Tokyo Olympics 2020 Equestrian

Firstpost Masterclass: 'Taking care of horses is a full-time job', Fouaad Mirza dissects the nuances of equestrian riding

In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Fouaad Mirza opens up about nuances of equestrian riding, the logistics of transporting horses (including what a horse passport is), how riders forge a bond with their horses, and more.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian equestrian Fouaad Mirza picks horse 'Dajara 4' for Games

Mirza is only the third Indian equestrian after Indrajit Lamba and Imtiaz Anees to secure an individual spot in Eventing at the Olympic Games. Anees was the last to make the cut for the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a wildcard.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Equestrian rider Fouaad Mirza ends India's two-decade wait by sealing quota for Games

At Tokyo 2020, Fouaad Mirza will become the third Indian after Late Wing Commander IJ Lamba (Atlanta 1996) and Imtiaz Anees (Sydney 2000) to represent India at the Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Asiad equestrian silver-medallist Fouaad Mirza says he can qualify despite season-ending injury to preferred horse

Fouaad Mirza has now set his eyes on qualifying for the Tokyo Games but will miss the services of his main horse, Seigneur Medicott for the entire year