
Tokyo Olympics: U.S. Show Jumping Wins Team Silver
Sweden secured the gold in a jump-off between the two countries.

Sweden secured the gold in a jump-off between the two countries.

High-tech arena surfaces, or footing, create the field-of-play foundation for equine athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Irish show jumping horse developed a nosebleed while on course and has been withdrawn from further competition.

Meet Tokyo Olympic Head Farrier Ben Benson of Great Britain, and learn what it takes to keep high-performance horses shod during the Games.

Swiss horse Jet Set, ridden by Robin Godel, was euthanized due to an injury sustained during Equestrian Eventing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 1, 2021.
Because of difficulty in isolating new arrivals at Kentucky tracks, more stringent requirements have been established.

This is the first time the United States team has collected a team silver in dressage since the 1948 London Olympic Games.

Excessive heat and smoke from wildfires challenged participants in the 2021 ride.

Horses and riders return to the trail after the COVID-19 pandemic caused organizers to cancel the 2020 running of what’s billed as the world’s toughest endurance race.

Traveling U.S dressage team reserves Nick Wagman and Don John were withdrawn before the first horse inspection. Competition starts Saturday.

The first 36 Olympic horses arrived at Haneda Airport late July 14.

Equestrians from 35 countries will participate in the Tokyo Games, which is 15 more countries represented than during the 2016 Games.

The COVID-19 pandemic stalled many 2020 equine events, include the 100-mile Tevis Cup endurance ride. However, riders around the world supported the Tevis trail foundation and created a new tradition by completing the inaugural Virtual Tevis.

Churchill Downs Inc. has suspended racehorse trainer Bob Baffert for two years. The disciplinary action is the latest for Baffert as the investigation into Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s positive drug test continues.

Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality made up for his loss at Churchill Downs with a Belmont Stakes win.

Rombauer, who didn’t race in the Kentucky Derby, earned his way into the Preakness by winning the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields on Feb. 13.
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