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By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide to Horses since 2005

Olympic Equestrian Sports - Equestrian Olympic Greatest Moments

Wednesday July 2, 2008
The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics are just around the corner.
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Olympian Lis Hartel at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Summer Games after riding to a sliver medal--a first for women in equestrian sports.
The final selection for US teams is almost complete. The equestrian events will be held from August 9 to 21. Eventing will run from August 9 to 12. Dressage will run from August 10 through to August 19 and show jumping will run from August 15 to August 21. Here's a complete schedule of events. While the medal ceremonies are the highlight of any competition there are many memorable moments. Here are just a few of the Equestrian Olympic Greatest Moments that celebrate the accomplishment of horse and rider.

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