Category: Olympics

It’s Showtime for Showjumping in Tokyo! Riders & Horses for the Jumping Competitions at the Olympic Games

Tokyo, Japan – August 02, 2021 – It’s showtime for Showjumping in Tokyo. The countdown to the “Battle of Titans,” is almost over and the pursuit of gold and glory begins tomorrow, featuring the best riders and horses in the world. A total of 91 combinations from 35 […]

It’s Showtime for Showjumping in Tokyo! Flying Beasts already Display their Hops & Power during Horse Inspection

Tokyo, Japan – July 31, 2021 – The first horse inspection for Jumping horses competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games took place at Baji Koen Equestrian Park this evening. There were two sent to the Holding Box and they will be reinspected this Sunday, being approved. They were […]

Michael Jung Powers Germany Back Up as Shake-up Takes Place Before Eventing Cross Country

Tokyo, Japan – July 31, 2021 – The leaderboard began to look a bit more familiar after the final session of Eventing dressage at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Baji Koen today. Great Britain remains at the head of affairs, but it is now Team Germany that […]

World Class Veterinary Facilities at the Tokyo Olympic Games

Lausanne, Switzerland – July 30, 2021 – The state-of-the-art Veterinary Clinic at Baji Koen Equestrian Park, specially built for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is fully equipped to ensure that all onsite equine athletes have access to world-class veterinary facilities. The Japan Racing Association (JRA), owner […]

Positive COVID-19 Test Result Forces Moroccan Rider to Miss the Olympic Games

Rabat, Morocco – July 26, 2021 – Samy Colman (MAR) will not compete in Tokyo 2020. As the Moroccan international rider has communicated on his social media, Samy Colman tested positive for Covid-19 just days away from flying to the Tokyo Olympics. ′′It’s not without emotions that I’m […]

Keeping Horses Cool in Tokyo: The Countermeasures for Heat & Humidity at the Olympic Games

Tokyo, Japan – July 26, 2021 – Olympic Equestrian Dressage competitions have already ended and, by this morning, all showjumping athletes will have settled into their temporary home at the historic Equestrian Park venue in Baji Koen, with the arrival of the final batch of Show Jumping horses. […]

Australian Showjumpers Allowed to Compete as Individuals at the Olympic Games

Homebush, Australia – July 23, 2021 – The Australian Olympic Committee has been informed that Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Katie Laurie (AUS) will be permitted to compete in the Individual Jumping competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman, has welcomed the decision to allow […]

Equestrian Australia Suspends Olympic Team Showjumper for Banned Substance Abuse

Homebush, Australia – July 21, 2021 – Yesterday, Equestrian Australia, the governing body of equestrian sports in Australia, released a statement announcing that “Equestrian Australia has provisionally suspended Jumping athlete Jamie Kermond (AUS) under the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy 2021. The mandatory Provisional Suspension Notice asserts Mr. Kermond returned […]

Last Minute Changes to the Belgian Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Brussels, Belgium – July 21, 2021 – The Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation (Equibel – FRBSE / KBRF) has released a statement announcing that Yves Vanderhasselt (BEL) and his mount Jeunesse are not longer part of Belgian Team for the for the upcoming Olympic Games. Vanderhasselt (BEL) and the […]

Royal Morrocan Equestrian Federation Announces Showjumping Team for Tokyo

Rabat, Morocco – July 14, 2021 – The Royal Morrocan Equestrian Federation has announced their showjumping team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The following riders and horses will represent Morocco in the Olympic Games: Ali Al Ahrach (MAR) & USA de Riverland (Diamant de Semilly […]

Last Minute Changes to the Brazilian Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – July 15, 2021 – The Brazilian showjumping team suffered a last minute change before going into into quarantine this week in Aachen, Germany, for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. All horses nominated for quarantine had been examined by veterinarian Rogério Saito on […]

Last Minute Changes to the Dutch Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Ermelo, Netherlands – July 15, 2021 – Rob Ehrens, the Chef d’Equipe of Team Netherlands, has had to make last minute adjustments in his intended team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Dolinn NOP, Harrie Smolders‘s (NED) ride, is not 100% fit and will not represent the […]

Injury Forces Change to New Zealand Showjumping Team

Wellington Central, New Zealand – July 14, 2021 – Injury has forced showjumper Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Verdini D’Houtveld Z to withdraw from the New Zealand team for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Uma O’Neill (NZL) and Clockwise of Greenhill Z, the previous travelling reserve, now move into the […]

Top Two Riders in the World Look Ahead to the Olympics at Knokke Hippique

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 30, 2021 – With the Tokyo Olympic Games only a few weeks away there is anticipation in the air in Knokke-Heist. The top three of the World Ranking list are all on the long list for Tokyo. All three riders competed at Knokke Hippique […]

The Dutch Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 05, 2021 – The Dutch Equestrian Federation has announced the showjumping for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. Among the show jumping riders, the TeamNL selected by national coach Rob Ehrens consists of: Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) & Beauville Z (Zangersheide – Bustique […]

Equestrian Australia Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Sydney, Australia – July 04, 2021 – Earlier last week, Equestrian Australia, the governing entity for equestrian Sports in Australia, released a statement confirming all equestrian team members for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Equestrian Australia states the following in their statement: “We wish to congratulate […]

Brazilian Equestrian Federation Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – July 05, 2021 – The Brazilian Equestrian Federation (CBH – Confederação Brasileira de Hipismo) released a statement earlier today announcing the Brazilian Showjumping Team scheduled to compete at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The athletes were observed by the technical committee and the […]

US Equestrian Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Lexington, Kentucky – July 05, 2021 – US 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 […]

Swiss Equestrian Federation Announces Show Jumping Team for the Tokyo Olympic Games

Bern, Switzerland – July 05, 2021 – The Swiss Olympic Committee has announced their selection of riders and horses to represent the country in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, as the requested by Swiss Equestrian Federation (SVPS).   The following four Swiss showjumpers (in alphabetical order) were […]

Kiwis & Chinese Stamp Passports to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 13, 2019 – New Zealand and the People’s Republic of China are both on their way to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after clinching the top two places at today’s Olympic Group G team Jumping qualifier staged in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. The experienced […]