The equestrian disciplines of Jumping, Dressage and Eventing, proud fixtures of the Olympic Games since 1912, have been confirmed for the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic Games. Each discipline will feature two medal events: one for teams and one for individuals, maintaining the long-standing Olympic tradition.
The number of athlete quota places will remain the same as for Paris 2024, with a total of 200 spots allocated: 75 for Jumping, 60 for Dressage, and 65 for Eventing. Qualification systems for each discipline are being finalised, with updates shared during the recent FEI Sports Forum.
In a much-anticipated announcement, Santa Anita Park, located near Los Angeles, has been confirmed as the venue for all equestrian competitions at the 2028 Games. The iconic site, which previously hosted equestrian events during the 1984 Olympics, offers outstanding facilities, including a 340-metre grandstand with seating for 26,000 and spacious grounds capable of welcoming up to 50,000 spectators. With over 61 barns, the venue can accommodate more than 2,000 horses, and boasts an on-site veterinary clinic.
FEI President Ingmar De Vos said, “Santa Anita Park will be a spectacular venue for the LA28 Olympic equestrian events. The FEI has very fond memories of Santa Anita, and we look forward to continuing our cooperation with LA28 to deliver spectacular equestrian competitions at the 2028 Games.”
IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell added, “We have created a strong partnership with the Organising Committee and the city of Los Angeles, which enjoys the full support of the local equestrian community.”
US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney also welcomed the news, saying, “We anticipate exceptional equestrian sport will take place at this special legacy venue. We are also extremely pleased that the athlete quotas across the disciplines remain unchanged from 2024.”
Santa Anita Park is renowned in the Thoroughbred world, having hosted major events such as the Breeders’ Cup, and famously staged Seabiscuit’s final race in 1940. It currently hosts a CSI3* and a FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier CSI5*-W, with the next event scheduled for November.
Details of the venue for the Para-Equestrian events at LA28 are yet to be confirmed, pending a decision by the International Paralympic Committee.
The LA28 Olympic Games will take place from 14 to 30 July 2028, with the Paralympics following from 15 to 27 August 2028.
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