On the eve of the London Olympics’ equestrian contests, the wooden squirrels of Greenwich Park are standing at the ready. They’re perched around 4-foot chestnut logs — one of 39 obstacles that horses ...
course inside the 10 minutes three seconds allowed. “It’s so slippery out there with the hills and the turns,” she said. “It’s hard work.” Losing shoes can make it more difficult to ride quick turns ...
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A rider from Canada competes in the 3rd Qualifier of Individual Jumping on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Greenwich Park on August 6, 2012 in London, England. ...