The equestrian facilities for the postponed Olympics are ready to go and set to hold future fixtures after the Games. H&H finds out more...
The completed equestrian facilities for the Tokyo Olympics are “stunning” – and could host more major events in future.
Carola Brighenti, the Games’ assistant to eventing coordinator Alec Lochore, told H&H that while finishing touches will not be made until just before the postponed event next summer, the equestrian park is complete.
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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.