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.

Team GB's Peter Charles and Vindicat W

Jumping: USA’s Jessica Springsteen Buys Gold Medalist Vindicat W

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Olympic Jumping: McLain Ward’s Sidelines Support

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Tim Stockdale rider vision test

Olympic Science: Jumper Eye Movement

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Olympic Jumping: Syria’s Ahmad Saber Hamcho

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Olympic Jumping: Saudi Ban Reduced

Fran Jurga's Discover London Olympics site reports that two Saudi Arabian showjumpers have had their bans reduced in time for them to compete in London at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Khaled Abdullaziz Al Eid and Abdullah Waleed Sharbatly appealed an 80-day FEI ban after they were found guilty of illegal medication for their horses; the ban was reduced. ... MORE