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In no way is equestrian/dressage/etc. easy, don't let that idea pop into your head. That said, I agree, it's not a competition centered around the athletic achievement of a person, and I wonder what that has to do with what the Olympics is all about. However, we also have sports like shooting and, I may be totally off base, but I think chariot racing used to be an Olympic sport, so...
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MsnBama said...
Dressage isn't a walk in the park either. Both horse and rider go through years of training to reach this level of competition. Op has no idea what he's talking about.
dressage is done on an english saddle.. its most definitely not easy even if your horse would somehow do the entire course on its own. there is a relationship between the horse and rider built by uncountable hours of practice. Beyond that there are very precise technical things that the average person wouldnt even know to look for. I grew up around horses, it goes a lot deeper than sitting on an animal and letting it do its thing. I would bet that even if you guys managed to "hang on" to one of these horses (in an open arena, no jumps) you wouldn't know the first thing about posting and end up infertile within minutes (guys, lol). Take it to a canter and I would be willing to bet (again) the majority of you would be winded in minutes.
This isnt some western shit with a huge saddle with a handle and slow gates... an english saddle is a very short stirrup with no saddle horn.. much like what is used on a race horse. I suppose jockeys arent athletes either.
Lets talk about curling next..
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Toomers Coroner said...
100% certain that you bring your own horse to the Olympics. It is sure as hell nothing easy though. Don't bash something you've never done. By the way, the NASCAR comparison was terrible because they are absolutely athletes. I've never driven a car 200 mph for three hours while being an inch away from someone else's bumper. All while having no side mirrors and hardly any "lane lines".
USC is a powerful place that Lane Kiffin is ruining.
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Why is Equestrian a part of the Olympics?