2008 Olympic venue struck by disease
Horses stabled at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong are suffering from an outbreak of equine herpes, but officials say there will be no threat to visiting Olympic horses
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
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2008 Beijing Olympics has shorter quarantine
Horses will no longer have to arrive in Hong Kong 17 days before the equestrian competitions at the Olympic Games get underway
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Thousands enter design Olympic jump competition
The organisers of the Beijing Olympics Show Jump Design Competition are drawing up a 60-strong shortlist after receiving more than 2,000 entries
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H&H in Hong Kong: Relaxing away from the Olympics
Horse & Hound's Deputy Editor blogs from Hong Kong, where she considers the opportunities for spectators and competitors away from the Games
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H&H in Hong Kong: The popularity of riding
Horse & Hound's Deputy Editor blogs from Hong Kong, where she reflects on the local population's incredible enthusiasm for all things equestrian
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H&H in Hong Kong: Doping at the Olympics
Horse & Hound's Deputy Editor blogs from Hong Kong, where she views the facilities ready to pick up the tiniest trace of any prohibited substance in horses at the 2008 Olympic Games
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H&H visits Olympic 2008 site in Hong Kong
Horse & Hound's Deputy Editor blogs from Hong Kong, where she is enjoying a behind the scenes look at the venues for the equestrian events at the 2008 Olympic Games
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Hong Kong to boast “Olympic city atmosphere”
The organisers of equestrian events for the 2008 Beijing Olympics have set up a fund to encourage community interest in equestrianism in Hong Kong
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Design an Olympic show jump
Jumps designed by members of the general public will form part of the show jumping course at the Beijing Olympics, with winning entries receiving £650
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7,000 volunteer for Beijing Olympics
More than 7,000 application forms from potential equestrian volunteers have been received by the organisers of Beijing 2008, and the first 100 will be announced next week
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Thousands register as 2008 Olympics volunteers
More than 3,500 people worldwide have applied to be volunteers for the Olympic equestrian events in Hong Kong
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British riders to test Hong Kong facilities
The British Equestrian Federation is sending British eventers to take part in a two-star test event in Hong Kong one year before the Olympics
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Strict quarantine measures for Olympic horses
Olympic equine athletes must undergo 17 days of quarantine plus a series of blood tests and vaccinations before being allowed to compete in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong plans flexible Olympics
Extra days may be built into the equestrian schedule for the 2008 Olympic Games to allow competition being unable to take place due to extreme temperatures
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Olympic equestrian events move to Hong Kong
Anxieties surrounding equine quarantine and health have led to the relocation of the 2008 Olympic equestrian disciplines from Beijing to Hong Kong
