because it requires physical exertion
Athletic and equestrian sports.
There are no specifically Irish sports as part of the Olympics, such as Ireland's national sports, Gaelic Football and Hurling. Irish Olympians participate in various sports at the Olympics such as athletics, boxing, swimming , equestrian sports and others.
Yes. Equestrian is coed as I believe are several other sports.
because it is a popular sport! and most sports in the olympic games are popular
Historically, Australia has excelled most in track & field and the sports involving water: swimming, rowing, sailing, canoeing/kayaking, and diving. The Australians also do well in cycling and equestrian events. At the 2012 Olympics in London, Australia won medals in all of these sports except equestrian.
The Winter Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'cold weather sports' .... sports that can only be done on snow or ice. These sports include skiing, speed skating, and ski jumping. The Summer Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'warm weather sports'. These sports include athletics (Track and Field), marathon, and equestrian. There are Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics because you can play different sports in different seasons.
Equestrian
These are some of the sports I know Mexico is competing in 2008 Olympics. Rowing, Athletics, Beach Volleyball, Canoe/Kayak - Flatwater, Diving, Equestrian, Sailing, Synchronized Swimming, Taekwondo.
I believe it is anything to do with horses, for example equestrian sports are sports such as showjumping and dressage.
London Olympics
To win the Equestrian you have to have the most points for dessage,jumping and eventing.
All swimming and track events. Also events in canoeing, equestrian, cycling, rowing, sailing, pentathlon, and triathlon.