How much does a horse for the Olympic equestrian competition cost?

The price of each horse used in the Olympic equestrian competition is no less than one million! !

The horses used in the Olympic Games are all special purebred horses, not just crossbred horses from any racecourse.

Thoroughbred horses are the fastest and most valuable horses in the world, consolidating huge breeding and racing industries in many countries. It has perfect proportions and strong endurance for sports. Although thoroughbred horses are brave, they can get nervous easily.

Belgium Warmblood

Belgium Warmblood is a newer horse breed specially bred for competition. It is also an excellent dressage and jumping performance horse. famous for his character. The mixed breeding of various bloodlines has created the powerful and agile Belgian Warmblood Horse.

Dutch Warmblood

Dutch Warmblood is one of the most successful and skilled racing horse breeds after the war. Dutch Warmbloods are used as jumping and dressage horses. Best known for its strong and well-fitted limbs and feet.

Arabian Horse Arabian

The Arabian horse is considered to be the origin of all horse breeds in the world and is also the main basic bloodline of purebred horses. Unlike other horse breeds that have 18 ribs, 6 waist bones and 18 tail vertebrae, the Arabian horse has a 17-5-16 structure. Arabian horses have outstanding endurance and are the first choice horses for long-distance training and endurance training.

Trakehner

Many consider the Trakehner to be the finest warmblood and racing horse in Europe. The Traquena horse has a medium weight and first-class appearance as a hunting horse. It has the courage to cross the fields and is good at dressage riding and jumping.

Holsteiner

The Holsteiner has been improved by crossing with purebred horses. It is the most promising type of warmblood horse bred in Germany. The modern Holsteiner horse shows very correct, concise and rhythmic footwork, and is good at dressage and jumping performances.

Hanoverian Horse Hanoverian

The Hanoverian Warmblood Horse is a thoroughly German horse. If you pay attention, you can see it in obstacle races and racecourse equestrian teams around the world. Hanoverian Warmblood horses are specially used in equestrian competitions such as jumping, show jumping, three-day cross-country races and carriage racing.

Oldenburg

Oldenburg is a driving horse bred in the 17th century and can handle rugged mountain roads with ease. The modern Oldenburg horse was bred for dressage riding and driving, and the Oldenburg horse is known for its even temperament.

Barb horse

The Barb horse is the foundation breed of the world's horses after the Arabian horse. The Barb horse is not a very impressive horse. The waist is sloping, the tail base is low, and the shape of the skull is closer to that of a primitive horse

Andalusian

The Andalusian horse can be said to be the oldest and purest in the world One of the horse breeds. It can be adapted to various uses. Mainly used for riding, it is very suitable for advanced dressage, classic dressage, cowboy horses, bullring horses, carriages, ranch work and other training projects. Because this kind of horse can stretch its legs freely, is naturally fond of sports, is extremely intelligent, and can easily master the essentials of advanced fancy riding, it was once called a "dancing horse."

Orlov trotter

The Orlov trotter is relatively late to mature and is faster than the Russian trotter and the American trotter in the competition. Be slow. However, this breed has wide adaptability and is suitable for various equestrian events, such as dressage and other classical equestrian sports. The Orlov trot has always been one of the best trot breeds in the world. The Orlov is the first excellent horse breed independently bred by the Slavic nation. It is a symbol of the Russian state and the pride of the nation (Orlov Love Trotter is the representative breed of Trotter, other breeds will not be introduced one by one).

Selle Francais (abbreviated as "SF", its full name in French is "Cheval de Selle Francais")

Selle Francais is a warm-blooded horse. It is the strongest and most versatile of all European competition horses. It has a highly courageous character, is suitable for jumping, and can compete in cross-country races and various competitions.

American Standardbred

The American Standardbred is produced in the United States and is also known as the "American Trotter". It is a world-class trotter and contains the blood of purebred horses. Mainly used in light driving competitions, its trot and sidestep flat racing speeds rank first in the world, and it has created and maintained multiple world records.

American Paint Horse

Painted horses are very popular in Western riding and English riding. They are also favored and loved by children, and in speed competitions You can also see the graceful figure of the flower horse on the field.

American Quarter Horse

The American Quarter Horse is a hybrid of British and Spanish stallions that immigrated to the Americas. It was originally used to pull plows, herds of cattle and pull carts. Later, it was often used to participate in the 1/4 mile race. From then on, it was called Quarter. Quarter in English means 1/4. This horse has the ability to run at full speed over a quarter of a mile. In the West, the Quarter Horse was once the best small horse for cattle herding, and had an uncanny instinct for driving cattle.

Morgan Horse Morgan

The Morgan horse was once the most famous and widely distributed breed in the United States. Later it fell out of favor and for a period its breeding was placed under government supervision. This breed is based on the owner's horse of the same name, Justin Morgan. The modern Morgan horse is graceful and lovable, with smooth lines, small ears, expressive eyes and a beautiful mane. Morgan horses serve a variety of purposes.

Holsteiner

Whenever you talk about horses in equestrian circles internationally, you will definitely think of German warmblood horses. Among several excellent breeds, the Holstein horse, which accounts for only 6% of the total horse population in Germany, is already recognized as the representative breed with the most athletic performance characteristics in the equestrian world. Just like the German slogan "Holsteiner kennen keine" Grenze", which means "the unlimited realm of horses - Holstein".

The Holstein horse is a breed that has a good temper and is docile and calm. Their noble temperament and stability can be seen in their strong bodies, delicate and elegant body lines, and natural strides. With a naturally excellent athletic personality, he has already shone in the international equestrian world. It seems to be particularly talented in jumps and has excellent balance on jumps. It is the number one target of international equestrian jockeys and their sponsors, which can be seen in many jockeys on the roster of any world-class competition. The Alstein Horse can attest. It is also used in carriage races and three-day races. It has a wide stride, making it great for long-distance off-roading, and can easily negotiate obstacles. It is also used in horse racing, and its tall body makes a good impression on people. It is also used for military and parade purposes. In addition, Holstein is also used in many other breeds to improve breeds and is preferred when introducing bloodlines of other breeds.

There are also the Abaga black horse, the Baicha iron hoof horse that competed at the Naadam Conference in Mongolia, and the only Sanhe horse in China that can compete with famous foreign horses.