Horseback Riding

Done by: Abdullah Albraiki

Table Of Content:

• 1- History.• 2- Type of Horses.• 3- Horse breeds.• 4- Horse racing.• 5- Training.• 6- Types of racing.• 7- Horse racing events.

History • Horses were first ridden around 4500 BC.

• In 2500 BC horses were used as working animals.

• In ancient times, horses were used in wars.

• Horses were and are still used for transportation,

trade and agriculture.

Types of Horses

• Riding horses

• Work horses

• Sport horses

• Show horses

Horse Breeds

• Arabian horses • Andalusian horses • Black Forest horses• Mustang horses • American Indian horses

Horse Racing

• Horse racing happened in Ancient Greece, Babylon,

Syria and Egypt.

• Horse racing provides entertainment for the crowds

• This sport continued to be popular through the

centuries

Training• The training of the horses depends on the race

length.• A horse’s performance depends on genetics, training

and age.• Horses train to prevent injury • Sprinting exercises are good for 2 year old race

horses

Types of Horse Racing

• Flat racing

• Endurance riding

• Jump racing

• Harness racing

Flat Racing

Endurance Riding

Jump Racing

Harness Racing

Horse Racing Events

• Dubai World Cup

• UAE Derby

• Olympic Games

Any questions?