Charlotte Dujardin gave Great Britain three golds out of six on offer in equestrian events at London 2012 when she won the individual dressage on Valegro on August 9.
Going for gold —
Charlotte Dujardin gave Great Britain three golds out of six on offer in equestrian events at London 2012 when she won the individual dressage on Valegro on August 9.
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The equestrian events were held at Greenwich Park, a historic part of south-east London near the site of the city's observatory and maritime museums.
Rich history —
The equestrian events were held at Greenwich Park, a historic part of south-east London near the site of the city's observatory and maritime museums.
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Prince Abdullah Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on Davos competes in the individual show jumping final, which was won by Steve Guardat of Switzerland.
Showing how it's done —
Prince Abdullah Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on Davos competes in the individual show jumping final, which was won by Steve Guardat of Switzerland.
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Ireland's Cian O'Connor took bronze in the individual jumping event on Blue Loyd 12.
Bronze for the boy —
Ireland's Cian O'Connor took bronze in the individual jumping event on Blue Loyd 12.
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Kristina Cook helped Great Britain win silver in the team eventing competition.
'Hi Ho Silver' —
Kristina Cook helped Great Britain win silver in the team eventing competition.
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Britain's royal family have a strong interest in horse competition of all types. Prince William, his wife Catherine and Prince Harry are pictured here.
Royal approval —
Britain's royal family have a strong interest in horse competition of all types. Prince William, his wife Catherine and Prince Harry are pictured here.
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Zara Phillips, who is granddaughter of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, took part in her first Olympics riding High Kingdom.
Queen's favorite? —
Zara Phillips, who is granddaughter of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, took part in her first Olympics riding High Kingdom.
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Phillips also won eventing silver as part of the GB team with Cook, Mary King, Nicola Wilson and William Fox-Pitt.
Team player —
Phillips also won eventing silver as part of the GB team with Cook, Mary King, Nicola Wilson and William Fox-Pitt.
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Australia-born Phillip Dutton won team eventing gold in 1996 and 2000 but has not had so much success since switching allegiance to the United States.
Former champion —
Australia-born Phillip Dutton won team eventing gold in 1996 and 2000 but has not had so much success since switching allegiance to the United States.
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Many of the hurdles the riders and their horses faced had novelty themes.
Olympic obstacles —
Many of the hurdles the riders and their horses faced had novelty themes.
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The cross country is particularly challenging. Here Atsushi Negishi of Japan riding Pretty Darling negotiates an obstacle.
Down we go —
The cross country is particularly challenging. Here Atsushi Negishi of Japan riding Pretty Darling negotiates an obstacle.
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Canada-born Jamaican representative Samantha Albert, who now lives in England, rode Carraig Dubh at London 2012.
Making a splash —
Canada-born Jamaican representative Samantha Albert, who now lives in England, rode Carraig Dubh at London 2012.
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Italy's Vittoria Panizzon was 11th in the individual eventing, riding Borough Pennyz.
A penny spent —
Italy's Vittoria Panizzon was 11th in the individual eventing, riding Borough Pennyz.
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