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Stephen Colbert Learns Dressage

The talk show host took a lesson with a former dressage Olympian to prove that anyone can pick up horse ballet. The difficult movement he had to perform ›

8 Legendary Olympic Mascots

Misha the Bear and Sam the Bald Eagle are a few of our favorite costumed animals from past Olympic games. This pup was the first official mascot ›

8 Animals Worthy of Olympic Medals

Cheetahs, rocket frogs and elephant seals could all give summer Olympians a run (and jump and dive) for their money. This fish swims up to 68 miles per hour ›

Zoo Will Name Cheetahs After Olympians

The National Zoo plans to name their baby cheetahs after the fastest American runners in the upcoming 100-meter dash. Get to know the pair ›

10 Cool Facts About Dressage

Ann Romney’s mare has thrust horse ballet into the limelight, but how much do you really know about this Olympic sport? The competition’s impressive royal roots ›

Ann Romney's Horse Heads for the Olympics

Rafalca, a 15-year-old horse co-owned by Ann Romney, will compete in the Olympics this summer. “Now let’s bring home the gold!” ›

Animals to Star in Olympic Ceremony

Director Danny Boyle plans to re-create the British countryside with 120 animals, including horses, sheep and goats. See a miniature replica of his vision ›

After a Fire, Horse Tries for Olympics

Thoroughbred Neville Bardos nearly died in a stable fire last year. Now he’s competing to join the U.S. Olympic team. “I knew he'd be alright" ›

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