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U.S. Eventing team named Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 0:06 PM ET By Brooke Eaton Five horse rider/combinations were named to the U.S. eventing team on July 14. Among them is two-time Olympic gold medalist Phillip Dutton, who will compete for the United States for the first time in 2008.
Teams qualified Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:55 PM ET By Brooke Eaton A total of 196 horse/rider combinations, across all three disciplines will compete in Hong Kong. Take a look at what nations will be represented at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Laura Kraut: Riding high Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:34 AM ET By Brooke Eaton
Eight years ago, Laura Kraut made her Olympic show jumping debut at the 2000 Games. After a silver medal at the 2006 Worlds and many world cup appearances, Kraut returns in 2008 aboard Cedric, a 10-year-old gelding with a lot of personality.
U.S. show jumping team named Posted Tuesday, July 8, 2008 9:59 AM ET By Brooke Eaton Following competition in Aachen, Germany, the U.S. showjumping team was named yesterday. Four horse/rider combinations will begin preparations for the Olympic Games, which will take place in Hong Kong from August 15-21.
Dutch showjumper injured, may miss Olympics Posted Tuesday, July 8, 2008 9:03 AM ET By By the Associated Press
Dutch showjumper Albert Zoer, considered one of the favorites to win an Olympic gold medal, broke his leg in two places during training Tuesday and could miss the Beijing Games.
Peters secures Olympic berth Posted Sunday, June 29, 2008 8:01 PM ET By By the Associated Press
Steffen Peters took the national Grand Prix dressage championship and earned one of four Olympic berths Sunday by winning the freestyle event at the Olympic dressage trials at Oaks Blenheim Farms.
U.S. Equestrian Trials Results Posted Sunday, June 29, 2008 8:00 PM ET By By the Associated Press
Three U.S. riders have earned slots on the 2008 Olympic dressage team after trials concluded today. Steffen Peters' nearly perfect performace also won him the Grand Prix title.
Poised for success Posted Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:35 PM ET
Steffen Peters and Courtney King became the first American riders to score at least 75 percent in a Grand Prix competition, which took place during dressage trials in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
Making his mark Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Two-time Olympic gold medalist will make his sixth Olympic appearance at the 2008 Games in Hong Kong, as part of the New Zealand three-day eventing team.
U.S. Dressage trials begin this weekend Posted Monday, June 16, 2008 By Brooke Eaton The U.S. Olympic trials for dressage are set to begin on Saturday, June 21 in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., where the top horse/rider combinations will vy for selection to the 2008 Olympic team. Among those riders are two bronze medalists from the 2004 Olympic team: Debbie McDonald and Lisa Wilcox.
Zara Phillips withdraws from Olympic team Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2008 By Brooke Eaton British royal Zara Phillips has withdrawn from the Olympic eventing team, following an injury her horse, Toytown, sustained while training.
Vets, riders discuss equestrian safety Posted Monday, June 9, 2008 By JEFFREY McMURRAY A summit called by equestrian governing bodies brought riders together on Sunday in Lexington, Ky. to discuss the current state of eventing competition, and how changes must be made to ensure both rider and horse safety.
Equestrian rider safety rule revised for Olympics Posted Friday, June 6, 2008 By the Associated Press
LAUSANNE, Switzerland(AP) - Equestrian safety rules will be revised for the Beijing Olympics to protect riders from head injuries.
Remembering Teddy Posted Friday, May 30, 2008 By Brooke Eaton Members of the eventing community, including former teammates from the 2007 Pan American team, share memories of America's pony Theodore O'Connor. On May 28, the 14.1 Olympic hopeful was put down after a tragic accident on his farm in Virginia.
For Irish showjumper, the Kuerten has closed on the 2008 Games Posted Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:27 AM ET HUENXE, Germany (AP) - Jessica Kuerten, the world's No. 2-ranked showjumper, will not be going to the Beijing Olympics. Kuerten, who competes for Ireland but is based in Germany, is currently appealing a suspension imposed by world governing body FEI following her horse's positive test.
Teddy O'Connor 1995-2008 Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2008 By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com Teddy O'Connor, the 14.1 hand pony, was put down on Wednesday after a freak accident at his barn in The Plains, Va. He and rider Karen O'Connor won two Pan-American golds last summer, and were training to qualify for the 2008 Games.
Polishing Sapphire's sparkle Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Jenny Wood has taken care of Sapphire for the past four years, starting just after the chestnut mare and her rider, McLain Ward won gold in show jumping at the 2004 Games. Wood spends six days a week with the horse, and knows her likes, dislikes, even her human equivalent.
Olympic gold medalist denies horse abuse charges Posted Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:06 PM ET By The Associated Press Andrew Hoy accused of wearing spiked shoes.
Queen's granddaughter makes Olympic team Posted Friday, May 9, 2008 10:48 AM ET By By the Associated Press
Zara Phillips, a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, will compete for Britain in equestrian at the Beijing Olympics.
British Eventing team named Posted Friday, May 9, 2008 10:36 AM ET By Brooke Eaton
Safety investigation follows equestrian fall Posted Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:26 AM ET
Equestrian: What to expect Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 9:08 AM ET By Matt Stroup The three equestrian disciplines bring a wide array of stories to the 2008 Games. In the dressage ring a rider returns to the Olympics after 44 years, while the eventing course could host its first pony ever.
Back on her horse, rider finds comfort after accident Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:49 PM ET By Brooke Eaton, NBCOlympics.com
For 28-year-old Kate Levy, horses are her life. But after a severe riding injury in August 2007, she was unsure if she would ever ride again. Yet just eight months out from the accident that almost paralyzed her, Levy was named to the short list of the U.S. show jumping team, one step closer to the Olympic Games.
Ready to make hay Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:07 PM ET By Jay Weiner, Special to NBCOlympics.com Olympic veteran Karen O'Connor has big hopes for the 2008 Olympics. But as she has learned in the last year, even the grandest achievements can be accomplished by the smallest competitors.

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