Olympic Equestrian

All About Equestrian Events at the Olympics

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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Extreme equestrian

By Michael on | From equestrianclothingcatalog.com

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 the...Read Full Story

Buying Golf and Polo Clothes Online

By Jones Berkley on

Clothes play a vital role in any sport. An uncomfortable outfit can distract the sportsman; also, it can badly affect the performance of him. It doesn’t matter whether you are a professional sportsman or just doing it for your hobby, a good sport costume is a basic need for any sport person. If you visit a sports clothing store, you are sure to find golf clothes, polo clothes, yoga outfits and horse riding clothing. Golf and Polo clothes are likely to appear in any sports clothing store. For...Read Full Story

Beijing 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events in Hong Kong

By josephkhng on | From livinginhongkongchina.blogspot.com

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

[PICTURES] Olympics Day 3 in Pictures

By Tatiana Guertin on

(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

FEI World Cup™ Dressage: 16-17 December 2008

By tenis4kr on | From sheridancreektack.blogspot.com

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