HORSES Top 10 Most Dangerous Equestrian Sports By Emily Fought | June 6, 2018 Share Just being around horses can be dangerous…when you add a saddle things can get even more risky. Certain disciplines require speed, agility, and unique maneuvers. There can be a lot of room for error. Riders end up with broken bones, concussions, and fatal injuries. If you’re a daredevil, these sports might have the adrenaline rush you need! 1. Horse Racing When you’re a jockey… it’s not if you’ll get hurt, it’s how bad and when. 2. Steeplechase Racing and jumping, steeplechase is definitely near the top of the list! 3. Cross Country Jumping If you’re a cross country rider, you have guts. 4. Barrel Racing Barrel racing requires speed and agility! 5. Pole Bending Would you try this high intensity sport? PC: Knaupter @ Flickr. 6. Trick Riding Are you up for the challenge of trick riding? 7. Show Jumping Pairing speed with high jumps makes for a risky sport. 8. Fox Hunting There’s a lot more to fox hunting than meets the eye. 9. Polo With a group of riders charging at fast speeds, you’re bound to have a few accidents. 10. Vaulting PC: Ken Owen @ Flickr. Did your sport make the top ten most dangerous list? If so, hang on and be ready for a crazy ride! https://www.www.cowgirlmagazine.com/trick-riding/ https://www.www.cowgirlmagazine.com/swapping-saddles-tv-show/ Cowgirl HotlistEmail address:* CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. HORSES | barrel racing brave dangerous disciplines events fearless horses jumping racing saddle sports top 10 tricks