Pentathlon – producing the ideal athlete - by Carlos Kambaekwa - New Era

Pentathlon – producing the ideal athlete - by Carlos Kambaekwa
New Era
The exciting Show Jumping leg involves jumping over 20 testing obstacles between 350 and 450 meters in length, which includes 12 obstacles with one double and one triple for 15 jumps. Participants compete on horses provided by the organizers selected ...

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Equestrian: British jumper Nick Skelton wins Adequan Grand Prix - Palm Beach Post

Equestrian: British jumper Nick Skelton wins Adequan Grand Prix
Palm Beach Post
The course featured 13 numbered obstacles with 16 jumping efforts including a double combination. "He jumped fantastic," Skelton said. "He had one down in the WEF on Thursday but I think he was a little bit rusty. He hadn't jumped for a while.

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Denise and Nigel are proving perfect partners as they plot a successful route - Yorkshire Post


Yorkshire Post
Denise and Nigel are proving perfect partners as they plot a successful route
Yorkshire Post
Skills are tested over three phases – orienteering on horseback, control of paces and a cross-country/obstacle course. People of all ages can take part and even if you are nervous for instance about jumping, this is not compulsory. “There are jumps but ...

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Ligon not horsing around in equestrian quest for Thai Olympic team - Richmond Times Dispatch

Ligon not horsing around in equestrian quest for Thai Olympic team
Richmond Times Dispatch
Nina Ligon rides one of her four horses, Jazz King, in the cross country discipline, which involves clearing fences, terrain, water and other obstacles. Credit: PHOTOS COURTESY OF NINA LIGON Olympic hopefuls have dozens of decisions to make as they ...

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Pentiffic jumping out of his skin in UK - The Age


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Pentiffic jumping out of his skin in UK
The Age
Back then the horse, owned by Racing Victoria board member Peter Sinn, was trained by Fran Houlahan, daughter of the great jumping trainer Jim Houlahan, and her partner, Brian Johnston. He looked to have the world before him but it all went horribly ...

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Did Tim Tebow Invite Competition for Kim Kardashian and Lindsey Vonn? - Gather.com

Did Tim Tebow Invite Competition for Kim Kardashian and Lindsey Vonn?
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While several women looked for some time to talk with him during the game, one surprising horse jumped to the head of the pack. Maria Menounos, host of the hit show Extra, reportedly had the young man captivated in conversation for over an hour.

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Trick helps Germantown woman win equestrian title - Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online

Trick helps Germantown woman win equestrian title
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by Jen Bondeson, Staff Writer Carlos Gonzalez/submttied Erika Gonzalez of Germantown rides her horse “That'll Do The Trick” during an eventing competition, which consists of dressage, endurance and show jumping. Gonzalez was awarded on Jan.

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