There's more to equestrian at the Alice Springs Masters Games than meets the eye, with riders and their four-legged teammates showing off their skills across everything from dressage and show jumping to ranch riding and Extreme Cowboy.

And here's a fun fact — Blatherskite Park has a rather fitting connection to horses. Local history tells of a horse that supposedly ran off the old racecourse, galloped around a nearby hill and still managed to win the race.

Whether that horse was a champion or just taking the scenic route, we reckon it would've fitted right in at the Friendly Games!

With plenty of skill, patience and teamwork on display, equestrian is proving that sometimes the best sporting partnerships have four legs.

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