Horse riders go take a walk!

Have you ever wondered just how equestrian riders get used to their lengthy courses in a matter of days? Reigning gold medallist in the equestrian cross country event at the Asian Games, Japan's Yoshiaki Oiwa and his team have literally walked the entire length of the cross country course at least six times before the event begins at the Guangzhou Equestrian Venue today.

That's a whopping 30kms added to the normal training schedule. "We walked twice a day to remember not only the fences but every angle and turn. When I close my eyes, I need to see every detail in my mind," said Oiwa.
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