With the Paris 2024 eventing starting this week, the horses have been settling into the grounds of Versailles, getting used to their new stables and exercise areas.The grounds include three sand rings for lunging, six exercise areas including one covered arena plus a gallop track and dedicated grazing zones. The stables have been fitted with cooling systems and the FEI has implemented advanced climate monitoring. Should temperatures rise, the federation will action heat mitigation protocols, which were used during the Tokyo 2020 Games to keep horses cool and comfortable.Shade tents, misting fans, and mobile cooling units are positioned throughout the venue, alongside water points and wash-down areas. The horses will also be monitored using thermal imaging technology to detect and prevent overheating.Credit: FEI/Benjamin ClarkThe world-class veterinary team for the Games involves full-time staff that includes specialised vets, imaging experts, and physical therapists. Equine athletes will be under strict biosecurity protocols throughout their stay, overseen by the FEI Veterinary Commission and a biosecurity team. They will undergo daily health checks, temperature monitoring, and cleaning and disinfection practices will ensure their areas remain safe and hygienic.The monitoring of Olympic horses begins 15 days prior to their arrival at the venue, said FEI Veterinary Director Gran kerstrm. Each team is required to take and record their horses temperature daily using the FEI Horse App.Upon arrival, the horses are unloaded and examined by the Paris 2024 Veterinary Team to ensure they are in good health. Horses that pass this examination are installed in the stables by discipline, while those that do not are placed in isolation stables. Follow-up monitoring continues for 15 days after they leave the venue to ensure traceability for biosecurity reasons.Team GB in good spiritsThe British riders have reported a positive start to their Paris experience.So great to have arrived at the Olympic Venue in Versailles, said eventing team member Tom McEwen. What an incredible place it is. Dubs [JL Dublin] is very happy, settled and feeling great.Team GB alternate Yasmin Ingham also said Banzai du Loir was on top form during a training session yesterday.It feels so incredibly special to be here and experiencing my first Olympic Games and even better to be doing so with my best buddy, she said.The equestrian events at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 run from 27 July to 6 August.Credit: FEI/Benjamin ClarkLead image:L-R Sarah Charnley and Lordships Graffalo, Alison Bell and Banzai du Loir, Adam Short and JL Dublin, and Tilly Hughes and London 52 arriving at Versailles.Credit: FEI/Benjamin ClarkFurther readingBecky Moody promoted to Team GB dressage trio and Andrew Gould confirmed as alternate for Paris GamesTimetable for Paris Olympics plus how to watch equestrian sportA great balance of experience and potential: Para equestrian squad named for Paris 2024Carl Hester and Andrew Hoy share Olympic memories and secrets to longevity ahead of Paris 2024The post Olympic eventers settling into the grounds of Versailles appeared first on Your Horse.