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This is a video introducing the rules of eventing. The roots of eventing can be traced back to tests for cavalry units. During that era, proficiency in three disciplines—dressage, cross-country, and show jumping—was required. Eventing is a three-day competition, much like a triathlon for horse and rider. On the first day, dressage tests the horse's obedience and ability to perform a series of predetermined movements. The second day features the highlight of eventing, the cross-country phase. Riders navigate a natural course covering several kilometers, tackling obstacles such as hedges and water crossings at speeds exceeding 30 km/h, aiming to finish within the optimum time. ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:31:00 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/2029/the-rules-of-eventing-jra/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/2026/the-rules-of-dressage-jra/
This video introduces the rules of dressage, the oldest equestrian sport dating back over 2,000 years to the writings of the Greek general Xenophon. In dressage, horses perform precise and beautiful movements in the arena, including walking, trotting, and cantering, as well as more advanced movements like the passage, where the horse lifts its legs high and moves rhythmically, the half-pass, where the horse crosses its legs, and the pirouette, where the horse spins on its hind legs. Judges score each movement out of 10, and the total score is expressed as a percentage, with higher numbers indicating better performance. Dressage is often compared to figure skating on horseback, with a focus on the harmony between horse and rider and the dynamic movement akin to dancing. ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:30:35 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/2026/the-rules-of-dressage-jra/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1995/2024-jra4/
Here is the training video for the 2024 Hankyu Hai, officially provided by the Japan Racing Association (JRA). ]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:54:58 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1995/2024-jra4/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1989/2024-jra3/
Attention Horse - Interview with Stakeholders] 2024 Nakayama Kinen | JRA Official ]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:52:33 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1989/2024-jra3/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1978/2024-jra2/
2024 Nakayama Kinen | JRA Official ]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:51:08 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1978/2024-jra2/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1972/2024-jra/
Here is the training video for the 2024 Nakayama Kinen. You can see how the horses are doing in their workouts. ]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:50:34 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1972/2024-jra/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/2019/2024-jra7/
This video is as of 6:00 PM on February 16th and does not reflect changes such as withdrawals or jockey substitutions. ]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:19:34 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/2019/2024-jra7/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/2004/2024-jra6/
Here is the race reference for the 2024 February Stakes, provided by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) ]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:58:40 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/2004/2024-jra6/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/2002/2024-jra5/
Here is the training video for the 2024 February Stakes, officially provided by the Japan Racing Association (JRA). ]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:56:16 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/2002/2024-jra5/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1963/2024-g-jra8/
2024 Kyoto Kinen (G2) | Pradaria | JRA Official ]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:48:26 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1963/2024-g-jra8/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1964/2024-g-jra9/
2024 Queen Cup (G3) | Queen's Walk | JRA Official ]]> Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:49:06 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1964/2024-g-jra9/ https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1969/2024-g-jra11/
2024 Kisaragi Sho (G3) | Byzantine Dream | JRA Official ]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:50:09 EST https://dev.ballertube.com/video/1969/2024-g-jra11/