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Modern Pentathlon’s Equine Welfare Legacy

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.

Olympic Horses Depend on Specialized Veterinary Care

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 27, 2024

Olympic equestrian teams rely on tailored veterinary care to optimize horse performance and manage health, ensuring peak condition for the Games.

Boyd Martin on Essential Conditioning for Olympic Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 26, 2024

Elite eventing rider Boyd Martin describes conditioning for Olympic horses, focusing on physical and mental preparation for Paris 2024.

Horses fly in two-horse units with individual stalls.

How Horses Travel by Air to the Olympics in Versailles

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 26, 2024

Many Olympic horses will fly part of their journey this year, with veterinarians and elite grooms ensuring a smooth, more tranquil experience than traveling by truck.