Today's trot up in the main arena Photo: Kit Houghton/FEI
Today the attention was on the First Horse Inspection but tomorrow the spotlight is on the dressage arena where the first 37 riders will begin their Olympic adventure. The first horse inspection had it’s moments of drama this morning, with four horses sent to the Holding Box for further assessment. And there was an audible intake of breath when Great Britain’s Zara Phillips was asked to trot her horse, High Kingdom, before the Ground Jury for a second time. But Ground Jury President, Anne-Mette Binder (DEN), Nick Burton (GBR) and Gillian Rolton (AUS) passed all 74 horses in the final analysis, and with 12 full teams of five riders battling it out for the medals, along with a three-strong side from The Netherlands and 11 individuals, the next four days promise an Olympic feast of sparkling sport.
Zara Phillips and High Kingdom Photo: Kit Houghton/FEI
Here are some of the dressage times for riders tomorrow;
Saturday
10:00 am: Boyd Martin and Otis Barbotiere (USA)
10:08am: Chris Burton and HP Leilani (AUS)
11:20am: Nicola Wilson and Opposition Buzz (GBR)
11:36am: Jonelle Wilson and Flintstar (NZL)
12:08pm: Karen O’Connor and Mr. Medicott (USA)
12:30pm: Sam Griffiths and Happy Times (AUS)
14:30pm: Mary King and Imperial Cavalier (GBR)
14;46pm: Jonathan Paget and Clifton Promise (NZL)
15:18pm: Tiana Coudray and Ringwood Magister (USA)
15:40pm: Andrew Hoy and Rutherglen (AUS)
15:56pm: Ingrid Klimke and Butts Abraxxas (GER)
Nina Ligon from Thailand Photo: Kit Houghton/FEI
