Behind The Stall Door With The Olympic Horses

Want to know more about some of the U.S. Olympic horses? Over the last year we've gone Behind The Stall Door with many of them. Find out why Voyeur is called "Froggy," what strange toy accompanies Veronica wherever she goes, what HH Azur snacks on, and more!

Behind The Stall Door With: Blackfoot Mystery

Amy K. Dragoo / 07/26/2016 - 6:20 AM

This off-the-track Thoroughbred is headed for Olympic glory—find out what makes him tick, Did you know he gives neck massages? Boyd Martin's ride also has a major hunger for treats.

Behind The Stall Door With: Loughan Glen

Lindsay Berreth / 07/11/2016 - 4:18 PM

Clark Montgomery’s four-star partner and partner for the U.S. eventing team at the Rio Olympic Games, Loughan Glen has the “look of eagles,” with a bright, unusually amber-colored eye and a classic build—the perfect modern event horse. Find out all about his quirks and what he's really like back in the barn.

Behind The Stall Door With: Legolas 92

Jennifer Keeler / 01/19/2016 - 9:12 AM

He may be Mr. Consistency in the ring, but behind the scenes Legolas, the anchor of the U.S. dressage team, needs some TLC from time to time.

Behind The Stall Door With: HH Azur

Catie Staszak / 01/10/2016 - 12:08 PM

Show jumping's hottest star has some funny quirks, such as a very unusual snack preference! Get to know her better before she make a gold medal bid with McLain Ward.

Behind The Stall Door With: Cortes 'C'

Catie Staszak / 09/14/2015 - 5:23 PM

Show jumping's veteran star has the Best Horse title from the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on his resume, but do you know what he's like to work with day to day?

Behind The Stall Door With: Barron

Esther Hahn / 05/18/2015 - 5:27 PM

Lucy Davis has ridden this talented horse to the biggest accomplishments of her career, but he's got a few quirks to cater to.

Behind The Stall Door With: Veronica

Lindsay Berreth / 04/17/2015 - 7:50 AM

Lauren Kieffer's Olympic eventing mount is far from cuddly, and she's got a very unusual toy that accompanies her everywhere.

Behind The Stall Door With: Verdades

Haley Burton / 03/30/2015 - 5:34 PM

He's the darling of the U.S. dressage team and rider Laura Graves knows him better than anyone. We found out just how she keeps "Diddy" happy and in top shape.

Behind The Stall Door With: Voyeur

Catie Staszak / 02/09/2015 - 10:31 AM

"Froggy" is a personality all his own and, as we found out, a bit of a dancer.

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