First Olympic Horses Arrive at Greenwich Park
Edited Press Release
July 25, 2012
The first horses have arrived at Greenwich Park, setting for the Olympic equestrian events at London 2012.
The first horses have arrived at Greenwich Park, setting for the Olympic equestrian events at London 2012.
This year’s equestrian events begin July 27 and continue through Aug. 9.
The FEI has granted final approval of the all-weather footing that will be used at Greenwich Park.
Athletes from 40 countries on six continents will compete in the London Olympic equestrian events.
The stallion worked July 5 before developing colic and endotoxemia that night. He remains in intensive care.
The United States Equestrian Federation has named its 2012 Olympic Teams in dressage, eventing, and jumping.
The FEI has launched a new online hub dedicated to all things Olympic and Paralympic, both old and new.
National federations will make their final selection of teams and individuals from the nominated entry list.
TheHorse.com blogger and author, Jennifer Bryant, returns to cover the equestrian events during 2012 Olympics.
Two Saudi show jumping horses tested positive to for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at competitions.
Riders from 26 nations have qualified to participate in equestrian events during the 2012 London Paralympics.
The 17-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare carried McLain Ward to two Olympic Gold medals during her career.
No horses at the event have presented any signs of illness, but biosecurity measures have been implemented.
Topics included vet regulations, blood during competition, international movement of horses, and cloning.
Two hundred riders and horses will be competing in jumping, dressage, and three-day eventing at the Olympics.
Riders from 41 nations have qualified to compete in the equestrian events at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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