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'''Carriage driving''' is a form of competitive [[Driving (horse)|horse driving]] in harness in which larger two or four wheeled carriages (often restored antiques) are pulled by a single horse, a pair, [[tandem]] or a [[Four-in-hand (carriage)|four-in-hand]] team. It is an equine discipline without riders. |
'''Carriage driving''' is a form of competitive [[Driving (horse)|horse driving]] in harness in which larger two or four wheeled carriages (often restored antiques) are pulled by a single horse, a pair, [[tandem]] or a [[Four-in-hand (carriage)|four-in-hand]] team. It is an equine discipline without riders. |
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In competitions the driver and horse(s) have to complete ''three'' tests including Dressage, Marathon and Obstacle Driving.[http://www.horsesportireland.ie/disciplines/carriage-driving/] The [[International Federation for Equestrian Sports]] oversees International Shows.[http://www.horsesportireland.ie/disciplines/carriage-driving/] |
In competitions the driver and horse(s) have to complete ''three'' tests including Dressage, Marathon and Obstacle Driving.[http://www.horsesportireland.ie/disciplines/carriage-driving/] The [[International Federation for Equestrian Sports]] oversees International Shows.[http://www.horsesportireland.ie/disciplines/carriage-driving/] The FEI Driving rules are followed in these competitions which aim to protect the welfare of the horse and also ensure fairness in competitions.[https://inside.fei.org/sites/default/files/FEI%20Driving%20Rules%202016_Clean%20version.pdf] |
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Pleasure competitions also have classes which are judged on the turnout, neatness or suitability of the horse(s) and carriage. |
Pleasure competitions also have classes which are judged on the turnout, neatness or suitability of the horse(s) and carriage. |
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Revision as of 15:22, 30 November 2016
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Carriage driving is a form of competitive horse driving in harness in which larger two or four wheeled carriages (often restored antiques) are pulled by a single horse, a pair, tandem or a four-in-hand team. It is an equine discipline without riders.
In competitions the driver and horse(s) have to complete three tests including Dressage, Marathon and Obstacle Driving.[1] The International Federation for Equestrian Sports oversees International Shows.[2] The FEI Driving rules are followed in these competitions which aim to protect the welfare of the horse and also ensure fairness in competitions.[3]
Pleasure competitions also have classes which are judged on the turnout, neatness or suitability of the horse(s) and carriage.
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