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Jennifer O. Bryant is a freelance photojournalist and editor of the U.S. Dressage Federation’s member magazine, USDF Connection. She is the author or co-author of Olympic Equestrian, The USDF Guide to Dressage, and A Gymnastic Riding System Using Mind, Body & Spirit. More information about Jennifer can be found on her site, http://jenniferobryant.com/.

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Jennifer O. Bryant August 16, 2024

Equestrian has been removed from the Olympic sport going forward, but its effects on equine welfare at the Games are permanent.

Social License to Operate in Equestrian Olympic Competition

Jennifer O. Bryant August 15, 2024

Find out how Paris 2024 officials and equestrian sport governing bodies are addressing equine welfare and SLO concerns driven by social media’s growing influence.

2024 Olympics Take ‘Concierge Medicine’ for Horses to a New Level

Jennifer O. Bryant August 13, 2024

Veterinary and farrier teams were ready for almost anything at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Handling Heat During the 2024 Olympic Games Equestrian Events

Jennifer O. Bryant August 8, 2024

Learn about the advanced heat management strategies 2024 Olympic equestrian officials implemented to ensure horse safety during extreme temperatures.

Footing: The Foundation of Olympic Equestrian Performance

Jennifer O. Bryant August 2, 2024

What’s under the hooves of the Paris 2024 Olympic horses? Let’s get down to ground level and look at the footing.

Hoof-Care Triage

Jennifer O. Bryant September 22, 2023

Punctures, abscesses, and worse: What to do when your horse’s hoof is hurting and whom to call for help.

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Jennifer O. Bryant February 26, 2020

Take a look at the remarkable equine heart and what can go wrong with it, such as murmurs and atrial fibrillation.

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Jennifer O. Bryant September 25, 2018

The ill-fated WEG endurance competition was abandoned amid delays, disruptions, and dangerous heat. Here’s a look back at what went wrong.

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This common exercise modality can be surprisingly risky; learn how to keep your horse—and yourself—safe.

Coming to America: 2018 World Equestrian Games Preview

Jennifer O. Bryant September 10, 2018

A fast-growing equestrian epicenter in a North Carolina hamlet prepares to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games.

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Jennifer O. Bryant December 2, 2015

Improved diagnostics and more promising treatments are putting many foot-sore horses back to work.

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Jennifer O. Bryant June 24, 2014

Find out why you should make regular dental checkups part of your horse’s scheduled maintenance.

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Finding the right saddle for your horse is a mix of high-tech and hands-on approaches.

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Jennifer O. Bryant April 3, 2014

There are no easy answers when it comes to colic surgery, just as there are no easy decisions.

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Jennifer O. Bryant January 13, 2014

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Jennifer O. Bryant November 11, 2013

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