How old are the horses,what breed are they,worst equestrian coverage ever?

Question

How old are the horses,what breed are they,worst equestrian coverage ever?

Answer 1

Generally, you find the horses age are older, 6 years to 10 years, though some do compete at a younger age or an older age.

Many are former thoroughbred racers, but you can also add in Arabs and the like.

I dont know about it being the worst coverage ever.... I remember Atlanta was pretty poor, so was Barcelona, but the coverage was certainly better for Sydney. Didnt watch much of the Athens games at all, so cant say for that one

Answer 2

Hi Zaazaa,

Most, if not all, horses competing at Olympic level would be over 10 years of age... it takes many years to train & develop the necessary skills & consistency needed, as well as lots of natural talent.

I don't know all the competitors & their horses but the Australian Eventing Team details follow..

Sonja Johnson,

Ringwould Jaguar, is a Brown/Black gelding,15.3 1/2 hands high, Breed;Australian Stock Horse Foaled;1991

Megan Jones,

Kirby Park Irish Jester is a Grey gelding,15.3 hands high,

Breed;Irish Sport Horse Foaled;1997

Shane Rose,

All Luck is a Bay gelding,16:1 hands high,

Breed;Thoroughbred Foaled;1994

Clayton Fredericks

Ben Along Time is a Bay gelding,

Breed;Irish Draught Sport Horse Foaled; 1995

Lucinda Fredericks

Headley Britannia is a Chestnut Mare, 15.3 hand high,

Breed;British Sport Horse Foaled;1993

It would be very nice if the commentators did some research & shared a little information about the horses, pedigree, previous results etc. I think it would be far more interesting for viewers also... especially if they spoke between competitors rather than prattled on with a lot of rubbish throughout a dressage test or jumping round.

That's probably a little harsh on my part but I haven't heard too many well educated remarks made as yet.

Regards, Vicki

Answer 3

I understand that many dressage and showjumping horses are usually 'warmbloods', since many thoroughbreds may be too highly-strung or physically unsuitable to the sport. The Trakhener, Dutch Warmblood, Holsteiner, Oldenburg and Hanoverian breeds are proven performers at these events, but many other breeds also do well. As their names suggest, these breeds originate in Europe. But I've read that one of the equine members of the Australian team is a little Australian Stock Horse!!