Galloping to Rio
Jana Shanikova - a project consultant representing a circus horsemen dynasty
20.08.2013
The project Galloping to Rio de Janeiro gave Yana Shanikova - a representative of a circus horsemen dynasty - an option to consult the project participants. Those who got interested in that cooperation received a few tips on how they could present their final event.
Maria Golubkina: Galloping to the final of the project
14.08.2013
Last weekend, Maria Golubkina, a participant of the project Galloping to Rio de Janeiro, came to train at the Equestrian Club Novy Vek for her final event - a pair dance performed by the stars together with professional athletes, including those who will represent our country at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Nina Gromova - the soviet star of equastrian sports
12.08.2013
The project Galloping to Rio de Janeiro visited the Soviet athlete Nina Gromova. This year, Nina Georgiyevna turns 91 years. Her house reminds one of a museum full of love for horses and equestrian sports.
Gadhafi's gift and other exhibits of the museum of horse breeding
05.08.2013
In the new issue of Equestrian Sports Project. Galloping to Rio de Janeiro - a story about the Museum of Horse Breeding of K. A. Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy which houses hundreds of interesting exhibits. For example, the saddle for an Arab steed, a gift of Moammar Gadhafi.
The project participants supported the russian youth and juniors at the European championship
29.07.2013
A participant of the project Galloping to Rio de Janeiro, an actress Anastasiya Makeeva, arrived in the French city of Compiegne to support our youth and juniors during the European Championship in dressage. The tournament turned out to be difficult. The German athletes won. The event program consisted of 20 elements of dressage.
Horses - healers
15.07.2013
The new issue of Galloping to Rio de Janeiro tells how horses heal ailments of riders and how Paralympic sportsmen train in horse dressage.
“Mom, be proud! I've got the cup!”
11.07.2013
Participants of the project Galloping to Rio de Janeiro remember what was the most complex in the course of training and how they were preparing for competitions. The brightest moments, memories and emotions of the second competition of the project.
Skill of fancy riding that inspires children to do sports
01.07.2013
Within the project Galloping to Rio de Janeiro, we are showing you fancy riding in the Kremlin Horse Riding School.
Alexander Nosik's victory
25.06.2013
Alexander Nosik is the winner of the second competitions of equestrian sports project. Galloping to Rio de Janeiro - he talks about his relation to the equestrian sports and winning: “When training, I often smile to what I feel when working with a large animal.
Fancy riding of the Kremlin horse riding school
25.06.2013
Fancy riding is one of the most spectacular types of the equestrian sports. Every element has its own history and purpose in battle. Today, the masters of the Kremlin Horse Riding School show these elements in their stunts continuing the tradition of military art.
How children learn to ride
17.06.2013
The new issue of Galloping to Rio de Janeiro tells about teaching children the basics of riding. Little riders usually get into the saddle starting at four - already at this age a child begins to develop athletic character.
How show jumping competitions are held
10.06.2013
Our project focuses on the dressage but today we'll make an exception and show you a story about show jumping. This type of the equestrian sport values not the beauty of riding but technical and flawless performance of jumps.
Sergey Karikov and Elena Kuletskaya about how it is important to comply with the scheme
07.06.2013
The new story of the project Galloping to Rio de Janeiro is dedicted to the performances of the economist Sergei Karikov and the TV presenter and model Elena Kuletskaya at Novy Vek ESC.
Importance of equipment for a horse and a rider
04.06.2013
Before you start doing horseback riding, you have to thoroughly prepare for it. Dressage requires carefully selected outfit for both a rider and a horse. An athlete's equipment makes the ride safer, more effective and comfortable. “The first thing is to buy breeches”, says the master of sports, a trainer on the project Galloping to Rio de Janeiro Marina Aframeeva. “The next step is to wear a helmet. It is important for an athlete in terms of security”.
Zhanna Odintsova on participation in second competitions
29.05.2013
The participants of the project Galloping to Rio de Janeiro studied the elaborate scheme of riding and last weekend presented their results to the strict judges. Zhanna Odintsova, a public sector official, performed first on Gvido. In March, during the first competitions, Odintsova showed a beautiful seat and a good overall management of the horse.
