Tag: Olympics in Tokyo

Swedes are Supreme to Claim Team Jumping Gold at the Olympic Games

Tokyo, Japan – August 07, 2021 – It has been almost a century since Sweden last won Olympic Jumping Team gold, and when they did it tonight they did it with both style and grace. A magnificent performance all week from Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) with King Edward, […]

Order-of-go in the Team Jumping Final at the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan – August 07, 2021 – They have saved the best for last when it comes to equestrian sports during the 2020 Olympic Games. National pride is on the line as thirty Samurai warriors of the noble sport from 10 different nations take the main stage of […]

The Course for the Team Jumping Final at the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan – August 07, 2021 – It’s time for one last dance, one last prance, it’s showtime for showjumping during the 2020 edition of the Olympic Games and this time Olympic medals are at stake. National pride is on the line as ten teams are still standing […]

Spectacular Swedes Soar towards Perfection Before Team Jumping Final

Tokyo, Japan – August 06, 2021 – It was a tough day at the office for many of the nations competing in the Team Jumping Qualifier at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Baji Koen Equestrian Park today. But for Team Sweden it was just another walk in […]

The Course for the Team Jumping Qualifier at the Olympic Games in Tokyo!

Tokyo, Japan – August 05, 2021 – Once again, it’s showtime for showjumping at the Olympic Games! The Team Jumping Qualifier is on right now! The stage is set for the battle amongst 57 riders, from 19 different nations, all in pursuit of gold and glory in one […]

Order-of-go of Nations, Riders & Horses in the Team Jumping Qualifier at the Olympic Games

Tokyo, Japan – August 05, 2021 – One down, one to go! Individual gold has already been claimed by Ben Maher (GBR) but team gold is still on the line during the 2020 Olympic Games, starting this Friday at the Japanese capital. National pride is on the line […]

Great Britain Forced to Make a Change Ahead of Team Jumping Final

Tokyo, Japan – August 05, 2021 – Ahead of Friday’s Tokyo Olympic Equestrian Jumping team event at the Equestrian Park at Bajikoen, Team GB has made a pre-competition change in accordance with the FEI Regulations for Equestrian Events at the Olympic Games (article 609). Harry Charles (GBR), riding […]

Farriery & Footing: The Critical Keys to Olympic Equine Performance

Tokyo, Japan – August 05, 2021 – The Olympic Games are all about the coming together of the best of the best and the human and equine athletes have been meticulously prepared for the occasion. An essential part of that preparation is shoeing, and just as with human […]

Order-of-go in the Individual Jumping Final at the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan – August 04, 2021 – After a drama-filled qualifier that saw several favorites fall just short of making it to the final, seeing their dreams of a possible medal slip away, once again it’s showtime for the best showjumpers at the Olympic Games! A few riders […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W are Dynamite as Titans are Determined for the Final Battle for Individual Gold & Glory at Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan – August 03, 2021 – There was an edge-of-the-seat start to Jumping at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games today, with fluctuating fortunes in the opening first Individual competition. Only 30 of the 73 starters could qualify for tomorrow’s Individual medal-decider, and with many horses finding the […]

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 […]

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. […]

Team Israel Announces Jumping Squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Jerusalem, Israel – July 03, 2021 – The Israel Equestrian Federation (IEF) has announced the combinations have been selected to represent the country in the individual (August 3,4) and team competition (August 6,7) at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The team consists of the following rider-and-horse […]