Welfare issues arising from the beating of Saint Boy at Tokyo look to be hastening the replacement of show jumping with cycling.

It’s been almost 100 years since Sweden last won Olympic Jumping Team gold, which they did in Tokyo with guts and determination.

There was nail-biting tension, close calls and more than a few surprises as the jumpers took centre stage in Baji Koen.

Just two of the 75 horses presented were sent to the holding box to be reinspected tomorrow - Cannavaro 9 (ARG) and Caesar (CHN).

A brief explanation of when and why alternate horse-and-rider pairs can step in prior to and during competition at the Tokyo Olympics.

It has been a rough road to these Games, but a record number of countries are fielding equestrian teams and individuals.

Equestrian Canada has named the horses and riders qualified to be nominated to compete at the Olympic Games July 23-Aug. 8.

The first 4* grand prix at Hubside in Saint Tropez, France, saw the only Spanish rider in the field claim victory aboard Legend.

Dressage mare D'Amour fetches the top price of 260,000 euros; one four-year-old sold to Canadian interests.

A roster of 40 elite youngsters with impeccable sport breeding are on offer as the Oldenburg auction gets underway April 7th.