VERSAILLES, France -- The Palace of Versailles offers equestrian sports one of the most attractive venues of the Paris Olympics. On Sunday, riders and horses got a memorable gallop around the sumptuous-looking gardens where the team and individual eventing competition was taking place. Under a bright sun, about 40,000 fans...

Olympic riders get a memorable gallop in the sumptuous-looking Versailles Palace gardens

At 57, Hester will be the oldest British rider and competing in his seventh Games -- he was once the youngest ever when he rode in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Hester, who gave Dujardin her first job in the sport as a groom in 2007, roundly condemned her actions in a letter.

Dujardin's shame leaves mentor Hester to rally British Olympic dressage team

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One equestrian's Olympic dreams have come to an abrupt end due to a surprise medical emergency. Spain's Jose Daniel Martin Dockx was forced to withdraw his horse Malagueno LCXXXIII from the Paris games after the stallion suffered an allergic reaction. The multi-day illness took a toll on the horse, whose health status has not been updated since his departure from the games. Here's everything we know about Malagueno's health, including who stepped in to take the pair's place as representatives for the country of Spain.Olympic dressage horse Malagueno LCXXXIII suffered a serious allergic reaction ahead of the games.The Eurodressage blog...

Olympic Dressage Horse Suffers a Mysterious Allergic Reaction in Paris

The Independent

 Carl Hester believes Charlotte Dujardin deserves a second chance from the British public as she battles to save her career.Hester, 57, gave Dujardin a job at his yard in 2007 and has been her key mentor on a journey which led to six Olympic medals.Her chances of adding to that tally at Paris 2024 – and becoming Britain’s most decorated female Olympian – were dashed when a video was released of her whipping a horse in training, leading to the 39-year-old’s withdrawal on the eve of the Games.Hester condemned her actions in the clip, and even signed a letter...

Carl Hester urges second chance for Charlotte Dujardin after horse whipping scandal

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Simone Biles is on to a good start at the Olympics, thrilling with a superb performance despite leg injury, and taking the celebrations to TikTok. The 27-year-old gymnast joined her teammates on Sunday at the Bercy Arena for the Olympics qualifying rounds. However, the star encountered some hiccup, sustaining a...

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Estero, FL

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Breakfast lovers in Estero, Florida, were in for a surprise when their go-to spot, First Watch, faced a temporary closure following a recent state inspection. Known for its focus on breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a flair for elevated classics, this popular eatery has garnered a stellar reputation and numerous awards over the years.

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Anita Rose dies in hospital four days after being found unconscious on a track in her village.

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The Mirror US

Steven van de Velde served just one year of his four-year sentence after admitting raping a 12-year-old girl he met on Facebook, and the Olympian was met with a furious response on Sunday

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The US Sun

THE 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, and some lesser-watched sports are getting the spotlight during the games. Among those sports is equestrian, and some of the world’s top horses and jockeys have traveled to France to compete for gold. There are three equestrian events that Olympians can compete in at the Paris Games: Jumping, Dressage, […]

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An inquest into the deaths of Carol Hunt and her daughters Hannah and Louise opens in Hatfield.

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Nuclear plant's buildings to be demolished

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Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

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A surfer whose severed leg washed up on an Australian beach after it was bitten off by a shark has confirmed the limb has not been reattached. Kai McKenzie, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) last Tuesday, when what he describes as “the biggest shark I’ve ever seen” attacked him.

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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde made his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris, with audible boos. Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after admitting three counts of rape against a 12-year-old British girl. He and volleyball partner Matthew...

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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Dujardin paying 'heavily' for 'shock' video - Hester

Team GB dressage rider Carl Hester says the video of Charlotte Dujardin repeatedly whipping a horse was a \"huge shock\" and his long-time team-mate has \"paid...

Team GB dressage rider Carl Hester says the video of Charlotte Dujardin repeatedly whipping a horse was a "huge shock" and his long-time team-mate has "paid...

Dujardin paying 'heavily' for 'shock' video - Hester

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