equestrianism
Sign in to savethumb|A young rider at a horse show in [[Australia]] thumb|right|Lusitano riders of the [[Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, one of the "Big Four" most prestigious riding academies in the world, alongside the Cadre Noir, the Spanish Riding School, and the Royal Andalusian School.]] thumb|Equestrian tour on traditional local breed, Icelandic horses in [[Skaftafell mountains of Iceland]] Equestrianism (from Latin , , , 'horseman', 'horse'), commonly known as horse riding (Commonwealth English) or horseback riding (American English), includes the disciplines of riding, driving, and vaulting. Th
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Equestrianism is the practice of riding, driving, and vaulting with horses, encompassing activities from casual horseback riding to highly specialized disciplines taught at prestigious academies around the world. It matters as both a practical skill and an art form, with respected institutions like the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art dedicated to preserving and advancing these equestrian traditions.
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- Overview of equestrian activities
- History of horse use
- Horse racing
- Types of horse racing
- International and Olympic disciplines
- Para-equestrian disciplines
- Impact of riding on horse welfare
- Haute École
- Horse shows
- English riding
- Western riding
- Harness
- Rodeo
- Timed events
- Roping
- "Rough Stock" competition
- International rodeo
- Other equestrian activities
- Arena sports
- Horse sports that use cattle
- Defined area sports
- Cross-country sports
- Health issues
- Mechanisms of injury
- Types and severity of injury
- Head injuries
- Rules on helmet use in competition
- Riding astride
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|A young rider at a horse show in [[Australia]] thumb|right|Lusitano riders of the [[Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, one of the "Big Four" most prestigious riding academies in the world, alongside the Cadre Noir, the Spanish Riding School, and the Royal Andalusian School.]] thumb|Equestrian tour on traditional local breed, Icelandic horses in [[Skaftafell mountains of Iceland]] Equestrianism (from Latin , , , 'horseman', 'horse'), commonly known as horse riding (Commonwealth English) or horseback riding (American English), includes the disciplines of riding, driving, and vaulting. This broad description includes the use of horses for practical working purposes, transportation, recreational activities, artistic or cultural exercises, and competitive sport.
However, recent studies have raised serious concerns about the impact of riding on horse welfare and pain (see: Impact of Riding on Horse Welfare).