Eventing to start Olympic equestrian events
With simply 10 days to move out to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the hopes in addition to dreams of equestrian athletes in addition to their back upwards crews are all focused on Greenwich Park, inwards the optic of England’s upper-case missive of the alphabet city.
It would live hard to detect a to a greater extent than gracious location inwards which to celebrate equestrian sport’s century of interest inwards the Olympic movement. And the 3 Olympic disciplines of Eventing, Dressage in addition to Jumping tin live expected to supply fourteen days of extraordinary sport.
Eventing leads the way, with the get-go Equus caballus inspection taking house on the same solar daytime equally IOC President, Jacques Rogge, greets Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, at the entrance to the Olympic Stadium at Marshgate Lane during the London 2012 Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 27.
The Equus caballus inspection follows the all-important draw, which volition hit upwards one's need heed the running social club for the get-go 2 phases of the competition. This takes house inwards the presence of the Ground Jury, Denmark’s Anne Mette Binder (President), Britain’s Nick Burton in addition to Australia’s Gillian Rolton. Germany’s Martin Plewa is Technical Delegate in addition to volition induce got Brazil’s Ataide Barcelos Pereira working amongst equally Assistant TD. As the pull is made, blocks of private athletes volition live interspersed betwixt squad members, with the 5th athlete from each squad going inwards the terminal group.
Dressage
Dressage takes house on Sabbatum 28 in addition to Dominicus 29 July, followed past times cross-country on Mon 30. The Dressage Test is OG CCI 4-Star Test B, Short Version. If you lot desire to live actually clued upwards earlier the Games, you lot tin cheque it out here.
The next morning, Tuesday 31, later the 2d Equus caballus inspection, the squad medals volition live decided inwards the get-go circular of jumping. The top-25 volition thus qualify for the private terminal inwards the afternoon, over again competing inwards contrary social club of merit in addition to with entirely 3 riders from each land permitted to brand the cut.
The restriction on numbers could Pb to a gritty internal battle inwards some of the teams on that terminal day, equally precious places inwards the afternoon private decider hang inwards the balance. And that includes the heavyweight host-nation which boasts ane of the biggest names inwards the sport – William Fox-Pitt, the No. 1 passenger inwards the HSBC World Rankings in addition to a hot contender for Olympic glory. He is joined past times multiple medallist Mary King, Tina Cook who claimed private bronze inwards 2008, Nicola Wilson in addition to Zara Phillips. The latter twain induce got never made it to the Olympics before, but inwards the illustration of World in addition to European champion Phillips, that was downwards to last-minute unsoundness for her Equus caballus Toytown inwards both 2004 in addition to 2008. It volition live a momentous occasion should the 31-year-old passenger accept a medal inwards the twelvemonth that her grandmother, the British monarch, marks sixty years on the English linguistic communication throne.
Elusive
But Olympic glory has been elusive for the Brits. Despite their remarkable tape inwards the sport, the British induce got taken eventing squad gilt entirely on 3 occasions – most lately at Munich (Germany) inwards 1972 when Richard Meade also took the private title. That’s a 40-year gap, in addition to ane the dwelling squad is nifty to bridge. Zara Phillips’ father, Mark Phillips, was on that 1972 winning side along with Mary Gordon-Watson in addition to Bridget Parker, in addition to the entire squad went on to larn highly influential inwards the earth of equestrian sport inwards the years that followed. Mark Phillips comes to London inwards 2012 equally the States eventing squad manager.
It is the USA that holds the tape for most Olympic squad victories, with 4 inwards total. And the States riders induce got some other statistic on their side. On the entirely other occasion when the Olympic Games were previously staged inwards London, 64 years agone inwards 1948, they came out on top. Perhaps this augurs good for the fortunes of the squad of William Coleman, Tiana Coudray, Boyd Martin, Karen O’Connor in addition to Philip Dutton – the latter a double-gold Olympic medallist when competing nether the Australian flag at Atlanta (USA) inwards 1996 in addition to Sydney (AUS) inwards 2000.
But the Germans are a formidable bunch. Like the British, they induce got 3 squad in addition to 2 private titles nether their belt, in addition to they are also the defending champions. Ingrid Klimke in addition to Peter Thomsen were both members of the gold-medal-winning side at the Beijing Games inwards Hong Kong 4 years ago, when team-mate Hinrich Romeike position inwards a stunning functioning to win the private title. And this fourth dimension their squad includes a homo who may good live destined to lay downwards a major marking inwards Olympic history.
