Olympic dressage day one – 5 issues to not leave out day after today in Paris

The eventing (wonderful because it used to be) could also be over at Paris 2024, however after a couple of hours’ lull, anticipation is construction once more for the beginning of the Olympic dressage pageant day after today, Tuesday, 30 July. The motion kicks off with the grand prix qualifier, because the groups struggle it out for a spot within the particular. The Olympic dressage structure signifies that this qualifier is for each the particular (for workforce medals) and the freestyle (for person medals).

We now have the lowdown at the 5 stuff you must stay an eye fixed out for as we head into the dressage segment of the equestrian motion.

Olympic dressage day one: key issues to observe

1. Glance out for the Brits! We’re hoping for good things from our trio. Simply Carl Hester (Repute) and Becky Moody (Jagerbomb) are set to accomplish day after today, with Lottie Fry and Glamourdale at the agenda for Wednesday.

2. Different stars in motion day after today come with 3 Scandi riders within the medal hunt. Can Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Zepter upload to their two Ecu medals from final summer season? Patrik Kittel received the International Cup Finals this yr on Landing – how will he fare at the greatest degree of all? And Dutch rider Dinja van Liere is some other one to notice. She neglected out on Tokyo because of an administrative error, however has been on scintillating shape in fresh pageant. Don’t leave out their debuts within the Versailles enviornment. The entire grand prix occasions are indexed right here.

3. Sit down again and ceremonial dinner at the sight of equine dressage stars gracing the beautiful stadium. We’ve all loved the images from the eventing pageant, however this enviornment – with the palace backdrop – is made for the majesty of the grand prix dressage horse. We’re set to observe 60 of the sector’s elite horses carry out over the following two days.

4. The temperature. After the eventing dressage came about on an overly soggy Saturday, sizzling sunshine is forecast for the primary of the natural dressage days. It must be superior to look the exams play out beneath blue skies (we would possibly even be capable to see the palace this time with out the drizzle!). Be careful for the temperature despite the fact that, it might climb to 35ºC. Fortunately, the various leafy avenues on web page will give you the horses with ample colour, plus there are cooling stations.

5. French enthusiasm. If the eventing pageant is the rest to move through, the French crowd truly adore their horse game. There are flags waving, sports activities enthusiasts draped within the tricolore, and large cheers for any horse’s efficiency, however particularly a French one. They clap loudly, shout shrilly and stamp their toes so laborious that the 16,000 capability stands shake.

Let the display start.

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