Malaysian Equine Council

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RACING							Flat Racing Steeplechasing
The Early Race Horses
Middle Eastern countries were famous for their fast Arab horse cares - the earliest in equine history.
Flat Racing
Originated in the Newmarket area of Britian in the early 17th Century. Thoroughbred Racing Arabian Horse Riding Quarter Horse Riding Pony Racing
Steeplechasing
Racing over fences.
Hurdle Racing
Racing over hurdles of at least 1.2m and distance of not less than 2 miles.
Point to Point
Races over hurdles for amateur riders over three miles or more.
Amateur Racing
The Malayan Amateur Racing Association is a member of the International Federation for Gentlemen Riders(FEGENTRI)
Harness Racing
A descendant of chariot racing, the first Olympic equestrian event. Harness Driving was introduced in Malaysia on 26 August 2001 at STC Equestrian Centre.
Olympic Games
The three Equestrian Disciplines in the Olympic are: Show Jumping - Team and Individual Events Dressage - Team and Individual Events 3-Day Event (Eventing) - Team and Individual Events							Vaulting Harness Racing
International Equestrian Sports
Federation Equestre Internationale's recognized events: Show Jumping - Individual Dressage - Individual Eventing - Individual Vaulting - It's gymnastics on horseback Driving - Team, Pairs and Singles Combined Driving has three sections: Dressage dan Presentation Marathon Obstacle Driving Endurance Riding - Malaysia has two associations that promote the sport of long-distance riding - the Sabah Endurance Riders Association and the Malaysian Endurance Riders Society.