Olympic swimming is thrilling. Gymnastics has us on the edge of our seats. But there’s another sport to watch during these Olympic games that symbolize grace, discipline, and an unspoken bond: Equestrian. Equestrian involves the disciplines of riding, driving, and vaulting.
Equestrian is comprised of three events in the Summer Olympic Games: dressage, show jumping, and hunter trails.
What’s dressage? A horse is trained to move in harmony to music with their rider.
Want to giddy up? Check out these places for aspiring riders.
- Charlotte Equestrian Club | 9445 Hutchinson Ln., Charlotte | Located 15 minutes from Uptown, this club provides education to equestrians of all levels.
- Palisades Equestrian Center | 19104 Youngblood Rd., Charlotte | This facility offers lessons for students interested in Western riding and English hunter-jumper riding.
- Joli Cheval | 6000 Joli Cheval Ln., Mint Hill | This luxury equestrian center provides state-of-the-art facilities and boarding.
- Leg Up Equestrian - English Riding Academy | 6201 Johannes Rd., Fort Mill | This academy features one of the most established youth equestrian programs in the Carolinas and the Southeast.
Ready to saddle up? Viewers can follow Equestrian at Paris 2024 via WCNC’s ongoing Olympics coverage.
