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Driving is the equestrian discipline in which one or more horses pull a carriage driven by a rider with long reins.
Detailed explanation
Driving is an equestrian discipline recognized by the FEI. It is competed in three phases: dressage, marathon (cross-country course with obstacles), and cones (maneuverability). There are categories for one, two, four, or more horses. Carriages can be traditional or modern sport models. In Spain, there are active clubs and competitions at various levels. It is a demanding discipline that requires specifically trained horses and a driver skilled in handling long reins.
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