Equestrian Olympics 2024: A Thrilling Showcase of Horsepower and Skill

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will once again feature the captivating world of equestrian sports. From the elegance of dressage to the heart-pounding excitement of eventing, these disciplines showcase the incredible partnership between horse and rider. The equestrian games are taking place in the stunning grounds of the Palace of Versaille just outside Paris. 

Equestrian Olympic Sports 

The equestrian events at the Paris 2024 Olympics will include three core disciplines: 

Dressage: Often described as "horse ballet," dressage emphasizes precision, harmony, and athleticism between horse and rider.

Eventing: A demanding three-phase competition combining dressage, cross-country, and show jumping, testing both horse and rider's versatility and endurance.

Jumping: Showcasing power, agility, and precision, jumping involves navigating a course of obstacles within a specified time.

Equestrian Olympics 2024 Schedule 

The equestrian events at the Paris 2024 Olympics will take place from July 27th to August 6th. The events are scheduled to take place on the following days: 

Dressage  

• 30th-31st July Team and Individual Grand Prix Qualifier 
• 3rd August Team Grand Prix Dressage Special Final 

• 4th August Individual Grand Prix Freestyle Final

   

Eventing 

• 27th August Team and Individual Dressage 
• 28th August Team and Individual Cross-Country  

• 29th August Team and Individual Showjumping

   

Jumping  

• 1st August Team Jumping Qualifier 
• 2nd August Team Jumping Final 
• 5th August Individual Jumping Qualifier 
• 6th August Individual Jumping Final 

Team GB's Equestrian Hopes 

Great Britain has a strong tradition of equestrian excellence, and the Paris 2024 Games are no exception. A talented group of riders and their equine partners will represent Team GB across the three disciplines.  

Dressage  

• Charlotte Dujardin with Imhotep 
• Charlotte Fry with Glamourdale 
• Carl Hester with Fame 
• Alternate: Becky Moody with Jagerbomb 

Shock News Update Charlotte Dujardin has withdrawn from the Olympics and has been provisionally suspended by the FEI

Eventing 

• Ros Canter with Lordships Graffalo 
• Laura Collett with London 52 
• Tom McEwen with JL Dublin 
• Alternate: Yasmin Ingham with Banzai Du Loir 

Jumping  

• Scott Brash with Hello Jefferson 
• Harry Charles with Romeo 88 
• Ben Maher with Point Break 
• Alternate: Joseph Stockdale with Cacharel

A Global Showcase of Horsepower 

The equestrian events at the Paris 2024 Olympics promise to be a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the athleticism, skill, and partnership between horse and rider. With top athletes from around the world competing for Olympic glory, these events are sure to captivate audiences. 

How to Watch The Olympics in the UK 

The BBC has live coverage of the Paris Olympics across BBC1, BBC2 and iPlayer.  
The Olympics will have its own streaming channel, where you can tune in to watch both live and past events for free. 
In London there will be a number of fan-zones where you can watch the Olympics 

With the paralympics taking place in August and September we are set for a summer of thrilling equestrian sport.