a team sport played on horseback where players use mallets to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal
polo
a competitive equestrian sport that includes dressage, cross-country jumping, and show jumping phases
eventing
special moves that a horse is trained to perform by receiving particular commands or body signals from its rider or a competition in which these moves are done
dressuur
the horse racing over level ground without obstacles
vlakrennen
a competitive event where horse and rider navigate a series of obstacles
springconcours
a competitive event where horse and rider cover long distances, typically 50 to 100 miles or more
duurzaam rijden
to control or guide a horse using reins, which are straps or ropes attached to a bit in the horse's mouth
teugel houden
a rodeo event where horse and rider race around barrels in a specific pattern
vatracen
an event where participants compete in various traditional Western riding activities
rodeo
a form of amateur horse racing over natural terrain between designated points
punt-tot-punt races
a competitive event where riders and horses participate in a series of speed and skill-based games or races
gymkhana
a discipline where gymnastic exercises are performed on the back of a moving horse
voltige
a specially trained horse used in vaulting competitions
springpaard
a type of equestrian sports designed specifically for athletes with disabilities
para paardensport
a high-jump competition in equestrian sports
puissance
a horse specifically trained and used for a race in which they must jump over a series of fences or obstacles
hindernispaard
a young male horse under the age of four which is not castrated
veulen
a horse that is female and young, particularly one that is younger than four
veulen
the competitive sport of riding horses, often with specific goals such as jumping over obstacles or performing in show competitions
paardrijden
a sport in which riders race against each other with their horses
paardenrennen
a young horse that is approximately one year old
eenjarige
A horse bred and trained specifically for racing
renpaard
a horse that competes in steeplechase races, which are long-distance horse races over varied terrain featuring obstacles such as hurdles and water jumps
steeplechasepaard
a horse that shares a stable or a horse that is kept in the same stable as another
stalgenoot
a mechanical device used at the beginning of horse races to ensure a fair start
starthek
the odds or price at which a horse or other competitor is valued at the start of a race or event, as determined by the bookmaker or betting exchange
startprijs
a horse that excels in long-distance races, particularly those requiring stamina and endurance
afstandsloper
a participant who is new to or inexperienced in competitive horse riding or handling
beginner
a bet in horse racing where the bettor must predict the first three horses to cross the finish line in exact order
trifecta
the starting or finishing point of a race, particularly a horse race, which is often marked by a pole or other vertical marker
paal
a horse bred or trained for harness racing, where horses race while pulling a two-wheeled cart
trotter
to assign weights to horses in a race based on their perceived ability, in order to equalize their chances of winning
handicappen
to take part in games of chance or betting, involving money, hoping to win more in return
gokken
a form of horse racing where horses pace while pulling a two-wheeled cart and guided by a driver
huifwagenraces
a race in which people or animals, typically horses, have to jump over fences, ditches, bushes, etc. in order to finish the race
steeplechase