Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
The Los Angeles Olympic Games are set to take place in three years’ time, and while the world is eagerly waiting for the festivities, the equestrian events will be held at a venue that has hosted horse sport before. Santa Anita Park, a popular spot for racing and other events, will be the setting for the equestrian competitions. Key facts about Santa Anita Park
* Located in Arcadia, California
* Hosted horse racing and other events since 1902
* Most recently, it hosted the 2020 Rolex Tournament of Champions
* Will host the LA28 Olympic equestrian events in 2028
The park’s history is closely tied to the world of equestrian sports. In the 1984 LA Games, the venue played host to the equestrian events, which included showjumping, eventing, and dressage. Britain won the team silver medal in showjumping, while Ginny Elliot won individual bronze in the dressage event.

“The venue is set to offer a breathtaking stage for all the Olympic equestrian competitions and the proximity to LA city will undoubtedly attract many spectators to Santa Anita,” said FEI president Ingmar de Vos.

The venue’s history and proximity to Los Angeles are expected to attract many spectators to the events. The FEI president’s statement highlights the venue’s potential to host a variety of equestrian competitions.

Sniffer Dogs in FEI Sport

Sniffer dogs could be used in FEI sport to help “save lives” by preventing horses’ being given microdoses of banned substances

The dogs can detect microdoses of substances that lower heart rates

A heart rate cap of 64 is in place in endurance to prevent horses from being overworked

In a recent update at the 2025 FEI Sports Forum, FEI veterinary director Göran Åkerström discussed the potential use of sniffer dogs in FEI sport. The dogs can detect microdoses of substances that lower heart rates, which is a critical aspect of equestrian competition. Åkerström emphasized the importance of preventing horses from being overworked by detecting these substances.

The NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships are currently underway, with worthy champions already being crowned. The event features a range of dressage competitions, including a five-year-old gelding that is following in his dam’s footsteps. A 22-year-old pony who “means the world” to his teenage rider
The championships also feature a 22-year-old pony that is competing at a high level. The pony is described as being “very special” to its rider, who is still a teenager. The pony’s achievements are a testament to the bond between riders and their horses.

1. Home of 1984 Olympic Games set to become “breathtaking stage” for equestrian events at LA28
2. Sniffer dogs could’save horses’ lives’ by detecting microdoses of banned drugs

As the world waits for the LA28 Olympic Games, the equestrian venue at Santa Anita Park is set to host a range of exciting competitions. The park’s history and proximity to Los Angeles are expected to attract many spectators to the events. The use of sniffer dogs in FEI sport is also being explored as a way to prevent horses from being overworked. The equestrian events at the LA28 Olympic Games will be a new era for the sport, with Santa Anita Park providing a breathtaking stage for the competitions. As the world watches, it will be exciting to see how the sport develops in the years to come.