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You can download and print off our detailed schedule here: (PDF LINK)
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The British riders are up against some stiff competition, but we have every chance of bringing back a medal and once again showing the world the high level of riding skill we perform within the Equestrian sport. Fingers crossed and enjoy the action!
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Show Jumping:
- Ukraine
- Norway
- Mexico
- Saudi Arabia
- New Zealand
- Republic of China / Hong Kong
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The other competing countries taking part in the Olympic Equestrian Events are:
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The other competing countries in the Olympic Equestrian Events are:
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The other competing countries in the Olympic Equestrian Events are:
Dressage:
- Germany
- Netherlands
- USA
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Brazil
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The 2008 Olympics are being held in Beijing, Hong Kong, where temperatures reach up to 30 degrees C / 86 degrees F – phew!
The host country have ensured that every care has been taken to make the horses as comfortable as possible in this climate,
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The 2008 Olympics are being held in Beijing, Hong Kong, where temperatures of up to 30 degrees C / 86 degrees F – phew!
The host country have ensured that every care has been taken to make the horses as comfortable as possible in their climate,
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The Olympic games are upon us and that means we get to see some of Britain's top riders perform, representing Britain and working towards bringing back the gold.
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The Olympic games are upon us and that means we get to see some of Britain's top riders give it their all to hopefully bring us home some gold medals.
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- Eventing (See our guide to Eventing )
- Dressage (See our guide to Dressage )
- Show Jumping (See our guide to Show Jumping )
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3 Day Eventing Team
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Dressage
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The GBR competitors....
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Show Jumping:
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The GBR competitors....
3 Day Eventing Team:
Show Jumping:
Dressage:
Para- Dressage:
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- William Fox Pitt
Ballincoola
Parkmore Ed
Tamarillo
- Sharon Hunt
Tankers Town
- Mary King
Call Again
Cavalier
Imperial Cavalier
- Daisy Dick
Spring Along
- Tina Cook
Miners Frolic
- Tim Stockdale
Fresh Direct Corlato
- John Whitaker
Peppermill
- Michael Whitaker
Suncal Portofino 63
- Ben Maher
Rolette
- Nick Skelton
Russel
- Laura Bechtolsheimer
Mistral Hojris
- Emma Hindle
Lancet
- Jane Gregory
Lucky Star
- Maria Eilberg
Two Sox
- Sophie Christiansen
Lambrusco III
- Anne Dunham
Teddy
- Ricky Balshaw
Deacon's Giorgi
- Lee Pearson
Gentleman
- Felicity Coulthard
Roffelaar
- Debbie Criddle
Pavaroti
- Simon Laurens
Ocean Diamond
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Ballincoola

Parkmore Ed

Tamarillo

Tankers Town

Call Again

Cavalier

Imperial Cavalier

Spring Along

Miners Frolic

Fresh Direct Corlato

Peppermill

Suncal Portofino 63

Rolette

Russel

Mistral Hojris

Lancet

Lucky Star

Two Sox

Lambrusco III

Teddy

Deacon's Giorgi

Gentleman

Roffelaar

Pavaroti

Ocean Diamond
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Tankers Town

Call Again

Cavalier

Imperial Cavalier

Spring Along

Miners Frolic

Fresh Direct Corlato

Peppermill

Suncal Portofino 63

Rolette

Russel

Mistral Hojris

Lancet

Lucky Star

Two Sox

Lambrusco III

Teddy

Deacon's Giorgi

Gentleman

Roffelaar

Pavaroti

Ocean Diamond
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Tankers Town
Call Again, Cavalier and Imperial Cavalier
Spring Along
Miners Frolic
Fresh Direct Corlato
Peppermill
Suncal Portofino 63
Rolette
Russel
Mistral Hojris
Lancet
Lucky Star
Two Sox
Lambrusco III
Teddy
Deacon's Giorgi
Gentleman
Roffelaar
Pavaroti
Ocean Diamond
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Ballincoola

