Kittel misses the Olympics - the horse injured in training

- They are living beings and I take no risks, the dressage star tells TT.

- To my great sorrow, Well Done unfortunately stumbled during yesterday's training and a minor injury puts a stop to our Olympic start.

Even if I'm overwhelmed, “Welly” will always come first.

I will now support my students and teammates in the glorious mission to represent the blue-yellow colors, says Patrik Kittel.

- It is not big, but a small stretch in a hind leg, says national team veterinarian Rasmus Westgren.

- The horse will of course be examined in more detail at home as well.

The reserve Antonia Ramel at Brother de Jeu steps in and takes Patrik Kittel's place. Juliette Ramel on Buriel and Therese Nilshagen on Dante Weltino OLD are the other Swedish riders.