On form
Michael Jung showed fabulous cast at the HSBC FEI Classics inwards Luhmühlen (Germany) in conclusion month, in addition to if the reigning World in addition to European champion tin add together Olympic gilt to his extensive collection, thus he volition live the get-go passenger e'er to concur all 3 titles at the same time. He celebrates his 30th birthday on July 31, thus it volition live a solar daytime to recollect if he succeeds. He competes amongst Klimke, Thomsen, Sandra Auffarth in addition to Dirk Schrade inwards the cleft High German side.
But the battle for the private championship looks broad open, in addition to southern-hemisphere representatives volition live a large threat. The Australian squad abounds with talent inwards the shape of Christopher Burton, husband-and-wife Clayton in addition to Lucinda Fredericks in addition to Shane Rose – the latter 3 all members of the silvery medal winning squad inwards 2008, spell four-time Olympic medalist, Andrew Hoy, volition agree the tape develop past times the USA’s Mike Plumb for most Olympic eventing appearances when lining out at his 7th Games.
And New Zealand looks thus potent – Jonathan Paget, Caroline Powell, Jonelle Richards in addition to the living legend, Mark Todd – the entirely old private gilt medalist inwards the contest – are joined past times the homo they are all talking virtually correct now, 50-year-old Andrew Nicholson. The Kiwis were actually impressive when filling the overstep 3 places at the pre-Olympic event at Barbury Castle inwards Great Britain recently, in addition to it volition live the 7th Olympic Games for both Nicholson in addition to Todd. Nicholson was on burn that weekend equally he swept to victory in addition to also claimed runner-up spot. There is a feel that somehow the fourth dimension is correct for this pop in addition to gifted horseman to larn his adventure to stand upwards direct nether the spotlight.
But with xiii teams, in addition to riders from 22 nations inwards activity at that spot is no predicting the outcome. The cross-country course, designed past times Sue Benson over the unusually hilly terrain inwards Greenwich Park, is bound to play its part, in addition to at that spot will, no doubt, live to a greater extent than than a few surprises over the 4 days of competition. What is guaranteed, is ane of the most competitive in addition to exciting Olympic events inwards the long history of a sport that tests the skill, courage in addition to stamina of Equus caballus in addition to passenger similar no other.
As the terminal countdown begins, those hopes in addition to dreams are virtually to accept flight.
FACTS AND FIGURES – EVENTING:
22 nations
xiii teams
75 competitors
Australia’s Andrew Hoy volition agree the tape develop past times the USA’s Mike Plumb for most Olympic appearances inwards Eventing when competing at his 7th Games inwards London.
Hoy is a four-time Olympic medallist in addition to volition live attempting to add together his 5th inwards London.
This volition live the 7th Olympic Games for New Zealand’s Mark Todd in addition to Andrew Nicholson.
The USA holds the tape for most Olympic squad gilt medals inwards Eventing – 4 inwards total, secured inwards 1932, 1948, 1976 in addition to 1984.
Eventing at the Olympic Games is develop at 4-Star level.
Teams consist of a minimum of 3 in addition to maximum of v horse/rider combinations with 3 best results to count for squad classification.
The Team in addition to Individual competitions run concurrently.
Individual terminal Jumping evidence volition accept house later Team Jumping on same day. It is opened upwards to the overstep 25, including ties for 25th place, with a restriction of 3 horse/rider combinations per country.
The Cross-Country course of education is around 5,700 metres inwards length. The time-allowed is 10 minutes in addition to the maximum break of jumping efforts volition live betwixt 42 in addition to 45.
In the terminal Jumping phase, the fences for the get-go circular which decides the Team medals volition live upwards to 1.25m inwards height, with betwixt xi in addition to xiii fences on the course.
The fences volition live raised to 1.30m for the Individual Jumping Final.
One country, The Netherlands, volition live represented past times a squad of simply 3 riders inwards Eventing at London 2012.
Federal Republic of Federal Republic of Germany won both the Team in addition to Individual titles at the 2008 Olympic Games in addition to 2 members of that winning squad are competing over again inwards London – Ingrid Klimke in addition to Peter Thomsen.
New Zealand’s Mark Todd in addition to Andrew Nicholson induce got been competing at Olympic grade for 28 years. They get-go competed at Los Angeles (USA) inwards 1984.
