Great Panathenaia - Events - Equestrian Events Flashcards
1
Q
When did the equestrian events take place?
A
The fourth day of the games
2
Q
The greatest equestrian event took place on which day?
A
The seventh
3
Q
What was the great equestrian event?
A
Apobates
4
Q
What did the apobates involve?
A
Fully armoured charioteers dismounting their chariots whilst racing, running alongside them for a period of time, then mounting them again
5
Q
How was this different from the other events?
A
The prize went to the horse, not the rider
