Olympic equestrian at Tokyo 2020: Top five things to know

Who are the top riders? When and where will Olympic equestrian take place at the Games in 2021? What is the history of equestrian at the Olympics? Find out here.

There are three equestrian disciplines scheduled for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021: dressage, eventing, and jumping.

They are unique in two ways - equestrian events are the only ones on the Olympic programme involving non-human animals, and they feature men and women competing with and against each other on equal terms.

Who are the athletes to watch? When will the competition take place and where will it be held?

Ever wanted to know about sport's Olympic history?

Look no further. Here is our guide to the top things to know about Olympic equestrian.

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Article written by: By Rory Jiwani