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<\/figure>\n\n27.2.-1.3. Kultajousi Arena, Messukeskus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Icelandic Horse Gaits Competition Western Riding<\/strong> Paws in Full Swing – Hakunila Region Dog Enthusiasts Association Horseback Riding with<\/strong>a Lead
Come to the Helsinki Horse Show to meet one of the world’s oldest horse breeds, the cheerful Icelandic horse.<\/p>\n\n
The Icelandic horse is a small, strong, and cooperative mount that, in addition to the basic gaits\u2014walk, trot, and canter\u2014also possesses one or two special gaits: t\u00f6lt and flying trot.<\/p>\n\n
At the two-day invitational competition held at the Exhibition Center, you\u2019ll see the four gaits and t\u00f6lt at two different tempos in the V1 four-gait class. In the T1 t\u00f6lt class, t\u00f6lt is performed at two tempos, along with tempo changes. There are three age categories: seniors, youth, and juniors. <\/p>\n\n
The top six seniors and the top six youth and juniors from the first day of competition will advance to Saturday\u2019s finals. The country\u2019s top athletes are competing in the event. <\/p>\n\n
Three judges, one of whom is from Sweden, evaluate the performances from the center of the arena, assigning scores for various elements on a scale of 0 to 10. The judging takes into account, for example, the quality of the gait, tempo, rhythm, the horse\u2019s conformation and how it carries itself, as well as the rider\u2019s use of aids. In the final, all six horse-and-rider pairs will perform in the arena at the same time. <\/p>\n\n
The Kultajousi Arena at the Helsinki International Horse Show offers a diverse overview of the fascinating disciplines of equestrian sports, without forgetting our other beloved four-legged friends: dogs. And for the first time at the Helsinki Horse Show, children will have the chance to try pony riding. <\/p>\n\n 27.2.-1.3. Kultajousi Arena, Messukeskus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Icelandic Horse Gaits Competition Western Riding<\/strong> Paws in Full Swing – Hakunila Region Dog Enthusiasts Association Horseback Riding with<\/strong>a Lead <\/figure>\n\n