Mark Todd is the entirely old Olympic champion inwards the field. He won private gilt at Los Angeles (USA) inwards 1984 in addition to Seoul (KOR) inwards 1988.
THE OFFICIALS
Ground Jury President is Denmark’s Anne Mette Binder, who volition move amongst Britain’s Nick Burton in addition to Australia’s Gillian Rolton, spell the Technical Delegate is Germany’s Martin Plewa, who volition induce got Brazil’s Ataide Barcelos Pereira working amongst him inwards the utilisation of Assistant TD. Course Designer is Britain’s Sue Benson, who has worked amongst the “London Eventing” squad of course-builders Jonathan Clissold, Adrian Ditcham, Andrew Hunter in addition to Scott Brickell. And she has Pierre Michelet, the Frenchman who has been appointed course of education designer for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 inwards Normandy, at her side equally a Cross Country Consultant.
Of course of education no trial tin run smoothly without the limitless expertise of the stewards who move tirelessly, oftentimes inwards the background in addition to attracting trivial of the gratitude they deserve. Italy’s Frances Truilzi is Overall Chief Steward for the equestrian events at London 2012, in addition to Germany’s Jurgen Petershagen fills the utilisation of Eventing Chief Steward.
THE TEAMS
Australia : Christopher Burton (HP Leilani), Lucinda Fredericks (Flying Finish), Clayton Fredericks (Bendigo), Andrew Hoy (Rutherglen), Shane Rose (Taurus), replacement Megan Jones (Allofasudden), replacement Sam Griffiths (Happy Times) added 26.7.12.
Belgium : Carl Bouckaert (Mensa), Virginie Caulier (Nepal du Sudre), Karin Donckers (Gazelle de la Brasserie), Marc Rigouts (Dunkas), Joris Van Springel (Lully des Aulnes).
Brazil : Marcio Carvalho Jorge (Josephine), Serguei Fofanoff (Barbara), Ruy Fonseca (Tom Bombadill Too), Renan Santos Guerreiro (Kenny), Marcel Tosi (Eleda All Black).
Canada: Peter Barry (Kilrodan Abbott), Hawley Bennett (Gin & Juice), Rebecca Howard (Riddle Master), Michelle Mueller (Amistad), Jessica Phoenix (Exponential).
France : Lionel Guyon (Memetis de Lalou), Aurelien Kahn (Cadiz), Denis Mesples (Oregon de la Vigne), Donatien Schauly (Ocarina du Chanois), Nicolas Touzaint (Hildago de l’Ile).
Great Britain: Tina Cook (Miners Frolic), William Fox-Pitt (Lionheart), Mary King (Imperial Cavalier), Zara Phillips (High Kingdom), Nicola Wilson (Opposition Buzz).
Germany: Sandra Auffarth (Opgun Louvo), Michael Jung (Sam), Ingrid Klimke (Butts Abraxxas), Dirk Schrade (King Artus), Peter Thomsen (Barny).
Ireland: Aoife Clark (Master Crusoe), Mark Kyle (Coolio), Joseph Murphy (Electric Cruise), Michael Ryan (Ballylynch Adventure), Camilla Speirs (Portersize Just a Jiff).
Japan: Negishi Atsuhi (Pretty Darling), Oiwa Yoshiaki (Noonday de Conde), Kenki Sato (Chippieh), Toshiyuki Tanaka (Marqui de Plescop), Takayuki Yumira (Latina).
Netherlands: Andrew Heffernan (Millthyme Corolla), Tim Lips (Concrex Oncarlos), Elaine Pen (Vira),
New Zealand: Andrew Nicholson (Nereo), Jonathan Paget (Clifton Promise), Caroline Powell (Lenamore), Jonelle Richards (Flintstar), Mark Todd (Campino).
Sweden: Linda Algotsson (La Fair), Sara Algotsson Ostholt (Wega), Niklas Lindback (Mister Pooh), Malin Petersen (Sofarsogood), Ludvig Svennerstal (Shamwari).
USA : William Coleman (Twizzel), Tiana Coudray (Ringwood Magister), Philip Dutton (Mystery Whisper), Boyd Martin (Otis Barbotiere), Karen O’Connor (Mr Medicott).
THE NATIONS
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, France, Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Republic of South Africa, Russia, Sweden, Thailand in addition to USA.
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