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The equestrian competition is competed in by both men and women at the Olympic games, by both individuals and teams. There are are three events competed in for both teams and individuals.

Dressage
A country may enter up to three qualified athletes for the team competition. Qualification for the individual competition is based on the FEI Olympic Riders Ranking as of May 1, 2008.

Jumping
A country may enter up to four qualified athletes for the team competition, if the country des not qualify they may enter up to two. For the individual, qualified riders are chosen by the FEI Olympic Riders Ranking as of May 1, 2008.

Eventing
A country may enter up to five qualified athletes for the team competition, if the country did not qualify, they can only enter two athletes. For the Individual competition, qualification is decided by the FEI Olympic Riders Ranking as of May 1, 2008.
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Accidents, injuries and even deaths used to occur in the cross-country portion of eventing Competitors jump a fence during the team three day event competition at the 1912 Stockholm Games. (IOC Olympic Museum/Getty Images) Eventing — formerly known as the three-day event — debuted at the 1912 Stockholm Games, and consisted of the same components as today’s competitions, though in different order. Until the 1924 Games in Paris, Day One consisted of the cross-country test, Day Two was...Read Full Story

[PICTURES] Olympics Day 3 in Pictures

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(L-R) Giovanna Trillini of Italy and Nam Hyunhee of South Korea compete in the semifinals of the women's individual foil fencing event at the Fencing Hall on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts) Li Wenquan of China celebrates during the men's archery team round at the Olympic Green Archery Field on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ezra Shaw...Read Full Story

Beijing 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events in Hong Kong

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We are only 6 days away from the Beijing 2008 Olympics and we can always see the excitment overall Hong Kong. Not only it is the first time that the Olympics is held in China, it is also because Olympics Equestrain events are also held in Hong Kong. The Olympic Equestrian Events comprise 3 disciplines - Dressage, Jumping and Eventing - with individual and team competition in each. For the official websit to the Equestrian events, you can visit the following: http://www.equestrian2008.org/eng...Read Full Story

FEI World Cup™ Dressage: 16-17 December 2008

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FEI World Cup™ Dressage: 16-17 December 2008 18/12/2008 Dutch Adelinde Cornelissen no doubt proved to be the rising star of dressage in Olympia London. After her win two weeks ago in Stockholm she now settled for the win in London. “The best thing was I just got to ride my test, without the spookyness I spurred a little bit yesterday in Grand Prix. Parzival was amazing and from the first step I knew he was going to give his best”, Adelinde said. To give his best was an understatement for her...Read Full Story

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“Leave your show clothes at home,” reads the show bill for the midwinter equestrian event. Formal horse show clothing is not required, although proper English or Western horse tack is expected. Tia Koehler, of Appleton, Wisconsin, will be the horse ...  
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The USA Equestrian Trust is pleased to announce that IRS-registered equine nonprofit organizations now have two opportunities to submit grant applications. Applications for financial grants to be funded in 2012 are due May 7 or Oct. 8 at 5:00 p.m. EST.  
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Saint James School is offering a new competitive sport beginning in the 2012-13 school year, introducing the school's middle and high school students to the sport of equestrian show jumping. The "STJ Jumpers" will compete in events hosted by the ...  
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by Dave BoyceIf the elegant century-old Folger Stable off Woodside Road in Wunderlich Park has champions, a notable one is Susan Lang. In recognition of her equestrian-oriented efforts in Woodside and on the Peninsula, the Patrol has named Ms. Lang "Outstanding Horseperson-Citizen" for 2011.  
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"We currently have over 9 million horses in our country, and it takes at least 36 million acres of land to feed them. But we are losing space at 6,000 acres a day. In order to preserve a future for the equestrian landscape and lifestyle we love ...  
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CENTREVILLE This marks the 12th consecutive year A Queen Anne's County 4-H All-Equestrian Team has been selected by ACM-Chesapeake Publishing. The honorary team recognizes the top 4-H performers each year, based on each individual meeting all ...  
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If your knowledge of equine matters is limited to Mark Todd and the eventers, or Ellerslie, welcome to the world of the piaffe, the passage and the half pass. Confirmation of Louisa Hill's selection for the Olympic Games dressage competition is excellent ...  
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http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/2012schedule.html *Current FEI Rule Books can be downloaded from the FEI website. Please check your email/fax number provided for any updates or information you might need prior to the course.  
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THIS coming season, Wiltshire eventing star Laura Collett will be aiming to end her sensational rise to prominence by clinching a place at the Olympics. The 22-year-old, who is based at the Membury Estate near Marlborough, probably counts 2011 as the ...  
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THERE was another success for the Beaufort Hunt Pony Club when Amelia Glass topped the Dengie first round qualifier at West Wilts Equestrian Centre’s unaffiliated show jumping at Holt. The Dengie Winter League series, open to Pony Club riders across the ...  
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