Equestrian Dressage – Summer Games 2024
Jumping, Dressage and Eventing (dressage, cross country and jumping) are the three equestrian disciplines on the program at the Summer Games. Equestrian events have always been part of the Games, having appeared at the ancient editions in
the form of chariot racing. There are no single-gender events in equestrian sports, men and women compete in the same mixed category.
Schedule
Records
Dressage:
Individual Dressage Gold Medalist with the Most Wins:
Reiner Klimke (Germany) - Won six gold medals in individual dressage at the Summer Games (1964 to 1988).
Team Dressage Dominance:
Germany holds the record for the most team dressage gold medals at the Summer Games.
Show Jumping:
Most Gold Medals in Show Jumping:
Hans Günter Winkler (Germany) - Won five gold medals in show jumping at the Summer Games(1956 to 1972).
Longest Jump in a Puissance Competition:
The Puissance is a show jumping event where the height of the jump is progressively raised. The world record is over 2.40 meters, set by Captain Alberto Larraguibel Morales of Chile and his horse "Huaso" in 1949.
Eventing:
Most Eventing Gold Medals:
Mark Todd (New Zealand) - Won two individual gold medals in eventing (1984 and 1988).
Team Eventing Dominance:
Great Britain holds the record for the most team eventing gold medals at the Summer Games.
General Equestrian Records:
Oldest Equestrian Medalist:
Hiroshi Hoketsu (Japan) - Competed in equestrian dressage at the 2012 London Games at the age of 71.
Most Appearances by an Equestrian:
Ian Millar (Canada) - Competed in show jumping at a record-breaking 10 Games.
Most Medals by an Equestrian:
Isabell Werth (Germany) - One of the most decorated equestrians, she has won numerous medals in dressage.
Highest Score in Dressage at the Games:
Charlotte Dujardin (Great Britain) - Set a new Summer Games record in individual dressage at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.
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Ancient Competing Connection:
Equestrian events have historical roots in the ancient Games, where chariot races were featured.
Only Sport with Female and Male Competitors Competing Against Each Other:
Equestrian is one of the rare sophisticated sports where men and women compete against each other on an equal basis.
Three Disciplines:
Equestrian events at the comprise three disciplines: dressage, show jumping, and eventing. Teams and individuals compete in these disciplines to win medals.
Dressage as "Horse Ballet":
Dressage is often referred to as "horse ballet." It involves precise and graceful movements where the horse and rider perform a series of predetermined movements.
Show Jumping Challenges:
Show jumping requires horses and riders to navigate a course of obstacles, including jumps and combinations, testing their speed and agility.