Heelan Tompkins of New Zealand Riding Sugoi

Eventer Heelan Tompkins riding Sugoi on the cross-country course of the Beijing Olympic three day event. Tompkins wears a large faced watch made especially for eventers. This makes it easier for the riders to pace their horse and finish in the preset optimum time. Riders will also have walked the course previous to the competition to plan their approach to each jump and calculate where they will need closely control speed and negotiate terrain.