Eurosport - Wed, 30 Jul 15:24:00 2008
Jumping was first included in the 1900 Games, but it was not until 1912 that all three equestrian events were contested.
The event was only open to male cavalry officers until 1952, when civilians, both men and women, were free to compete.
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS:
Three-day event team: France
Three-day event individual: Leslie Law (Britain)
Individual dressage: Anky van Grunsven (Netherlands)
Team dressage: Germany
Individual show jumping: Rodrigo Pessoa (Brazil)
Team show jumping: United States
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