2008 Olympic Games

Beezie Breezes To Bronze Medal

For the Individual Finals only the top 35 riders could qualify but when this class was started it was on a clean slate. That meant that even though Beezie had one tough go it didn't matter. The 11... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Rumor Has It

We often hear rumblings floating around and since these are things you might not hear I thought I’d pass a few along to you. At the same time there are some factual things I thought I’d include, just... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Dutch Rider Van Grunsven Wins Third Consecutive Olympic Gold Medal

Dutch rider Anky Van Grunsven claimed her third Olympic Gold Medal in a row after achieving the winning score of 78.680. The Silver Medal went to Isabell Werth and Satchmo (74.456). Heike Kemmer... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Laura Kraut And Cedric Are A Force

Laura Kraut, 42, and her greenish mount Cedric were the winners of the Olympic Selection Trials much to Laura’s surprise. They are the newest combination to international competition and even with... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

A Golden Victory For The U.S. Show Jumping Team

McLain Ward riding Sapphire, Beezie Madden aboard Authentic, Laura Kraut on Cedric and Will Simpson riding Carlsson Vom Dach took the Gold Medal at the 2008 Olympic Games after a jump-off against... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Dressage Rider Steffen Peters And Ravel

Steffen Peters, 43, is an Olympic veteran while his mount, Ravel, is competing in his first Olympic Games. Peters has lived in the United States most of his life (since 1985) even though he was born... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Beezie Madden And Authentic

Beezie Madden and Authentic have been an extremely consistent combination. When they entered the arena for the first round of the Nations Cup it seemed a sure thing that they would put in a stellar... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Mclain Ward And Sapphire

So far so good for McLain Ward and Sapphire. They are tied for the Individual title with Canadian Eric Lamaze and a member of Team USA which is also tied with Switzerland in the top spot. The final... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Courtney King And Mythilus

This is 30-year-old Courtney King’s first Olympic Games and the same for Mythilus, a 14-year-old gelding. Her past accolades include riding another horse, Idocus, representing the U.S. for the first... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

The Olympic Stadium

The central focus of these Olympic Games takes place in the Olympic Stadium, which was just constructed for this event. The venue seats 18,000 and the attendance has been spectacular. I don’t recall... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Press Work Room

I mentioned the press working area in an earlier report but I thought I’d show a photo and give you a mini outline of what we do here. To begin with internet connection is available in either... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Take The Olympic Journey With Me

I’m in Hong Kong covering my sixth Olympic Games and this time you’ve got the chance to take the journey with me. The Olympics began last week but I’ll catch you up to what’s been happening and then... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

The Olympic Journey Continues Here In Hong Kong

I have a feeling this year’s Olympic journey is going to be an uncanny mix. There are going to be the highs, such as Gina’s Silver and the lows like Dutton’s disqualification. Last night we got... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Beijing 2008: Part 6

It’s amazing how you look ahead and think about things in the future that seem so far away and then suddenly they are just around the corner. I’ve already paid for my accommodations and... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Beijing 2008: Part 5

This is the first ever Olympic Games to be held on Chinese soil, and since Hong Kong will be the site for the Equestrian competition, August 9-21, you can bet that those behind the scenes are doing... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Beijing 2008: Part 4

Test Events And Drug Testing Are Part Of An Olympic Games

In August a Test Event was held in Hong Kong for international and local riders with the purpose of assessing the facilities and... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Beijing 2008: Part 3

With less than a year to go before the equestrian Olympics take place, understanding Hong Kong’s businesses, people, culture and history is all part of the journey. So, whether you plan to go... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Beijing 2008: Part 2

The 2008 Olympics are less than a year away. While it is the Beijing Olympic Games, Hong Kong will be the site for all the equestrian events. When I was there in March many of the facilities were... Read Full Story

2008 Olympic Games

Beijing 2008: Part 1

China has a phrase it uses when referring to Mainland China (home to Beijing) and Hong Kong. They call it “One Country, Two Systems.” They call it this because while they are all Chinese... Read Full Story

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2008 Olympic Games

Beezie Breezes To Bronze Medal

Rumor Has It

Dutch Rider Van Grunsven Wins Third Consecutive Olympic Gold Medal

Laura Kraut And Cedric Are A Force

A Golden Victory For The U.S. Show Jumping Team

Dressage Rider Steffen Peters And Ravel

Beezie Madden And Authentic

Mclain Ward And Sapphire

Courtney King And Mythilus

The Olympic Stadium

Press Work Room

Take The Olympic Journey With Me

The Olympic Journey Continues Here In Hong Kong

Beijing 2008: Part 6

Beijing 2008: Part 5

Beijing 2008: Part 4

Beijing 2008: Part 3

Beijing 2008: Part 2

Beijing 2008: Part 1