London 2012: Equestrian at the Olympics explained (Part one)

Find out everything you need to know about the dressage event in the equestrian competition at London 2012 - from the rules of the sport, to the venues it will feature in, to the equipment required.

Horse riding is a sport that anyone can participate in, regardless of age, ability or background. Visit the British Equestrian Federation's club finder to discover where your local riding centre is located.

Visit the London 2012 schedule and results page on the BBC Sport website to find out details of when the Olympic equestrian events are taking place, and where you can watch them.

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