Equestrain Events Flashcards
1
Q
When did the equestrian events take place ?
A
The fourth day
2
Q
What where the events ?
A
Four horse chariot race
Mounted javelin contest
Apobates ( seventh day)
3
Q
What was the sim of the mounted javelin contest ?
A
Rides would have to hit targets while riding their horses
4
Q
What was the greatest equestrian event and when did it take place ?
A
Apobates on the seventh day
5
Q
What happened in Apobates ?
A
Fully armoured charioteers dismounting their chariots while racing, running alongside them for a period of time then mourning them again
6
Q
Who did the prize for the eqaustrian event go to ?
A
It was awarded to the horses owner not the rider
