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Olympic Games

The equestrian events in the Olympics are the only sport that includes both men and women. Equestrian consists of three disciplines with both teams competing and individual riders competing for medals. These disciplines include dressage, eventing, and show jumping. The Olympic Games' equestrian events are overseen by the International Equestrian Federation (the Fédération Equestre Internationale, or FEI), which is based out of Switzerland. The United States Equestrian Team is chosen by U.S. Equestrian (formerly the U.S. Equestrian Federation). Horse Illustrated brings you previews about the Olympic Games, coverage from the event, photos of the leading horse-and-rider combinations, and news about medal winners. 

U.S. Dressage Team Qualifies for Team Competition Following Performances from Adrienne Lyle and Steffen Peters on Second Day of FEI Grand Prix at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
U.S. Dressage Team Qualifies for Team Competition Following Performances from Adrienne Lyle and Steffen Peters on Second Day of FEI Grand Prix at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

July 25, 2021

On the second day of FEI Grand Prix competition at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, the U.S. Dressage Team saw its final two pairs help to secure a team start in the FEI Grand Prix Special for team medals set to take place on Tuesday, July 27. Adrienne Lyle, of Wellington,...

HI Tokyo Olympics Daily Update: Arriving and Day 1 of Grand Prix Dressage
HI Tokyo Olympics Daily Update: Arriving and Day 1 of Grand Prix Dressage

July 24, 2021

We’re kicking off the Horse Illustrated coverage of the Tokyo Olympics with an account from writer Kim MacMillan about her arrival, the dressage first horse inspection, and Day 1 of the Dressage Grand Prix qualifier event. We have boots on the ground for Horse Illustrated in Tokyo for the Olympic...

Sabine Schut-Kery and Sanceo Lead Off U.S. Dressage Team on First Day of FEI Grand Prix Competition at the Olympics
Sabine Schut-Kery and Sanceo Lead Off U.S. Dressage Team on First Day of FEI Grand Prix Competition at the Olympics

July 24, 2021

Sabine Schut-Kery, of Napa, Calif. and Sanceo, a 15-year-old Hanoverian stallion owned by Alice Womble, were the first U.S. combination to ride down the centerline at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 at Equestrian Park, completing their FEI Grand Prix Test as part of Group C on the first day of...

U.S. Dressage Team Combinations Pass First Horse Inspection at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Ahead of Competition Start Tomorrow
U.S. Dressage Team Combinations Pass First Horse Inspection at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Ahead of Competition Start Tomorrow

July 23, 2021

All three team combinations of the U.S. Dressage Team passed the First Horse Inspection this morning at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, before the Olympic Ground Jury of Susan Hoevenaars (AUS), Francis Verbeek (NED), Janet Foy (USA), Andrew Gardner (GBR), Hans-Christian Matthiesen (DEN), Magnus Ringmark (SWE), and President of the...

Nick Wagman and Don John Out of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as Traveling Reserve for U.S. Dressage Team
Nick Wagman and Don John Out of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as Traveling Reserve for U.S. Dressage Team

July 23, 2021

After arriving safely at the venue in Tokyo, Don John, who was named to the team with Nick Wagman as the traveling reserve, sustained a minor injury. He has continued to show improvement, but after further evaluation with the team veterinarian, the decision was made to withdraw him before the...

U.S. Equestrian Announces Horse-and-Rider Substitution for U.S. Eventing Olympic Team
U.S. Equestrian Announces Horse-and-Rider Substitution for U.S. Eventing Olympic Team

July 16, 2021

U.S. Equestrian has announced a substitution to the United States Eventing Team ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Deniro Z, a 13-year-old KPWN gelding ridden by Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp, of Lexington, Ky., and owned by Ocala Horse Properties, has been withdrawn from the team and will be replaced by Doug...

U.S. Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
U.S. Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

July 15, 2021

U.S. Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as part of Team USA in Tokyo, Japan. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. Competition will begin on August 3...

Tokyo Olympic Reboot: Final Preview for the Tokyo Olympic Games
Tokyo Olympic Reboot: Final Preview for the Tokyo Olympic Games

July 14, 2021

Just 16 months ago, the sports world came to a standstill, and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 were no exception. Tokyo 2020 was put on hold until this year—although it is still called “Tokyo 2020”—and will go down in history as the Games stalled by a worldwide pandemic. As this...

It’s All A Go for Tokyo: Olympic Games to Proceed as Planned
It’s All A Go for Tokyo: Olympic Games to Proceed as Planned

July 12, 2021

Before the action even begins, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are already unforgettable. Running a year later than scheduled and with multiple challenges along the way, the best of the best are now putting in their final preparations ahead of the Opening Ceremony on July 23, 2021. All is a...

U.S. Eventing Olympic Team for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Announced by U.S. Equestrian
U.S. Eventing Olympic Team for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Announced by U.S. Equestrian

June 23, 2021

U.S. Equestrian recently announced the four athlete-and-horse combinations who will represent the U.S. Eventing Olympic Team as part of Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander and Team Leader Jenni Autry. Competition will begin July 30...

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