Kelly Layne and Samhitas testing the sand at Tokyo. © Equestrian Australia
By Equestrian Life
Australia’s Dressage combinations have had their first look at the Olympic arena during a practise session yesterday in Tokyo.
Riders Simone Pearce, Mary Hanna, and Kelly Layne were all smiles while putting their horses through their paces.
A beaming Simone Pearce walks Destano around the Main Arena in Tokyo. © Equestrian Australia
Not only did it give the riders a chance to check their horses had arrived unscathed in Japan, but it gave them a chance to familiarise themselves with the Main Arena ahead of next weekend’s highly anticipated competition.
A post on the Australian Equestrian Team’s Facebook page read: “The facilities at the Equestrian Park in Tokyo are exceptional and so too is the team spirit and camaraderie displayed by our Dressage Team.”
Mary Hanna and Calanta during a practice session ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. © Equestrian Australia
“We can’t wait for the competition to begin!”
The Dressage event is set to begin on Saturday 24th July for the first day of qualifiers.
Friday, 23rd July
9:30, Equestrian Park, Dressage 1st Horse Inspection
(10:30 AEST)
Saturday, 24th July
17:00, Equestrian Park, Dressage Grand Prix Team and Individual Qualifier Day 1
(18:00 AEST)
Sunday, 25th July
17:00, Equestrian Park, Dressage Grand Prix Team and Individual Qualifier Day 2
(18:00 AEST)
Monday, 26th July
No competition
Tuesday, 27th July
17:00, Equestrian Park, Dressage Team Grand Prix Special
(18:00 AEST)
Wednesday, 28th July
10:30, Equestrian Park, Dressage 2nd Horse Inspection
(11:30 AEST)
17:30, Equestrian Park, Dressage Individual Grand Prix Freestyle
(18:30 AEST)
Thursday, 29th July
9:30, Equestrian Park, Eventing 1st Horse Inspection
(10:30 AEST)
Friday, 30th July
8:30, Equestrian Park, Eventing Dressage Team and Individual Day 1 – Session 1
(9:30 AEST)
See the rest of the schedule here.
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