Follow the grand prix action from the dressage competition at the Rio Olympic Games via our live and interactive written commentary service
Welcome to H&H Live – Horse & Hound’s live and interactive written commentary service – as we prepare for the first two days of the dressage competition at the Rio Olympic Games. The grand prix action is due to get underway at 2pm UK time on Wednesday 10 August, so make sure you’re logged on so you don’t miss a moment. You can register to receive an email reminder if you’d like to do so.
Former British Olympic rider Emile Faurie will be on hand to share his expert insight on each rider’s grand prix performance on 10-11 August, supported by H&H’s website editor and eventing enthusiast Carol Phillips. The grand prix and the grand prix special performances are combined to decide the team medals at the Olympics.
What is H&H Live?
For those who aren’t familar with H&H Live, it is an up-to-the-minute written commentary service enhanced with still images, which also gives you the opportunity to take part in live interactive polls, pose questions to our team and post your comments.
You can follow on your computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone, so you can get live updates whereever you are, without having to be in front of your TV. NB: This is NOT a live video stream.
Can I watch on TV?
All action from the Olympic Games is going to be available via the BBC’s red button services as well as the BBC sports website. We hope that you will join us as well for the insight the H&H team can provide, and take part in our interactive options. Find out what’s happening when ».
H&H Live will continue throughout the Games covering all the action across all three equestrian disciplines. Richard Barrett will be on hand on Friday 12 August to share his views on the grand prix special, after which the team medals will be awarded, and Hayley Watson-Greaves will be online on Monday 15 August for the grand prix freestyle. The remaining action will be brought to you by H&H staff members. We look forward to you joining us for two fantastic weeks of equestrian sport.