Types of activities

Barrel racing

A western sport with explosive turns and acceleration

Classical dressage

The art of riding in harmony with the horse

Combined driving

Carriage driving with one, a pair, or four horses

Cross-country

A contest on the combination of speed, endurance and jumping ability

Dressage

The highest expression of horse training

Endurance

VET controlled long-distance races

Eventing

The equestrian triathlon

Field hunting

A scope to keep up with hounds over any country

Flat racing

Racing at full speed without obstacles

Fox hunting

Hunting with horses and dogs

Halter

In hand showing of a horse

Harness racing

Well-balanced racing with a sulky

Horse showmanship

The exhibitor is judged on how well he or she exhibits the horse

Icelandic equitation

Long Icelandic traditions of riding horse transport

Leisure

Enjoy the companionship of a horse

Mounted games

High speed games on horseback

Western Pleasure

A relaxed western style competition

Point-to-point

Horseracing over fences for hunting horses and amateur riders

Polo

A ball sport played on horseback

Quarter Horse Racing

Fast racing over a short distance

Reining

The Western form of dressage

Rodeo

A sport based on the skills of cowboys

Saddle bronc and bareback riding

Cowboys ride a bucking horse with one hand

Show hunter

A judged English riding discipline

Show jumping

Riding a horse over a set of fences as quickly and skillfully as possible

Roping

Timed event in an arena by an individual or team

Thoroughbred racing

Vaulting

Acrobatics on horseback