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'''Equestrian sports''' (aka Horseback riding) are sports which involve riding or driving [[horse]]s that have been trained for such purposes.  There are many individual equestrian sports, but most fall into one of two major groups: [[English riding]] and [[Western riding]].  English riding is the style of riding that originated in Europe.  It uses saddles with a low [[pommel]] and [[cantle]], and attire for the riders is generally quite formal.  Western riding originated in the United States and uses saddles with a raised pommel and cantle and less formal attire.  Other equestrian sports include [[Horse racing]] and [[Horse driving]]. Many Arab States and the country of [[Mexico]] are fond of equestrian sports. Horse racing and horse breeding is seen as a sign of wealth in many Arab countries.

==Types of Equestrian Sports==

: [[Dressage]]
: [[Show Jumping]]
: [[Eventing]]
: [[Horse Racing]]
: [[Endurance riding]]
: [[Hunt seat]]
: [[Saddle seat]]
: [[Barrel racing]]
: [[Team penning]]
: [[Reining]]
: [[Polo]]

The [[Grand National]] is one of the most popular horse racing events in the [[United Kingdom]] although it has a worldwide following. It is held on [[Aintree]] racecourse in [[Liverpool]].

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