Fran Jurga's Discover London Olympics Blog

Our horse industry insider has the scoop on horses, people, venues and events in the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics.

Olympic jumping horses to be sold

Olympic Sculpture: Cross-country “Horses” at Auction

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Greenwich Park, looking down on the stadium

Olympic Equestrian: Greenwich Park

Slides of London's equestrian complex in idyllic Greenwich Park depict a floating city above an ancient turf. Galloping hooves will leave their psychic mark in this neighborhood forever but the Olympics has promised to fill in the hoofprints with care; the park will be restored when the Games are done.. ... MORE
Greenwich Park Olympic equestrian arena construction by Gordon Burgess for Fran Jurga's Discover London blog

Greenwich Park: Stadium Update

Weeks of wet weather have threatened the integrity of the original plans to construct the temporary Olympic equestrian events arena in London's Greenwich Park. The stadium construction is under scrutiny by local residents who fear for the historic and natural features of the park. Fran Jurga provides background on the arena's change in plans. ... MORE

Greenwich Park: World Capital of Equestrian Sports

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Keep Calm and Gallop On

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