No it’s a lot more work than that actually. Have you ever ridden a horse or do you know what Dressage is? This thread is full of morons.

Horses that successfully compete anywhere from A shows to the Olympics are there because they want to be. Please try to get an unwilling horse over a 5' fence yourself and then get back to me on the results. (spoiler alert: it doesn’t happen.)

Ah. There’s no measure of scale here, is there?

Oh, it’s unnecessary.

That rider is using her legs, bum,back, shoulders,abs and mind to control a unpredictable animal the weight of your car with minimal movement of the hands. That rider has to practically perform the plank ( cross country position) for almost 20 minutes whilst moving at around 30 mph and flying over obstacles taller…

This is a dumb take. That’s like saying anything expensive and entertaining is nothing more than a status symbol, as though someone can’t enjoy horseback riding because it is enjoyable.

The Pentathlon is supposed to simulate a Napoleonic-era cavalry scout attempting to get back to friendly lines. Its equestrian alright and he kicked ass at it finishing fifth in an event totally dominated by the Swedes.