Tag Archives: Olympics

Three Amazing Olympic Records

There are a few moments in Olympic equestrian history that have stuck with me throughout my life. Three moments in fact. How I recall this first one is a mystery...

A Brief History of the Olympic Medals

Nearly every athlete, young or old, dreams of winning an Olympic medal. Considered the highest achievement an athlete can attain, a medal from The Games signifies sacrifice, prowess and above...

Horses and the Ancient Olympics

Horses have been a part of the Olympics from close to the start. There is no way our four-legged friends, who helped shape humanity on multiple levels, could be left...

Behind the Scenes in the Mixed Zone

After every round in Deodoro Olympic stadium at the Rio Olympics, athletes are required to go through the Mixed Zone. It's the media equivalent of running the gauntlet. Athlete on...

Extreme Horsing

Of the three Olympic equestrian disciplines, dressage is generally the least-loved outside the horse world. “Horse Dancing,” as it’s regularly called by non-equestrians, lacks the suspense of a potential refusal...