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In which year were the equestrian events put into the Olympics?

Equestrian first appeared in the games in 1900. It was excluded afterwards until 1912, and has been part of the summer games ever since....

pony saddle vs horse saddle?

Not really. The difference is the size. A "youth" saddle is simply a saddle that fits better for a smaller rider. A pony saddle will fit on a horse but less comfortably. It will probably give the horse sores on his withers....

What do you think to having an equestrian catagory?

Thanks, chaz. I have been going through all the horsey questions and inserting the following answer:- If you would like to have an Equestrian/Horse Riding category on here, please go to the Forum (top right-hand corner) and suggest it. Thanks. We do have quite a few votes, now, on the forum, so hopefully we will get one soon. Luv your website!...

Equestrian Colleges???

. Why don't YOU Google "equestrian college" in each state and see where they're located?? . This has some info: ; "...

Pad under the saddle?

There are riser pads made of hard foam stuff which will lift the back of it. The one shown is for English....

pony saddle vs horse saddle?

Not really. The difference is the size. A "youth" saddle is simply a saddle that fits better for a smaller rider. A pony saddle will fit on a horse but less comfortably. It will probably give the horse sores on his withers....