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Leg 5 of the DAFM Studbook Series, delivered by Horse Sport Ireland; the National Federation, took place in Corks Maryville Stables at their Premier Series Grand Prix Show on July 6th, after a break in the series for the month of June to facilitate the RDS qualifiers. This was the final one-day leg before the final two legs in National Balmoral and Tattersalls which are both two-day shows. In the 7-Year-Old class it was the ever-consistent BP Tiny Dancer (ISH) and Niamh McEvoy that took the victory for owner Sarah Tredennick. Small in stature but giant in heart, BP Tiny Dancer is by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of the acclaimed mare Uptown Girl (SSH) by Concorde (KWPN) who was a multi winner in her own right nationally at 1.35m and 1.40m level for Daniel Coyle. She crossed the line in a time of 26.61 seconds to finish ahead of Michael []

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Check out Horse Illustrateds coverage of equestrian sports biggest events of the spring and summer.2024 Paris Olympic GamesU.S. Olympic Equestrian Teams U.S. Olympic Eventing Team U.S. Olympic Dressage Team U.S. Olympic Jumping Team Latest News from the 2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Olympics: Equestrian PreviewPhoto by Jen Emig/MacMillan PhotographyThe Olympic torch is currently winding its way through France on the way to the City of Lights to ignite the cauldron on the evening of July 26 during the opening of the 33rd Modern Olympiad in Paris. Meanwhile, in national equestrian federation offices and training stables around the world, strategies are being formed for the best possible performances at the Olympics. Its all about representing ones country, achieving personal bests, and Olympic dreams now. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games take place July 26-August 11 (with equestrian events July 26-August 6).Read on to find out whos representing Team USA, which competitors to watch, schedule details, how to watch, and more.Read more >>US Equestrian Announces U.S. Olympic Jumping Team for Paris 2024 Olympic GamesPhoto courtesy US EquestrianUS Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horses combinations selected to represent the U.S. Olympic Jumping Team as a part of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, to be held in Versailles, France, from July 27 August 9, 2024. The jumping competition will begin on August 1, 2024, and continue through August 6, 2024, at the equestrian grounds of Versailles.The athlete-and-horse combinations are Kent Farrington and Greya; Laura Kraut and Baloutinue; McLain Ward and Ilex; and the traveling reserves, Karl Cook and Caracole de la Roque.Read more >>US Equestrian Announces U.S. Olympic Dressage Team for Paris 2024 Olympic GamesPhoto courtesy US EquestrianUS Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the United States as a part of Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games hosted from July 26 August 11, 2024. The dressage competition will begin on July 30, 2024, and continue through August 4, 2024, at the equestrian grounds of Versailles.The athlete-and-horse combinations are Adrienne Lyle and Helix; Marcus Orlob and Jane; Steffen Peters and Suppenkasper; and the traveling reserves, Endel Ots and Bohemian.Read more >>US Equestrian Announces U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympic GamesPhoto by Mary CageUS Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games hosted from July 26 August 11, 2024. Eventing competition will be the first equestrian discipline on the overall Paris 2024 sporting schedule and held at the equestrian grounds of Versailles, beginning on Saturday, July 27, and concluding on Monday, July 29.The athlete-and-horse combinations are William Coleman and Off The Record (direct reserve Diabolo); Boyd Martin and Fedarman B (direct reserve Commando 3); Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake; traveling reserve Elisabeth Halliday and Cooley Nutcracker; and various team alternates.Read more >>Olympic ExtrasThe Paris 2024 Equestrian VenuePhoto by Thomas Garnier/Chteau de VersaillesThe Olympic equestrian competition, as well as the pentathlon, will all take place at the iconicChteau de Versaillesestate (Palace of Versailles). Not since theLondon 2012 Olympics, when the Queens House and Greenwich Park hosted equestrian sports, has an Olympic venue backdrop been so breathtaking. Learn more about the venue and its history.Read more >>Q&A with Hallye Griffin, US Equestrian Chef de MissionPhoto courtesy US EquestrianA member of theUnited States Equestrian Federation (USEF)team since 2011, Hallye Griffin was appointed as the Director of FEI Sport in March 2023. With that role, she assumed position as Chef de Mission at the Olympic, Paralympic, and Pan American Games, as well as the FEI World Championships. In taking this post, Griffin has made history as the first female US Equestrian Chef de Mission.Horse Illustrated had a quick chat with Griffin ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics to discuss this years Games and what her role as Chef de Mission entails.Read more >>Equestrian Sports Close Ties With ParisPublic Domain PhotoThe 33rd modern Olympics being hosted by Paris is fitting since the city will host the Games for a third time in 2024. Paris first hosted the Olympics in 1900, then again 100 years ago in 1924 and