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32 unusual facts about equestrianism


Angela Watkinson

She became a secretary of a Special School in Essex in 1976, helping physically handicapped children with riding lessons.

Chad Marshall

In addition to his soccer exploits, Chad was also an avid equestrian.

Cowboy's Sweetheart

The title Cowboy's Sweetheart fits Anderson's own personal profile since she used to be a professional equestrian and horse racer during her time spent away from the music business.

Cynisca

She is said to have been a tomboy, an expert equestrian and very wealthy, the perfect qualifications for a successful trainer.

Deane C. Davis

Davis was a noted horseman and proponent of the Morgan horse breed, including service as President of the Morgan Horse Club, Inc.

Dorothy Davenport

Davenport was a horsewoman of distinction, and did many of her own stunts in films.

E.T. Seton Park

The park adjoins the Ontario Science Centre and contains an archery range, nordic skiing and equestrian trails as well as three firepits and plenty of paths for cycling and jogging.

Hausa people

The Hausa aristocracy had historically developed an equestrian based culture.

Holly Neill

Neill, who was born with dwarfism, was initially more interested in equestrian sports, but after an injury to her competition horse, and a lack of funds, she began looking for other sporting outlets.

James Paterson-Robinson

James Paterson-Robinson (born 29 September 1978) is an Australian equestrian.

Joan van den Akker

Already at the age of six Van den Akker became interested in athletics, although she loved riding, tennis and streetdance as well.

John Frederick Herring, Jr.

John F. Herring, Jr. was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire c.1820, to the well-known 19th-century artist John Frederick Herring, Sr. (1795–1865), who at the time, was considered one of England's great Sporting and Equestrian artists, patronized by the English aristocracy.

Julia Hargreaves

Julia Hargreaves (born 8 April 1986) is an Australian equestrian.

Ludvig Svennerstål

Sven Ludvig Svennerstål (born 24 August 1990) is a Swedish equestrian.

Lyndal Oatley

Lyndal Oatley (born 27 June 1980) is an Australian equestrian.

Mary Sweeney

A long-time Hollywood resident, Sweeney is head of The Sullivan Canyon Riders Club, a Los Angeles-based equestrian club.

Meghan Boenig

Meghan Boenig is the head coach of the women's equestrian varsity program at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia, USA.

Miss Earth 2001

Catharina Svensson of Denmark, a professional equestrienne, fashion model, and third year law student, was crowned as the pageant's first winner.

Muhammadu Dikko

Dikko, a skilled horseman himself, encouraged the use of Katsina's hitherto war horses for sports like racing and Polo.

National Animal Welfare Trust

Formerly used as an equestrian centre and livery yard, it has the capacity to home 25 dogs and 10 cats at a time.

Nick Woodbridge

He rode horses from the age of three and bought his own horse aged 11.

Nihat Bekdik

After his football career he continued doing sports in equestrian, rowing and swimming.

Ohio University – Chillicothe

About eight miles (13 km) outside Chillicothe, the property was envisioned as an OU-C facility for therapeutic riding, recreation, and outdoor education, as well as for enabling a partnership with the equestrian education program of Ohio's southern campus in Ironton.

Prestranek

In the 1990s it was privatized and now operates as an equestrian centre.

Princess Elizabeth of Greece and Denmark

Princess Elisabeth, who was the sweetest and least-known of the three beautiful sisters, was a fearless horsewoman and a talented painter, though she cared more for horses than for art.

Royal Dutch Touring Club

In the 20th century, the association expanded to include motorists, hikers, equestrians, motorcyclists, as well as participants in water sports, winter sports and camping.

Silverado, Calgary

It is located at the southern edge of the city, south of the Spruce Meadows Trail and east of the equestrian sports facility Spruce Meadows.

South Milford

It has two arched passages, the large one in the centre to allow horsemen and carriages through and the smaller one to the left for footmen.

Suncrest, Washington

This area is popular with equestrians, with many back trails for horses and bicycles.

When She Loved Me

Emily's childhood bedroom is designed with a Wild West-equestrian theme of sorts, with figures of horses, toy guitars, cowhide and plaid patterns, and horseshoes decorating the room.

William Haggin Perry

William Perry and his wife Nicole made their home at Waterford Farm, a 144-acre equestrian estate in Buchanan County, Virginia about four miles from the village of Middleburg.

Worshipful Company of Saddlers

Nowadays the Company retains strong affiliations with the saddlery trade, sponsoring the Society of Master Saddlers and giving prizes for deserving young riders at equestrian events.


