Olympic dressage grand prix qualifier – all of the motion from day one

The Olympic dressage pageant is easily underway. Lately was once the beginning of the two-day grand prix pageant, which acts as a qualifier for each the groups within the grand prix particular and the folks within the freestyle at Paris 2024.

What a distinction from the primary day of eventing, the place the Palace of Versailles was once shrouded in drizzle. Lately, the solar blasted down, making for surprising footage of the motion (plus a large number of enthusiasts, ice and towels). Right here’s our round-up of the highest tales of the day.

Britain’s Becky Moody stole the display on her Olympic debut

Carl Hester rode a composed check underneath super power on Repute

The Danes glance on imperious shape, with Nanna Skodborg Merrald main the sphere on the midway level

Her compatriot Daniel Bachman Andersen conjured a marvelous efficiency from his bettering stallion

Any other Scandinavian rider has secured his berth within the freestyle

Germany fielded simply the only rider as of late – however he was once an excellent one

A British-based Australian savoured his second within the Olympic area

And Abi Lyle will not be a number of the qualifiers, however she had the time of her existence in Versailles

Emotion was once at the leading edge when a Belgian rider completed her check

Sadly for one US rider, his horse unintentionally nicked herself at the means in, resulting in removal

After all, horse welfare was once the new matter of the day, with all riders answering questions at the matter

Clear of the dressage pageant, there are adjustments afoot within the British showjumping group

And H&H eventing editor is convalescing after a mammoth press day at the 3 days of eventing

And to whet your urge for food for the next day to come, right here’s a preview of the highlights you should now not leave out from the Olympic dressage in Paris

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