Who knows stuff about Equestrian in the Olympic Games or just Equestrian?
Prior to the second World War, most of the people who participated in the equestrian portion of the Olympics were usually military officers, and they generally wore their dress uniforms, except during the cross country portion of the 3 Day Event, when they wore a work uniform and a soldier’s helmet. Also, up until the 1950’s, women were excluded from participation in the equestrian sports- and even once they were allowed to compete, it took years before they really got established as top competitors. The equipment and tack worn by the horses hasn’t changed much in centuries- they still wear the same English tack that earlier generations of horses did. The saddles are lighter now, and are more likely to be made out of things like fiberglass or other ultralight materials, but by and large, they are still covered with leather. The uniforms and clothing worn by the riders HAVE changed a great deal, though- the jodphurs the men wore have been replaced by breeches, which are less bulky and a
