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| Historical Tetrathlon
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| This page presents little
known, yet historical facts about this most unique sport. |
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Tetrathlon actually began in the reign of King George. |
Who tended his flock of Tetrathletes during the day. |
And trained them to be flexible in order to win
against more rigid competitors. |
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| The early days of Tetrathlon
were difficult and challenging for the Competitors.
Here is an exclusive image of the first
recorded Tetrathlon competition ...
... known as Pasture Rafting.
Note: In the beginning, girls were
only allowed to watch the competition and not directly participate. |
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However, with much lobbying, the girls were allowed to field a team of
competitors.
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| Initially, they were limited to
only synchronized standing and synchronized walking competitions. |
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| They rebelled ... and with good
cause. The girls had proven themselves to be equal to the boys
... and in some cases better. It has been reported that boys sometimes
have difficulty standing or walking ... and it gets more difficult when they
try highly complex synchronized techniques. |
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| The matter went before the
court of King George where it was given careful consideration.
Everyone was anxious to hear the ruling
of the King.
And when the decision was announced ...
... the masses responded with great jubilation! |
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| And now, boys and girls compete
equally ... in all phases of competition and in all Tetrathlon Divisions.
Sometimes joining together and traveling to distant lands to represent the
United States and the United States Pony Club in International Exchange
competitions. |
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... and all is good in the Kingdom of
Tetrathlon |
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These
little known facts have been unearthed and are provided by Patricus Allenus, descendant
of Feetis Hurtus, master cobbler for the Slab O'Leather Sandal Company.
Patricus
volunteers as torch bearer, scribe, gopher and scorer at Regional,
Championship and Exchange competitions.
Disclaimer from Patricus Allenus -
This page is provided as a light-hearted look into the world of
Tetrathlon and the extraordinary competitors who give it their all to
become the best of the best.
If you know of other little known, yet
historical Tetrathlon facts, please send them to
Patricus Allenus. |
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| In addition to volunteering
and supporting USPC, Patricus runs a riding school outside of
Washington, D.C., teaching a "Masters" program in Stadium
Jumping..
In this picture, you can see one of the school's best students
and Olympic hopeful, Jumpus Littlus,
demonstrating proper jump techniques. |
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