Fantastic historical photos from Olympics 1912-2004

[Halfstep]

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Amazing! Look at the feet on some of the horses in the earlier photos. Ouch. But its interesting to see how quickly things start looking "modern".

 

[annunziata]

awesome pics!

 

[ladylisa]

Some of the early pics are good to look at, but very scary going over those huge xc jumps with no hats.
And no gadgets at all, not even boots/bandages or a dressage saddle.

 

[Merlotmonster]

Interesting to see in 1976, one chap in the pure dressage is in a snaffle..