Eventing

Often referred to as the “king of sports” of equestrian sport, eventing is a three-phase competition that demands trust, speed, and endurance from both horse and rider. All phases are completed with the same horse.

Phases of Competition

Dressage Test 

Judged similarly to traditional dressage. Scores are converted into penalty points. The rider with the fewest penalties leads going into the next phase.

Cross-Country Test 

The most demanding phase, testing speed, bravery, and stamina. Horses jump solid obstacles such as logs, ditches, banks, and water complexes. 

Show Jumping Test 

Held in an arena with 10–15 fences. 

Veterinary Inspections

Horses are regularly checked by a veterinarian throughout the event. Only horses in good health are allowed to continue.

Final Scoring

The final score is the sum of penalty points from all three phases. The winner is the horse-and-rider combination with the lowest total.

Breed and height standards

Helppo / P90 / E / Novice (pony max 140 cm + finnhorse/cold bloods)
CIC1 / CCI1*-Intro / Training (pony min 141 cm)
CIC4 / CCI4*-S / Advanced (horse only)

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