stone walls, woodpiles, water, ditches,etc.; and the aim is to jump all the fences within the limits of the time allowed.
Jumping Test
The proof is that jumping in eventing's competition quit the race. It happens after the horses were subjected to a careful veterinary visit that assesses suitability to take part in the third test. Objective showing that the horse has retained after the two previous trials energy, agility and control to face 10-13 technical obstacles. In this test combinations come in the reverse order to standings after the first two days.
The winner in the individual level is the combination that after the three tests will be less negative points.
The winner-level team will be the one with lesser penalty total, having added the final scores of the best of placements of the team.
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