Keeping fingers crossed, Edward's lucky charms and a rest for Frits

"First you have to find your way around," is the general opinion at Greenwich Park. Following the dazzling opening ceremony that fascinated even the most blasé old hands, it is time for some sport today. Eventing opens with dressage and the dressage specialists are also on the spot to take a good look at the arena under competition conditions. A large number of spectators plan to do the same. The atmosphere at the venue is amazing even on the first day. You can tell that the British love eventing.

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