Latest Equestrian Olympic News and Photos
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The Latest Equestrian Olympic News and Photos direct from NBC.
News
- Lamaze wins gold, Madden bronze Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:47:00
American Beezie Madden won the bronze medal in individual jumping. Canada’s Eric Lamaze won the gold medal after a jump-off with Sweden’s Rolf-Goran Bengtsson who took home the silver medal.
- Jumping horses suspended for doping Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:35:00
Four horses in the Olympic equestrian team jumping competition, including one from Norway’s bronze-medal team, have been suspended for doping.
- Anky van Grunsven wins gold Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:03:00
Dutch Anky van Grunsven won the gold medal in individual dressage for the third time in a row. German Isabell Werth won the silver medal and her teammate Heike Kemmer won bronze.
- U.S. wins gold after jump-off Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:16:00
The United States won the gold medal in the team jumping event after a jump-off with Canada. During the jump-off, the U.S. had zero penalty points. Norway won the bronze medal. - Gina Miles wins silver, Romeike gold Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:34:00
American Gina Miles won the silver medal in individual eventing. Germany’s Hinrich Romeike edged Miles in the jumping event. Romeike claimed his second gold medal in equestrian eventing. - Riders seek funding for costly sport Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:43:00
An aura of wealth surrounds Olympic equestrian sports, but the impression that riders can buy their way onto an Olympic podium is far from the reality.
- Rewind: Team jumping final Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:46:00
Watch the final round of team jumping competition and the third qualifier for the individual jumping competition. See the United States clinch a gold medal in the team jumping competition after a jump-off with Canada.
- TEAM USA: Show jumping round I Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:24:00
Watch some highlights from team USA during the first round of the team finals in jumping. The U.S. ended up winning the gold medal during the second round of the team jumping finals. - Werth leads after grand prix special Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:02:00
Germany’s Isabell Werth leads after the grand prix special. Werth’s Dutch rival Anky van Grunsven placed second and German teammate Heike Kemmer third. American Steffen Peters is in fourth place. - Germany wins dressage grand prix Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:14:00
Germany won the gold medal in the dressage grand prix. The Netherlands won the silver medal and Denmark won bronze. The United States took fourth place. - Show Jumping: Team USA Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:56:00
Watch some highlights of the U.S. show jumping team from the first day of the individual jumping qualification. McLain Ward, Beezie Madden, Laura Kraut and Will Simpson competed for the U.S.
- Jumping: Leaders of the pack Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00
Watch some highlights from the show jumping competition qualification round. Watch as top riders and their horses clear the course. - Show jumping qualification I Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:05:00
The crowd seemd to favor Hong Kong in the show jumping qualifier. Americans Beezie Madden, McLain Ward, and Will Simpson finished the first round with zero penalty points. - Germany rides for redemption Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:24:00
After being disqualified in Athens, Germany’s Ludger Beerbaum looks for redemption in today’s show jumping event.
- Team dressage medal ceremony Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:21:00
Watch highlights from the dressage grand prix team medal ceremony. Germany won the gold medal, while the Netherlands took home silver and Denmark bronze.
- The 2008 U.S. Equestrian team Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:12:00
The 2008 team consists of both seasoned Olympians and first-timers. See which riders will represent the U.S. in the dressage arena, the jumping ring and the cross-country course in Hong Kong. - Dressage grand prix II Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:14:00
Watch some of the best moments from the dressage grand prix with commentary. Germany won the gold medal in the team event followed by the Netherlands and Denmark. The United States placed fourth. - China makes Olympic debut Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:12:00
After facing some challenges in eventing, team China is ready to make amends as it competes in the dressage grand prix today.
- Replay: U.S. team jumping Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:52:00
Watch American riders compete during the jumping competition of eventing. American Gina Miles won the silver medal in individual eventing.
Photos
- Individual jumping medal ceremony Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:24:00
- Jumping: Individual final A and B Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:45:00
- Grand prix freestyle Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:03:00
- Dressage medal ceremony Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:26:00
- Team jumping medal ceremony Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:07:00
- Team Jumping Finals Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:50:00
- Show jumping team final I Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:25:00
- Dressage: Team final & Individual Grand Prix Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:16:00
- Show jumping qualification I Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:05:00
- Dressage team medal ceremony Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:03:00
- Japan’s Hiroshi Hoketsu Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:48:00
Despite having finished 35th in the individual dressage grand prix competition, Japan’s Hiroshi Hoketsu, at 67 years old, has fulfilled a lifelong dream of returning to the Olympics again after his debut at the 1964 Games. - Day 5: Grand Prix I Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:12:00
- Medal ceremony: Individual Eventing Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:18:00
- Dragons, pandas, fish … and horses Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:39:00
Fences on the equestrian course for the three-day event incorporate many symbols of Chinese culture: dragons, pandas, fish, chopsticks, birdcages and a traditional courtyard house. - Eventing: Cross-country Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:39:00
- Day 1 Eventing: Dressage II Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:51:00
- Day 1 Eventing: Dressage I Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:50:00
- First horse inspection Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:50:00
- Rain: Before the competition Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:24:00
- Poggio II and Amy Tryon Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:03:00
American Amy Tryon will ride Poggio II in the eventing event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The pair helped the U.S. team win a bronze medal in 2004.
