Veterinary examination for three-day-events

Authors: Oulaghan KA
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 25, Issue 12, pp 391-392, Dec 1977
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Horse, Livestock
Subject Terms: Diagnostic procedures, Exercise/fitness/athletic performance, Locomotor, Clinical examination
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: A three-day-event was originally a trial for cavalry patrol mounts. Now it is a competition which demands the toughest, most extensive training and devotion to horsemanship without promise of glory. The French term “;Contours Complet” is more descriptive and accurate than the English term, “Three-day-event”. The object of eventing is to show the rider`s ability, boldness and knowledge of training and conditioning his horse to obtain its best performance across country, and to show the obedience, courage, jumping ability, stamina and speed of a well-trained horse. Horse trials in New Zealand are run by the New Zealand Horse Society. Rules are based on rules of Federation Equestre Internationale…

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