THE STORYRead the story of the people behind and in front of these unique sports.
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From War to A sportBack in the olden days horses was the most important animals used in war.
In the present days, horses are no longer used in war. They are lovely animals with a long history. We want to share the story about how important the horses was, still is and show the impressive connection the horsemen has with their horses shared together! |
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"If you’re writing a medium or long section of text, break it up with more than one paragraph for better readability.”
- SOMEONE ONCE SAID
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It´s fun and exciting!For trick riding like other competitive sports, demonstrates a man´s strength, his skill, his courage, and certainly his ability to ride anywhere and everywhere on a horse.
It´s dedication and focus on developing one´s athletic and acrobatic abilities while communicating to a galloping one thousand pound horse. |
TENT PEGGING
Cavalrysport of ancient origins
CAVALRYSPORT OF ANCIENT ORIGINSTent pegging is a branch of equestrian sport with roots from as early as 300s South Asia. The riders made their way into the camps of the enemies and tore up tent plugs with the lance.
As a sport, Tent pegging is quite new in Norway, but has already become very popular. The riders gallop on a 400 meter long track and trap so-called sticks - with a lance as the horse galopps |
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The Norwegian Tent Pegging teamWe got riders in Bergen, Telemark and in Oslo/Akershus. Interested in learning and wanna join on our trainings, contact us for more information.
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DZHIGITOVKA
Equestrian horse sports.
DZHIGITOVKA-THE WAY OF THE COASSACK WARRIOR
As a military art, and in all Central Asia, horses were the only way to move on the immensity of the land. Children learned to ride before they could walk.
Jigits is the description of a skilful and brave equestrian. Its the art of bravery, skill and composure. It shows the grace and the agility of a horseman and his art to train and master his horse.
Jigits is the description of a skilful and brave equestrian. Its the art of bravery, skill and composure. It shows the grace and the agility of a horseman and his art to train and master his horse.
certificated as a dzhigitovka trainer licenseSummer 2019 on the Dzhigitovka World Championship in Moscow, Russia. Silje tok the Dzhigitovka trainer lisence and are now availible in Norway to train other with the dream of learning trick riding and weapon handling on a galloping horse.
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THE JIGIT FAMILYDzhigitovka is a growing sport and its just getting more and more countries, so far you find Jigits in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, England, Turkey, Netherlands, Jordan, Romania and Mongolia with more.
The first ever world championship in Dzhigitovka tok place in Lytkarino, Moscow 2016. |
The Norwegian Jigit TeamOur team members are Silje Landrø Botten who have competed in the Dzhigitovka world championship since 2017, and Stein-Erik Jerijærvi (Jerry) who have competed since 2018.
Here we are together with our two main trainers Aleksandra Kalinia and Sergey Murugov who was the World Champion in 2017 Dzhigitovka world championship. |
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NORDIC STUNT RIDERS
We enjoy the horse sports
IMPORTANTHorses are very unpredictable animals and riding environments and equipment conditions may vary. Please remember the following:
- Always check and double check your equipment. - Never try a trick you´re not ready for. - Finding the proper horse is very important. - Get yourself and your horse into condition - Never practice alone. If something goes wrong you may need help, and when you need help in trick riding you need it quickly. |
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