The equestrian sports are more about experience and skill than athletic prowess. This year, you'll see some of the oldest Olympians competing for medals, like Hiroshi Hoketsu, who at 67, is returning to the Beijing Olympics 44 years after his first Olympic appearance. Overall, the US is sending a strong equestrian team whose greatest asset is experience. Here are the top three riders, who have the best chance of bringing home a medal.

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• Ian Millar - Captain Canada
• Hiroshi Hoketsu

There are those that believe that the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" meaning "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" should not apply to horses. What do you think? Does equestrianism have a place in the Olympics? Vote in this poll and leave your comments below.

Poll:Should Equestrian Events be In the Olympics?

• Yes--horse competition should remain part of the Olympics.
• No-equestrian events should not be part of the Olympics.
• Yes-There should more more disciplines added.
• Yes-but the competitions should be different.
• Yes--but there should be fewer disciplines.
• Undecided
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