Eventing Riders Dress to Impress at First Olympic Inspection
Mark Todd with Campino | Kit Houghton/FEI
The first Olympic equestrian events are underway, with the first horse inspection held this morning and all horses passing. Of course, this also afforded a first look at Olympic equestrian fashion.
The most coveted style might just be the fierce look of determination New Zealand’s Mark Todd paired with his sharp black & white trim team sportcoat and striped tie. (above)
The most photographed horse & rider pair at the jog was most likely High Kingdom and royal grandaughter Zara Phillips, who joined her GBR teammates in pairing a sporty red Adidas sneaker with and an Adidas warm up jacket and characteristically British white legs (below).
Zara Phillips and High Kingdom | Kit Houghton/FEI
The Germans presented quite stylishly, as demonstrated here by reigning Eventing World Champion Michael Jung, in updated blue brogues, modern team blazers, and a coordinated blue plaid scarf. Jung’s horse Sam added a dash of style with his colored patriotic browband (below).
Michael Jung and Sam | Kit Houghton/FEI
Looking characteristically calm and mature beyond her years, the FEI’s 2011 Rising Star Nina Ligon, representing Thailand, sported a sleek grey suit and pink scarf as she jogged the 2008 gold medal winning German team horse Butts Leon (below).
Nina Ligon and Butts Leon | Kit Houghton/FEI
For further recap of “the jog,” visit Eventing Nation, Horse and Hound, and the Chronicle. Next up? Eventing dressage competition begins Saturday morning!
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