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Training in the Right Way: Different TYPES of Equestrian Professionals
This week’s article discusses different types of equestrian dressage professionals and what they may be able to offer depending on their expertise and educational background. (more…)
It’s All Happening: Check In on Construction Progress at Paris Olympic Equestrian Venue
It’s almost time, folks! Construction at Château de Versailles for the upcoming Paris Olympics is well under way.
More Opportunities for Paris Olympics Tickets On the Way
Bonjour, Paris! 
Are you dreaming of a trip to see the 2024 Olympics in person? Here’s another chance at some tickets… (more…)
Equestrian Girl Bosses: Cynisca of Sparta
Cynisca broke barriers by becoming the first recorded female racehorse owner and first female Olympic champion in 396 BCE.
Modern Pentathlon Reportedly Dropping Equestrian Portion Following Tokyo Games Debacle
After much negative attention was brought to the relatively obscure sport in Tokyo, the modern pentathlon may be dropping show jumping. (more…)
The Inclusion & Accessibility Legacy of the 2020 Tokyo Equestrian Park
“Until now, there has been little recognition of Para Sports in this country. But the Paralympics have been a good opportunity for many people to learn about Para Equestrian and for them to see how people with various disabilities can get involved in the sport.”
Today in Tokyo: Sweden Soars, USA Advances in Team Jumping Qualifier
All eyes are on Tokyo as the countdown begins to tomorrow’s Jumping Team Final. Team Sweden led the way in the qualifier, with Team Belgium and Team Germany close behind. Team USA earned a green light as well … stay tuned! (more…)
Today in Tokyo: Stage Set for Olympic Team Jumping Battle
There’s just one more set of medals to be doled out to equestrians in Tokyo: Team Jumping, which includes a Friday qualifier and a Saturday final with the best 10 teams. See who’s out and who’s in. (more…)
Today in Tokyo: Individual Jumping Gold for Wedding-Bell-Bound Ben Maher
“I don’t know what was more pressure, this or getting married in two weeks,” said Great Britain’s Ben Maher as he clutched the Individual Jumping gold medal he won in Tokyo.
Ecovet Presents Mind Your Melon: Rave Horse …
… at the Olympics. (more…)
Today in Tokyo: A Costly Day for Team USA in Individual Jumping Qualifier
Only 30 of the 73 starters could qualify for tomorrow’s Individual jumping medal-decider, and no Americans made the cut. Now they’ll be turning their attention toward the Jumping Team Qualifier on Friday. Here’s a recap of today’s action from Tokyo!
Meet the One-Eyed Horse Competing in the Olympics
If you watched the Tokyo dressage today, you may have glimpsed a horse who has just one eye. We got to know Swedish rider Therese Viklund and her super-mare, Viscera.
Today in Tokyo: Tears & Cheers as Von Bredow-Werndl Takes Individual Dressage Gold
Imagine taking double gold at your very first Olympics. Now imagine doing it while throwing down a freestyle score of over 90%. Sound like the stuff of daydreams? Today, it became Jessica von Bredow-Werndl’s extraordinary reality.
The Idea of Order: Olympic Rail-Birding
The next big thing.
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Ecovet Presents Mind Your Melon: Learn Japanese With Team USA
Minding your melon isn’t always about helmets; sometimes it’s about learning something new. (more…)
Today in Tokyo: Germany Takes Gold, U.S. Earns Silver in Dressage Team Competition
Okay, okay. In some parts of the country (world), this is YESTERDAY in Tokyo. But for our Central, Mountain and Pacific Time readers, it’s still today… (more…)
Keeping Cool in Tokyo: Countermeasures in Place for Equine Athletes
It’s a scorcher in Tokyo, so multiple steps are being taken to ensure the comfort and safety of the equine athletes. (more…)
Where Can You Watch the Tokyo Olympics Worldwide? Your Live-Stream Guide
If you’re trying to figure out how to watch the Olympic equestrian sports (and not just the highlights!), here’s your ultimate, worldwide guide. (more…)
Today in Tokyo: US Advances, Germans Establish Authority Ahead of Dressage Team Medals Finale
Day three has wrapped up in Tokyo, and we’ve got the recap. See how all your favorites performed ahead of the Dressage Team Finals. (more…)
Today in Tokyo: Sensational Start to Race for Olympic Dressage Titles
It may have been a long time coming, but the opening day of Equestrian Dressage at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games more than lived up to expectations. Emotions ran high and so did the scores with superb individual performances. Here’s a recap of day 2.
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Sneak a Peek Inside the Gorgeous Equestrian Park at the Tokyo Olympics
We’ve got a bird’s eye glimpse at the Tokyo 2020 Equestrian Park, which will play host to the majority of equestrian competitions beginning this weekend with dressage.
