Q 01/05

Since which Olympics have men and women competed on equal terms in equestrian events?

A) 1936 Berlin

B) 1948 London

C) 1952 Helsinki

D) 1964 Tokyo

Answer · why

C) 1952 Helsinki

Before 1952 only commissioned military officers and "gentlemen" were allowed to ride.

Q 02/05

In which year were equestrian events first held at the Olympics?

A) 1896

B) 1900

C) 1908

D) 1912

Answer · why

B) 1900

Paris 1900 held jumping, high jump, long jump, a hacks-and-hunter event and a mail coach contest.

Q 03/05

Which body governs international equestrian sport?

A) IOC

B) FIFA

C) FEI

D) FIA

Answer · why

C) FEI

The Fédération Équestre Internationale first ran the Olympic equestrian events in 1924.

Q 04/05

Which nation is described as the leading power in Olympic equestrian competition?

A) Great Britain

B) Germany

C) Netherlands

D) United States

Answer · why

B) Germany

Germany's dominance dates from the FEI era that began in 1924.

Q 05/05

The 1956 Melbourne Olympic equestrian events were held in which city instead?

A) Helsinki

B) Stockholm

C) Copenhagen

D) Amsterdam

Answer · why

B) Stockholm

Australia's strict quarantine rules kept the horses out, so the riding took place in Sweden months before the main Games.