Tales from Tokyo: ‘It’s a message for my husband – I miss him so much’

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Larissa Pauluis and Flambeau at the Tokyo Olympics
Larissa Pauluis and Flambeau at the Tokyo Olympics.
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)

As she finished her grand prix test at the Tokyo Olympics yesterday, Larissa Pauluis raised a hand to wave to the camera and viewers saw that there was a red heart on the palm of her white glove and the letters GREG on the fingers.

Although the ink had run slightly because the Belgian rider performed during a brief heavy downpour, for those who know Larissa’s story, it was a poignant moment.

Pippa Roome
Pippa Roome
Magazine editor and eventing editor

Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.