Cindy Stys Equestrian & Country Properties, Ltd.

It's been a fantastic Games for home team Great Britain, who this morning captured their second team gold medal in Dressage, a spot usually held by sliver-medal-winning Germany. The Netherlands, as is expected, secured the bronze. The United States, despite solid rides from each team member, landed in 6th pace. The competition in dressage is ...

The United States fell short today in the face of some incredible riding from the Europeans. Team anchor Steffen Peters led the way in the Grand Prix Special this morning with a solid 77.705%, with teammates Tina Konyot and Jan Ebeling following behind with scores in the low 70's. The American team ended up in 6th place. Great Britain has ...

This is the first time since I have been involved in horse sport (1996 when working for the FEI Olympic Department in Switzerland) that the US Equestrian Team may come home with only 1 or if we are extremely lucky possibly 2 medals thanks to Show Jumping.  Rich Fellers (2012's World Cup Champion) has a chance of medalling in the ...

The remainder of the U.S. Dressage Team put in a good solid effort this morning, with scores good enough to land the United States in fifth place so far. Great Britain is untouchable in first place with a  team score of 79.407. Germany is in second, followed by the Netherlands in third and Denmark in fourth. If team GBR can hold onto the ...

The first day of dressage competition is over, and recent media superstar Rafalca, with rider Jan Ebeling, was the only American horse to compete today. Ebeling put in a solid test and tactfully rode Ann Romney's mare to a very respectable 70.243%, putting them in 13th place. Team Great Britain is dominating the dressage competition so far ...