France Will Be A Strong Gold-Medal BetThe French team not only has depth, but it also has new talent.
The Belgians Are Aiming For Another MedalIngmar de Voss, the general secretary of the Belgian Equestrian Federation, has been facing a new problem.
ASTM/SEI-certified helmets have been a subject before the U.S. Congress since March 29, when Sen. Tom Daschale (D-S.D.) reintroduced for Sen. Christopher J. Dodd's (D-Conn.) the Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Safety Act of 2004 (S.2254), which establishes a federal standard for equestrian helmets.
The U.S. Show Jumpers Think They Have Their Best Team In Years
If Royal Kaliber returns, second place at Aachen (Germany) could be a harbinger of good things to come in Athens, writes Molly Sorge.
Ireland's Battle May Be More Emotional Than Physical
Although the dust is settling in the aftermath of the dismissal and eventual reinstatement of Eddie Macken as the team's trainer, that controversy has done little to boost Irish morale, writes Louise Parkes.
The Canadians Say That If Their Team Finishes, It Will Be Like Winning A Medal
And they could do it for the first time in 10 years; their horses and riders are more solid than they've been in a long time, writes Beth Rasin.
Everyone Will Be Trying To Beat The Germans--AgainFrom 1997 to 2000, Germany held an amazing number of team titles. They seemed unbeatable, winning the 1997 and 1999 European Championships, the 1998 World Champions and the 1996 and 2000 Olympics.
The U.S. Team Just NeedsA Little Luck
Kim Severson--and her two World Championships teammates--could really make an impact in their first Olympics, writes Beth Rasin.
After the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** in April, the U.S. selectors seemed to have too many horses at their disposal for the Olympic team. Except for Kim Severson, who was nearly assured a place with her two-time Rolex Kentucky winner, Winsome Adante, the spots were up for grabs.
"This doesn't happen to people like me," said Kim Morani wistfully. "My passport isn't even stamped. I just got one last year!"
After a spectacular 10th-placed finish at the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** in April, Morani, 45, is now staring at her first-ever opportunity to compete at England's legendary Burghley CCI****, on Sept. 2-5.
"I didn't have great aspirations for Kentucky," said Morani, one of 22 U.S. riders nominated for Burghley. "Getting a ribbon at Kentucky was absolutely unbelievable."
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