Paris 2024 Olympic Games Photo Gallery: Grand Prix Test Day 1

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games Photo Gallery: Grand Prix Test Day 1

Dressage competition in Paris began with the first of two days of the Grand Prix Test at the Chateau de Versailles.

The dressage competition began Tuesday at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with the first of two days of the Grand Prix Test. The first 30 combinations headed down the centerline on a sweltering summer day at the Chateau de Versailles. While the number of team combinations who have completed the Grand Prix Test varies among the teams, Denmark sits in the early lead with the remaining field of 30 combinations set to compete tomorrow. Additionally, Nanna Skodborg Merrald (DEN) and Zepter has the top score thus far with a score of 78.028%.

Check out our photo gallery of some of the top moments from the first day of dressage competition in Paris. For a full recap on today’s coverage, click here.

Scenes From the Dressage Arena

*Nanna Skodborg Merrald (DEN) and Zepter had the highest score of the day in the Grand Prix Test at the Chateau de Versailles for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark*

*Adrienne Lyle (USA) pats Helix for a job well done in the horse’s Olympic debut. | ©Shannon Brinkman*

*Carl Hester (GBR) and Fame have a notable performance on the first day of competition. | © FEI/Benjamin Clark*

*The Olympic equestrian venue at the Chateau de Versailles is quite a sight! | ©Roya Brinkman for Shannon Brinkman*

*Young Shik Hwang (KOR) gives Delmonte 7 a kiss after their test. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark*

*Abigail Lyle (IRL) hugs Giraldo after they made their Olympic debut. | ©Shannon Brinkman*

*Dinja van Liere (NED) and Hermes remain focused during their test. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark*

*Patricia Ferrando (VEN) and Honnaisseur SJ share a moment after their test. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark*

*Corentin Pottier (FRA) acknowledges the home crowd after his test with Gotilas du Feuillard. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark*

*Frederic Wanders (GER) and Bluetooth OLD head down centerline with the Chateau de Versailles in the background. | ©FEI/Benjamin Clark*

For the Olympic Dressage Grand Prix Start List, click here.
For more on our coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, click here.
To read about our other Olympic equestrian event coverage, including eventing and show jumping, click here.