Parkmore Ed

Tamarillo
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Ballincoola Parkmore Ed Tamarillo
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Ballincoola Parkmore Ed Tamarillo
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Ballincoola Parkmore Ed Tamarillo
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3 Day Eventing Team:
- William Fox Pitt
- Sharon Hunt
- Mary King
- Daisy Dick
- Tina Cook
Show Jumping:
- Tim Stockdale
- John Whitaker
- Michael Whitaker
- Ben Maher
- Nick Skelton
Dressage:
- Laura Bechtolsheimer
- Emma Hindle
- Jane Gregory
- Maria Eilberg
Para- Dressage:
- Sophie Christiansen
- Anne Dunham
- Ricky Balshaw
- Lee Pearson
- Felicity Coulthard
- Debbie Criddle
- Simon Laurens
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3 Day Eventing Team:
William Fox Pitt
Sharon Hunt
Mary King
Daisy Dick
Tina Cook
Show Jumping:
Tim Stockdale
John Whitaker
Michael Whitaker
Ben Maher
Nick Skelton
Dressage:
Laura Bechtolsheimer
Emma Hindle
Jane Gregory
Maria Eilberg
Para- Dressage:
Sophie Christiansen
Anne Dunham
Ricky Balshaw
Lee Pearson
Felicity Coulthard
Debbie Criddle
Simon Laurens
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The EquiPortal guide to the Beijing Olympics 2008
Equestrian Events

The Olympic games are upon us and that means we get to see some of Britain's top riders give it their all to hopefully bring us home some gold medals.
A Bit About the Olympics...
The Olympic Games take place every four years. The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad took place in Athens (GRE) in 2004.
The 2008 Olympics are being held in Beijing, Hong Kong, where temperatures of up to 30 degrees C / 86 degrees F – phew!
The host country have ensured that every care has been taken to make the horses as comfortable as possible in their climate,
using air conditioned stabling, air conditioned warm up arena and holding the cross country in the evening when its at its coolest.
The Events...
The equestrian events at the Beijing Olympics 2008 are:
- Eventing (See our guide to Eventing )
- Dressage (See our guide to Dressage )
- Show Jumping (See our guide to Show Jumping )
- Para-Dressage
The Schedule..
Show Jumping
15th August: First qualifying competition
17th-18th August: Team Competition
21st August: individual Final
Dressage
13th-14th August: Grand Prix Dressage Team competition and the first Individual Qualifier
16th August: Grand Prix special test and second Individual qualifier
19th August: Freestyle test to music, Individual Final
Eventing
9th -10th August: Dressage
11th August: Cross Country
12th August: Team and Individual Show Jumping
You can download and print off our detailed schedule here: (PDF LINK)
TV Coverage:
BBC are providing coverage of the games with BBC 1 being the primary channel and BBC 2 giving some coverage.
You can also find coverage on Freeview channels 1,2 and 3 and also on Sky channels.
Because Hong Kong is 7 hours in front of UK time, the live coverage of the Olympics will take place between 2am and 6am.
You can either record the live coverage or catch the round up broadcast at 6am – 11am on BBC1.
The BBC will also have coverage through the day and a second round up broadcast at 17.30 – 18.30 on BBC1 every day.
Check out the BBC sports website for more details:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00cmh3v/comingup∞
The GBR competitors....
3 Day Eventing Team:
William Fox Pitt
Ballincoola Parkmore Ed Tamarillo
Sharon Hunt
Tankers Town
Mary King
Call Again, Cavalier and Imperial Cavalier
Daisy Dick
Spring Along
Tina Cook
Miners Frolic
Show Jumping:
Tim Stockdale
Fresh Direct Corlato
John Whitaker
Peppermill
Michael Whitaker
Suncal Portofino 63
Ben Maher
Rolette
Reserve:
Nick Skelton
Russel
Dressage:
Laura Bechtolsheimer
Mistral Hojris
Emma Hindle
Lancet
Jane Gregory
Lucky Star
Reserve:
Maria Eilberg
Two Sox
Para- Dressage:
Sophie Christiansen
Lambrusco III
Anne Dunham
Teddy
Ricky Balshaw
Deacon's Giorgi
Lee Pearson
Gentleman
Felicity Coulthard
Roffelaar
Debbie Criddle
Pavaroti
Simon Laurens
Ocean Diamond
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