A look back at Team GB's triumphs at the Paris Olympics!

The Paris Olympic Games have come to an end, and we know lots of our followers will miss having so much incredible sport on tap at all times of the day and evening! Of course, most of us had the equestrian disciplines pencilled in our diary, and Team GB certainly rose to the occasion in Versailles to deliver some outstanding performances. All horse lovers will know how much hard work and dedication that will have gone into earning these medals, and we’re so proud of everyone involved. Here’s a reminder of how our athletes got on in the three equestrian disciplines.

Golden glory in the team three-day eventing

The top-rated British riders secured the team gold medal, finishing ahead of France in silver and Japan in bronze. Our riders - Laura Collett riding London 52 and bagging a new Olympic record dressage score, Tom McEwen on JL Dublin, and Ros Canter with Lordships Graffalo - delivered consistent and composed performances across all three phases, which led them to the top of the podium.

Individually, Laura Collett also took home the bronze medal and her strong partnership with London 52 really shone throughout the competition. Germany’s Michael Jung claimed the gold, making history with his third consecutive individual eventing title and Australia’s Christopher Burton jumped two amazing rounds on the final day to secure the silver medal.

Dancing to bronze in the dressage

Team GB’s dressage riders and their amazing horses delivered polished performances that earned them a bronze medal, placing behind Germany (gold) and Denmark (silver). The team - Carl Hester on Fame, Becky Moody on her homebred Jagerbomb, and Charlotte Fry on Glamourdale - showcased their talent and experience to perform under extra pressure, and we were so proud of them.

Charlotte Fry then proved she’s a rider by winning the individual bronze medal behind Germany’s Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl who secured the gold and Isabel Werth who took silver.

Soaring to the top of the podium in team showjumping!

The showjumping arena was the stage for another golden moment for Team GB, as Harry Charles, Ben Maher and Scott Brash rode to victory in the team competition. The duo took the gold medal ahead of a strong Team USA and France, who narrowly edged out the Netherlands for bronze.

Individually, the competition was fierce, with Germany’s Christian Kukuk eventually claiming the gold medal. Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat put in a superb effort to win silver, while Maikel van der Vleuten of the Netherlands secured the bronze.

What an amazing Olympics it’s been! Medals for all three teams and in the individual competition in two out of the three disciplines. We're so proud of all the athletes, including the travelling reserves, and of course the horses, grooms, owners and support crews who make it all happen. With the action Olympics now just a happy memory, attention now turns to the upcoming Paralympics, where Team GB’s para dressage squad is tipped for podium success. Mari Durward-Akhurst will ride Athene Lindebjerg in Grade 1, Georgia Wilson will compete with Sakura in Grade 2, Natasha Baker will be riding Keystone Dawn Chorus in Grade 3 and Sophie Wells will take to the arena with Don Cara M in Grade 5. We’ll be cheering them on and hope you will be too!