both years have significant ties to equestrian sports. Hosting for the third time ties Paris with London at the top of the list in number of times a city has hosted the Games.Dive deeper to Olympic historys ties to both Paris and horse sports.Read more >>Q&A with Adrienne Lyle of the U.S. Olympic Dressage TeamPhoto by Susan J. Stickle.comMaking her third Olympic appearance for theU.S. Olympic Dressage Team, Adrienne Lyle will arrive in Paris with two new additions: her new mount, Helix, and her 9-month-old daughter, Bailey. A 2012 Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center and cared for by Marina Lemay, Helix was purchased with the Olympics in mind for Lyle in late 2023. The horse and rider team competed together on just a handful of occasions in spring 2024, but quickly made it clear that they make for an impressive duo.Horse Illustrated had a quick chat with Lyle ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics to discuss this years Games.Read more >>2024 Paralympic GamesU.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team Latest NewsUS Equestrian Announces U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team for Paris 2024 Paralympic GamesPhoto courtesy US EquestrianUS Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the United States as part of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Para-equestrian competition will begin on Tuesday, September 3, and continue through Saturday, September 7, hosted at the equestrian grounds of Versailles.The team members are Rebecca Hart and Floratina, Fiona and Diamond Dunes, Kate Shoemaker and Vianne, Roxanne Trunnell and Fan Tastico H.Read more >>US Equestrian Announces U.S. Olympic Dressage Team for Paris 2024 Olympic GamesPhoto courtesy US EquestrianUS Equestrian is pleased to announce the 12 athlete-and-horse combinations selected to the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Short List ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympics to be held in Versailles, France, from September 2-7, 2024. The team will be led by Chef dEquipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The final team selection will be announced by the definite entry deadline of August 5, 2024.Read more >>2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event RecapThanks to a rail down by overnight leader Tom McEwen (GBR) on the 13-year-old German Warmblood gelding JL Dublin, a clean trip over the show jumps bumped Oliver Townend (GBR) to the ultimate win at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L. Jumping in reverse order of standing, Townends clear trip aboard the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse Mare Cooley Rosalent left him in prime position as the final two to jump had rails down. This was Townends fourth win at the Kentucky 5*, tying him with Michael Jung of Germany. Only Bruce Davidson, Sr., has more wins, with five between 1983 and1993. Overnight 2nd, reigning World Champion Yasmin Ingham of Great Britain riding the 13-year-old Selle Francais gelding Banzai Du Loir, had one rail down, dropping them to 3rd.Read more >>Cross-Country Day RecapIn a day of heat, then rain, followed by blazing sun, the sun indeed shone brightest on the British riders as they claimed the top three spots after cross-country at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L. Tom McEwen (GBR) and 13-year-old German Warmblood gelding JL Dublin had 4 time faults, but enough of a head start to maintain their overnight lead. Yasmin Ingham (GBR) and 13-year-old Selle Francais gelding Banzai Du Loir had 5.6 time faults but maintained 2nd place. Oliver Townend (GBR) and 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare Cooley Rosalent moved up from 8th into 3rd with just 0.4 time faults.Read more >>Dressage Day Two Recap Tom McEwen of Great Britain had a big day under beautiful skies at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., nailing the dressage test at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L. McEwen rode a steady and accurate test aboard the 13-year-old German Warmblood gelding JL Dublin for a score of 24.6, bumping fellow countryman Yasmin Ingham (GBR) and Banzai Du Loirs leading score of 26.1 from yesterday down to 2nd place going into Saturdays cross-country phase.Read more >>Dressage Day One Recap Dressage is halfway complete at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event CCI5*-L. Currently in first is Yasmin Ingham of Great Britain and 2011 Selle Franais gelding Banzai Du Loir set the bar high with a 26.1, securing her a 5-point lead. His test overall had some really nice highlights overall. Weve been working on getting more expression in the trot he has so much presence, Ingham said.Read more >>2024 Kentucky Three-Day Event Preview Three of the worlds four top-ranked riders and defending champion Tamie Smith (USA) head an impressive list of entries for the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian. Olympians and World Champions highlight the list of riders from nine countries entered to compete when the event returns to the Kentucky Horse Park, April 25-28. With many riders sights set on the Paris Olympics this summer, both the CCI5*-L and the Cosequin Lexington 4* will be thrilling to watch.Read more >>Thanks to CareCredit for our spring and summer equestrian coverage.The post Spring and Summer Equestrian Event Coverage appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.