Carlo Mascheroni

Carlo Mascheroni (born 7 June 1940 in Giussano) is an Italian equestrian and sportsman who competes at the international level in horse-driving (single, pairs and four-in-hand).

Christian Ahlmann

Christian Ahlmann (born December 17, 1974 in Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia) is a German equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.

Davis Mountains State Park

The park has seven miles of equestrian trails in the special use Limpia Canyon Primitive Area, the section of the park north of Texas State Highway 118.

Equestrian at the 2003 Pan American Games

Equestrian competitions at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic were held in 2003 at the Palmarejo Equestrian Center (dressage and jumping).

Equestrian at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games

The events of the Equestrian at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games the dressage and show jumping events were held at the Horseshoe Point, Pattaya, Chon Buri Province, Thailand and eventing event were held at the Thai Polo Club, Pattaya, Chon Buri Province, Thailand

General Santander National Police Academy

The courses focused on instruction on civility, Colombian geography, Colombian constitution, Police code, Penal code and proceedings, typing, topography, Forensics, organisation and documentation, leadership school, military doctrine, Equestrianism and Hippology.

Henri van Schaik

Henri Louis Marie van Schaik (July 24, 1899 in Delft – August 19, 1991 in Cavendish, United States) was a Dutch horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Josef Neckermann

Josef Carl Peter Neckermann (5 June 1912 in Würzburg – 13 January 1992 in Dreieich) was a German equestrian and Olympic champion.

Ludwig Stubbendorf

Ludwig Stubbendorf (born February 24, 1906 in Turloff, Mecklenburg-Schwerin; died July 17, 1941) was a German horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Nir David

Guest ranch - a relatively large horse ranch offering horseback training for children and adults, from basic riding to competitive, and occasionally hosts equestrian show jumping competitions.

Peter S. Gray

Peter S. Gray (born November 24, 1957 in Paget, Bermuda) is an equestrian who has competed in two Olympic games, been chosen as a reserve in one games and acted as team coach in two more.

Pony Club Association of Victoria

The Pony Club Association of Victoria, commonly abbreviated as PCAV, is the controlling body for Pony Clubs in Victoria where young people can ride and learn all disciplines of equestrian sports.

Powder Horn Mountain

The project was founded by developer Bob Horne, and included a golf course, riding stables and trails in nearby Wilkes County, but after undergoing bankruptcy and foreclosure it was divided and sold separately.

Ranch sorting

Ranch sorting is a western-style equestrian sport that evolved from the common ranch work of separating cattle into pens for branding, doctoring, or transport.

Regal Classic

Regal Classic was trained by Olympic Games equestrian Gold Medalist and Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Jim Day.

Reuben Jones

Reuben (Ben) Jones (born 19 October 1932 in Newport, Shropshire, England; died 3 January 1990 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire) was an Olympic equestrian rider who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

Richard Graf von Schaesberg-Tannheim

Richard Ferdinand Maximilian Ignatius Joseph Valentin Hubertus Maria Graf von Schaesberg-Tannheim (January 7, 1884 in Tannheim – September 20, 1953 in Surenburg, Hörstel) was a German Graf and horse rider who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Seweryn Kulesza

Seweryn Roman Kulesza (October 23, 1900, in Radom – May 14, 1983, in Los Angeles, United States) was a Polish horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Sports Ground, Kiev

The program of the Olympiad included such sports as track and field, marathon, soccer, wrestling, weight-lifting, fencing, swimming, gymnastics, equestrianism, bicycle and motorcycle racing along the Kiev – Chernihiv – Kyiv route.

Stade Olympique de Chamonix

Stade Olympique de Chamonix is an equestrian stadium in Chamonix, France.

Tent pegging at the 2010 Asian Beach Games

Tent pegging at the 2010 Asian Beach Games was held from 9 December to 13 December 2010 in Barkah Equestrian Grounds, Muscat, Oman.

Training the Three-Day Event Horse and Rider

Training the Three-Day Event Horse and Rider (ISBN 0-385-42520-1) is a 1995 book written by James C. Wofford, covering each phase of the equestrian sport of eventing, as well as a brief history of the event and a section on choosing a proper horse for the sport.

Westfall Winery

The farm offers equestrian services, including horse boarding, and specializes in the use of Morgan horses.

Wilhelm Graf von Hohenau

Wilhelm Graf von Hohenau (November 27, 1884 – April 11, 1957) was a German Graf and horse rider who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.