We look back at Saturday’s veterinary inspection at the Baji Koen stadium in Tokyo, and as always it was entertaining to see the athletes’ different attires. Sri Lanka’s Mathilda Karlsson was definitely the best dressed of the trot-up with her stunning stallion Chopin VA.
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Beautiful details on Karlsson's outfit on this Olympic occasion.
Looking smashing: Morocco's Abdelkebir Ouaddar and Istanbul v.h. Ooeivaarshof.
Team Belgium's Niels Bruynseels all dressed up and ready to go with Delux Van T&L.
The Dutch also looked smart in their suits with an orange nod, here Maikel van der Vleuten and Beauville.
The hosts in a classical red and white outfit: Daisuke Fukushima and Chanyon.
Ralph Lauren all the way for Team USA, here Laura Kraut and Baloutinue.
All burgundy for Team Denmark and Andreas Schou.
Australia's Katie Laurie in a smart and sporty outfit.
A hat is never wrong! Israel's Ashlee Bond.
Great Britain's Holly Smith and Denver in the colours of the Union Jack.
Switzerland's Brian Balsiger matched with his mare Twentytwo des Biches.
Portugal's Luciana Diniz in a classical navy-white outfit, which is never wrong.
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