Not 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
Cross 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
Stay 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.
The 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 (more…)
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. (more…)
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You can watch any of the latest 2008 Olympic Equestrian videos from NBC, but you will need to install silverlight (simple instructions & alternatives provided). (more…)
*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
Dressage 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
Paige: You got it Alexandra! I'll start doing my homework now...... alexandra: GIVE MORE DRESSAGE DEFINATIONS!!!!!!... Paige: Well, I won't give the other 7 away ;)
I'm hoping I've fou... KY Farm Girl: For me, I really only see 3: One in the top center looking ... Rose: I totally believe in Unicorns, I don't care what anyone says... Horsecrzygirl: Thanks! I just wish I could watch them all on TV. Online is ... Master Blasphemy: Very nice collection!...