Rio 2016 Olympics news

German eventing team contender injured ahead of Rio Olympics

A routine check at team training threw up a warning flag on this top horse’s off hind

Irish eventing team named for Rio 2016 Olympics

Find out which four riders and horses will represent Ireland at the Games this summer

Ireland chooses showjumper ranked 252nd in the world over top 10 rider for Rio

Ireland has chosen the rider currently ranked 252nd by the FEI to represent them in Rio over one ranked within the top 10 in the world

BEF responds to Zika situation in Rio

The British Equestrian Federation has said it is “working closely” with the British Olympic Association and the British Paralympic Association to monitor the Zika virus situation in Rio

BEF addresses concerns over Rio Olympics logistics *H&H VIP*

There are concerns surrounding transport links, accommodation and the Zika virus spreading through Brazil

FEI president tells H&H he is confident new venue will be ready ahead of Rio 2016

The International Olympic Committee hosted a meeting for all 28 international federations and Rio’s organising committee amid concerns

International Olympic Committee 'closely monitoring' Zika virus situation

The Zika virus has affected more than 1m people in Brazil ahead of this summer's Games

Concerns Rio's equestrian site will not be ready for Olympics

The FEI told Horse & Hound it is confident that the issues will soon be resolved so the Games can go ahead as planned

Olympic transfer deadline looms

Owners looking to secure new horses ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics have until 15 January next year to complete the deal

Green light for equestrian events at Rio 2016

Rumours circulated in October that the equestrian events might have to take place outside the host country

FEI 'confident' equestrian events will go ahead in Rio

The FEI is trying to calm fears that the Olympic equestrian events might have to take place outside the host country

Securing Olympic equine talent: what Britain could learn from the Dutch *H&H VIP*

Dutch riders have security that their top mounts won’t be sold from under them ahead of the Olympics. So how does the country keep talent at home?

Countdown to Rio 2016: one year to go

At Rio 2016 equestrian sport will celebrate 104 years as part of the Olympics

Deadly disease found at Rio Olympic site

A glanders outbreak at the Deodoro Olympic horse park in Rio has sparked concern within the equestrian industry

Don't miss your chance to support Team GB at Rio 2016

The public have another chance to buy tickets for the 2016 Olympic Games

Register now for Rio 2016 tickets

An initial request phase for individual tickets for next year's Olympics closes on Monday (4 May)

Bizarre mascots unveiled for 2016 Olympics

The pair of mascots for Rio 2016 are inspired by animals and plants of Brazil

Ticket prices for Rio 2016 Olympics released

The full breakdown of the 2016 Olympic Games tickets has been released including information for the equestrian disciplines

Changes to Olympic equestrian teams

Rio 2016 will feature teams of four for each discipline, with three scores to count

Fewer eventers but more dressage riders at the Rio Olympics in 2016

Proposals from the FEI would see the number of riders in each equestrian discipline harmonised to four with eventing losing one rider per team and dressage gaining one