Below are some links for the 2008 Olympic Equestrian Games in HONG KONG
Dr. Heather Stone will be working at the Olympic Competition Venue dealing with the Import/ Export and Quarantine
for the Olympic Athletes from all participating Countries. Her duties will stretch from July 1st to October 1st, 2008
"Not only is this an honor, it is the experience of a lifetime " says Dr. Stone.
Article links about Dr. Stone's trip:
http://sundaygazettemail.com/News/200802290663
http://www.bethanywv.edu/index.php?cID=2357
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/homepage/x1657944389
http://www.usatoday.com/news/states/wvmain.htm
http://www.ustrotting.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=27272
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Other Links:
http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/sports/equestrian/
The Equestrian Venue
http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/equ/
Athlete Quota:
Eventing: 75 riders and 75 horses (no reserve horses)
Dressage: 50 riders and 50 horses (10 reserve horses/1 per team)
Jumping: 75 riders and 75 horses (15 reserve horses/1 per team)
Equine Clinic
http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/equ/headlines/n214226379.shtml
Pix of the Equestrian Venue (Shatin)
The training arena
Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue (Beas River & Shatin)
http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/equ/n214076123.shtml
Artist portrayal of Olympic equestrian competition on the wall of a subway station
http://teampins.com/usateam.html
Trailers to be used to transport horses
Earthworms help keep stables clean
http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/equ/headlines/n214232018.shtml