Dog Agility VS Equestrian Jumping
| Print | By Petside Team | July 20, 2008 2:07 PM

Dog Agility VS Equestrian Jumping
There are a lot of similarities between Olympic sports and the popular sports in the canine world. See how your favorite sports like flyball, agility, dock diving, disc dog and freestyle compare to their Olympic sport counterparts.

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Agility vs. Equestrian
Flyball vs Hurdling


Disc Dog vs Discus
Dock Diving vs Long Jump
Freestyle vs Gymnastics

Dog Sport


Dog Agility

Handler and pet must complete an obstacle course in the shortest amount of time. Pets jump over hurdles, weave through poles and balance on beams. Pets are judged on accuracy and timing. There are agility competitions for both dogs and cats.

Olympic Sport

Source: Flickr user madnzany


Equestrian - Jumping

Rider and horse must complete an obstacle course in the shortest amount of time. Horses must clear the jumps and are scored on accuracy. Equestrian sports have been in the Olympic sport since 1900.

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