Archive for ‘Equine activities’

2008 Olympic Equestrian Jumping Results

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

2008 Beijing logoThis page will update as the results come in, so be sure to bookmark it (ctrl+D) and check back periodically.

Be sure to check out our 2008 equestrian olympic cheat sheet for information about all things equestrian at the olympics.

Individual Jumping

Olympic Gold MedalEric Lamaze and Hickstead

Eric Lamaze and Hickstead won gold in the Individual Jumping

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2008 Olympic Equestrian Dressage Grand Prix Results

Friday, August 15th, 2008

2008 Beijing logoThis page will update as the results come in, so be sure to bookmark it (ctrl+D) and check back periodically.

Be sure to check out our 2008 equestrian olympic cheat sheet for information about all things equestrian at the olympics.

Individual Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle

Olympic Gold MedalAnky van Grunsven and Salinero

Anky van Grunsven and Salinero won the dressage Grand Prix Freestyle

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2008 Olympic Eventing Pictures - Dressage

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

2008 Beijing logoNot as exciting as the cross country event, but one that requires technical skill and intense training by both horse and rider.

Be sure to check out the 2008 olympics cheat sheet for more information about when and where to watch your favorite equestrian athletes in the jumper portion of the games.

Images from the dressage event of the 2008 equestrian olympics

DressageImage from Mingshi W
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2008 Olympic Eventing Pictures - Cross Country

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

2008 Beijing logoCross country is one of the most exciting and competitive equestrian events at the olympics. Horses and riders are tested for endurance, strength, and sheer force of will during this difficult competition.

Be sure to check out the 2008 olympics cheat sheet for more information about when and where to watch your favorite equestrian athletes in the jumper and dressage portions of the games.

Images from the cross country event of the 2008 equestrian olympics

Cross CountryImage from NealA330
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2008 Equestrian Olympics Medal Table

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

2008 Beijing logoStay updated on the equestrian teams and how they are doing in their events.
For more horse-related olympic information check out the 2008 olympic equestrian cheat sheet.

*Update: Due to the recent events regarding the equestrian medals these results are unofficial until the Olympic committee makes a decision.

2008 Medal Tally

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2008 Olympic Equestrian Eventing Results

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

2008 Beijing logoThis page will update as the results come in, so be sure to bookmark it (ctrl+D) and check back periodically.

Be sure to check out our 2008 equestrian olympic cheat sheet for information about all things equestrian at the olympics.

Olympic Gold MedalHinrich Romeike and Marius

German team Hinrich Romeike and Marius Won the Gold in Equestrian Eventing.

Olympic Silver MedalGina Miles and Mckinlaigh

Silver goes to the US team Gina Miles and Mckinlaigh

Olympic Bronze Medal

Bronze goes to the GB team Kristina Cook and Miners Frolic

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German Hinrich Romeike Won Equestrian Eventing

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Hinrich Romeike and MariusImage from Mingshi W

2008 Olympics Hong Kong Equestrian LogoThe Germans had a strong team this year and on August 12th Hinrich Romeike and his mount Marius took the gold for them in the eventing final on August 12th.

Silver goes to Gina Miles and Mckinlaigh of the USA

Bronze Kristina Cook and Miners Frolic of GB
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Chinese Rider Alex Hua Tian is China’s 1st (and Youngest) Equestrian Eventer

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Chico

Image from 2008BIMC

Chinese equestrian Alex Hua Tian is breaking barriers in the horse world. This year he will ride his mount Chico into the ring as the first Chinese to compete in three-day eventing at an international equestrian event; and the youngest rider to ever compete in the three-part event at the olympics.
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Print the Equestrian Olympic Schedule

Monday, August 11th, 2008

The Online Version of the Olympic Equestrian Schedule is here

Show Jumping
Image from Hunter Jumper News

For those of you who want to keep a copy on your fridge for easy access you can print your own schedule.

2008 Olympics Hong Kong Equestrian LogoFind out where and when you can see your favorite equestrian event and team with my online olympic equestrian schedule.

Videos are added as they are released so you can always watch the equestrian events online.

For more information check out the olympics equestrian cheatsheet.

Latest Online Equestrian Olympic Coverage Videos

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Use our Olympic Cheat Sheet to find links to the best info.

Dressage ring in Hong Kong

2008 Beijing logoThe page will update regularly, please check back for the latest horse videos from Hong Kong. (Ctrl+D to bookmark)

You can watch any of the latest 2008 Olympic Equestrian videos from NBC, but you will need to install silverlight (simple instructions & alternatives provided).
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Latest Equestrian Olympic News and Photos

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Dressage ring in Hong Kong

2008 Beijing logoThis page will update regularly, please check back for the latest equestrian news and photos from Hong Kong. (Ctrl+D to bookmark)

The Latest Equestrian Olympic News and Photos direct from NBC.
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How to Watch the Equestrian Olympics Online

Monday, August 11th, 2008

2008 Beijing logo*I will update this page as new video clips are released.

Be sure to check what is coming with my schedule of equestrian events.

Follow these instructions to watch the equestrian olympic events online
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Read The Olympic Equestrian Blogs

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

2008 Beijing logo
Image from Reuters Pictures

2008 Beijing logoBelieve it or not, some of the Olympic equestrians actually find time to blog while they are in Hong Kong competing in the 2008 events.

Here is a list of blogs from some of the key players of the equestrian teams.
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Dressage Horses of the 2008 Olympics

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

2008 Olympics Hong Kong Equestrian LogoNow that you know the dressage lineup for 2008 (and check out the handy olympic equestrian cheat sheet). Here you can learn more about the horses competing this year.

*Update: The German Team Isabell Werth and Satchmo won the Gold in the Equestrian Dressage Grand Prix, be sure to take a look at the rest of the 2008 dressage results to see how your favorite competitor placed.

The Dressage horses for the 2008 olympics

Brentina

Ridden by: Debbie McDonald
Owned by: Peggy and Parry Thomas

Brentina
Image from AP Photo
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Olympic Equestrian Dressage Competition Videos - Aug 9th

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

You can checkout full equestrian info in the olympic cheat sheet

2008 Beijing logoDressage may not be the most exciting olympic equestrian sport, but it is definitely the prettiest. Here are the dressage competition videos from August 9th of the 2008 olympics in Hong Kong. If the videos aren’t working, please the cheat sheet

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USA

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