The Dutch Are Hoping They'll Find A New Star
Ireland's Squad Can Certainly Jump
But will their strength over fences outweigh their weakness in front of the letters, wonders Louise Parkes.
Fuchs Is Back To Lead The Swiss Team
After battling a painful injury for the past year, Markus Fuchs is healthy and ready for Athens, writes Birgit Popp.
This year's Swiss Olympic team features a new generation of riders, but it's their one veteran who's among the favorites for an individual Olympic medal--Markus Fuchs.
The British Will Be Bringing The Team To Beat
With Pippa Funnell and William Fox-Pitt headlining their team, the British depth is the envy of the rest of the world, writes Kate Green.
In addition to outstanding resumes full of four-star wins, Pippa Funnell and William Fox-Pitt will have the additional incentive of looking to correct the unlucky stops they had at the 2002 World Equestrian Games that kept them from earning gold there.
Everyone Will Be Trying To Beat The Germans--AgainFrom 1997 to 2000, Germany held an amazing number of team titles. They seemed unbeatable, winning the 1997 and 1999 European Championships, the 1998 World Champions and the 1996 and 2000 Olympics.
The U.S. Team Just NeedsA Little Luck
Kim Severson--and her two World Championships teammates--could really make an impact in their first Olympics, writes Beth Rasin.
After the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** in April, the U.S. selectors seemed to have too many horses at their disposal for the Olympic team. Except for Kim Severson, who was nearly assured a place with her two-time Rolex Kentucky winner, Winsome Adante, the spots were up for grabs.
France Will Be A Strong Gold-Medal BetThe French team not only has depth, but it also has new talent.
The Belgians Are Aiming For Another MedalIngmar de Voss, the general secretary of the Belgian Equestrian Federation, has been facing a new problem.
The U.S. Show Jumpers Think They Have Their Best Team In Years
If Royal Kaliber returns, second place at Aachen (Germany) could be a harbinger of good things to come in Athens, writes Molly Sorge.
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