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Drik Schrade of Germany rides Grand Amour During the Show Jumping Eventing Phase

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Drik Schrade of Germany rides Grand Amour During the  Eventing Show Jumping  PhasePhoto by MN Chan/Getty Images
Drik Schrade is already calculating what needs to be done to negotiate the next jump as his horse Grande Amour lands from an airy vertical. Show jumping is a mental and physical challenge as designers set up courses with many twists, turns, and difficult striding between jumps. Riders need to be in complete control of their horse and horses obedient and quick to respond.
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