There are three Olympics Equestrian events: eventing, dressage and show jumping.

Three-day event/ Eventing
Consists of three elements: dressage, endurance and show jumping
The endurance section has four phases:
- 5km of road and track
- 2.76km steeplechase
- 7.7km of road and track
- 6.27km cross-country section
After the road and track section there is a compulsory ten minute veterinary inspection before competitors continue with the cross-country.
Each section takes place on a different day, with two days for the dressage.
Final results are determined by adding the penalty points together, with the lowest penalty points scored over the three disciplines deciding the winner.
For the team event, the winner is determined by adding together the penalty points of the top three riders in each team and the team with the least penalties wins.

Dressage
Individual dressage consists of an initial grand prix test, with the top third qualifying for the grand prix special. From there, a further reduction in competitors is made for the freestyle final to music. The results of the grand prix competition determine the team event.
Competitors have to memorise a series of movements and perform them in a set sequence (except for the freestyle event) and are marked out of ten for each move and out of a further ten for elements such as overall pace, and the rider's position, with penalty points being deducted for any errors.

Show jumping
The team show jumping course is a distance between 600 - 700m containing 12 - 15 obstacles. Up to four competitors from each country enter individual and team events and the lowest three scores count in the team event. Penalties are as follows: 4 for knock down, 3 for first refusal, 6 for 2nd refusal and time penalties. The three best riders' scores for each team are added together to produce the winner. In the event of a draw, a jump off against the clock, over six obstacles is held to decide medal placings.
The individual show jumping event consists of two rounds. The 1st round has 10 - 12 obstacles and the second round is completed over a different course. Final placings are decided by adding together the penalties incurred in both rounds. A jump off is used in the case of a draw.

General Rules
At the Olympic Games, the horses must be the same nationality as the riders and each horse must be at least seven years old and have (as well as the rider) a certificate indicating experience in top international competition.

Place of Birth: Crowborough, East Sussex
School(s) attended: Mark Cross Primary School, Wadhurst
Marital Status: Married to showjumper, William Funnell
Parents’ occupations: Jenny & George Nolan run a company called South Eastern Equestrian Services
When/why first started riding: “I’ve ridden for as long as I can remember”
Equestrian sporting relatives: Mother was involved with horses but not at international level
Name of first horse/pony: Pepsi
First competitive experience : Riding in a leading rein class and getting bored stiff!
First affiliated event: Tweseldown (or Crookham as it was then known) in a junior section
Trainer(s): Ruth McMullen & William Funnell
Team trainers: Tracie & Kenneth Clawson
Non-equestrian training: Nikki Heath Sports Psychology
Worst injury: Falling at Belton and damaging ankle ligaments
Most admired rider(s): Mark Todd: “for his natural talent & balance and the way he would give anyone advice”
Ginny Elliot (Leng): “a real perfectionist in all three phases” Most admired sportsman/woman
Ellen MacArthur: “for her guts and determination & for pursuing her dreams, goals and clearly following her passion despite all the dangers”
Qualities looked for in an event horse: Conformation & quality, good movement, good jump and good brain
Least favourite part of a three day event: “The Monday morning after it’s all over, the huge anti-climax and having to get back to normal life”
Favourite eventing venue: “Badminton, especially when it goes well! Burghley comes a close second. The atmosphere at Burghley is easier as the whole year doesn’t hang on your performance”
Best advice given: “’85% of all horses’ problems are the riders on top’ - It always makes me aware of what I’m doing and whether I am creating the problem”
What other career would he/she have chosen: Never really thought of doing anything else but wouldn’t have worked from 9-5pm in an office
Who would he/she like to have dinner with?: Frank Sinatra or Robbie Williams: “but only if they sang after dinner!”
Ideal holiday: An active holiday followed by a few lazy days in the sun

2000 Law Silver
2000 Funnell Silver
2000 Stark Silver
2000 Brakewell Silver
1988 Leng Bronze
1988 Leng Silver
1988 Phillips Silver
1988 Stark Silver
1988 Stark Silver
1988 Straker Silver
1984 Green Silver
1984 Whitaker Silver
1984 Whitaker Silver
1984 Stark Silver
1984 Smith Silver
1984 Holgate Silver
1984 Grubb Silver
1984 Clapham Silver
1984 Holgate Bronze
1972 Phillips Gold
1972 Gordon-Watson Gold
1972 Meade Gold
1972 Meade Gold
1972 Moore Silver
1972 Parker Gold
1968 Allhusen Gold
1968 Broome Bronze
1968 Coakes Silver
1968 Jones Gold
1968 Meade Gold
1968 Allhusen Silver
1964 Robeson Bronze
1960 Broome Bronze
1956 Rook Gold
1956 White Bronze
1956 Weldon Gold
1956 Smythe Bronze
1956 Robeson Bronze
1956 Hill Gold
1956 Weldon Bronze
1952 M.Llewellyn Gold
1952 Stewart Gold
1952 H.White Gold
1948 Carr Bronze
1948 Llewellyn Bronze
1948 Nicoll Team Jumping
1936 B.J.Scott Bronze
1936 G.Fanshawe Bronze
1936 D.Howard-Vyse