The Games are set to start with the first horse inspection on Wednesday (25 August) at 9am (1am BST). Competition starts the following day (Thursday) at 4pm (8am BST), with the grade II, IV and V individual medals.
Britain’s four horses and riders have all arrived safely in Tokyo following their respective flights from Liège and Heathrow, and are enjoying the venue’s top-class facilities as they make their final pre-competition preparations.
Take a peak behind the scenes with Team GB…
“Snacking and snoozing” in the comfort of the air-conditioned stables at the Equestrian Park in Baji Koen
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Georgia Wilson catches up with Sakura ahead of the pair’s Paralympic debut
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Natasha Baker has her first ride in Tokyo on Keystone Dawn Chorus (“Lottie”). The pair’s first competitive appearance of the Games will be on Friday (27 August) in the grade III individual contest.
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Snacks with a view: the British horses enjoy a pick of grass and a roll in their home from home
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Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
