I'm curious cause I want to ride in the Equestrian Olympic Games someday and if possible I want to ride in them on my 15.1h horse! He might end up being to old by the time I'm ready and I dont even know if he'll take me to Preliminary Level Eventing! But I'm curious anyway!
2007-02-23 06:18:10 · 7 answers · asked by ponygirl21 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I've just started showing my horse I'm only 13 (ok fine I will be next month!) anyway, I still have to find out if my horse is even willing to take me to the higher levels of eventing! I dont plan to push him just because its something I want to do he has to be willing!
2007-02-23 06:56:03 · update #1
Sure. They don't disqualify because of size. I once saw a 15.1 hand quarter horse jump at a regional grand prix event. It was quite a sight!
The biggest problem that you'll face will be that the course will be set up for larger horses and that the 'time' will be hard for a smaller horse to reach. You also don't want to push your horse too much as he could break down.
Also, most of the horses in competitive English Jumping are not ridden by the owners. I know it seems weird, but it's kind of like Dog Showing - there are handlers and there are owners. They usually aren't the same person.
But, follow your dreams and continue showing your horse. You never know! :
2007-02-23 06:27:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pierre Durand riding Jappeloup de Luze went on to win a legendary gold medal in showjumping at the 1988 Olympics, with what can only be described as an unforgettable little horse, who was nowhere near as well-built as his rivals (just over 15 hands). No doubt, with his modest stature and Olympic gold medal, Jappeloup de Luze became the star of the Games.
You can read about him, and see photos in this link:
http://www.jappeloup.com/english/galerie.htm#
2007-02-24 10:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible for a small horse (15h) to jump at Olympic level and international heights. It has been done in past.
However, it takes a horse with the ability and a rider with the ability and the training to get it there.
2007-02-23 14:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I could tell, there's no height regulation, only an age regulation. Your horse has to be at least eight years old and the rider has to be at least 18 years old. I've included a website to the FEI for all Olympic rules and regulations. Good Luck!!
Blessings
2007-02-23 14:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by Silverwolf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe there is a hands requirment on the horse, as long as he can clear the higest jumps in the type of Jumping Show you enter. If he do that easily at 15 hands then he can be entered.
2007-02-23 14:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Case in point:
STROLLER, 14.2hh - Silver Medal 1968 Mexico City Olympics
2007-02-23 17:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by Jan L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not, but who cares go for it.
2007-02-23 14:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by Sun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