Videos tagged with "london"

Zara Philips Follows In Her Parents Footsteps 30/07/2012 [01:37]
Zara Phillips daughter of HRH Princess Anne followed in her mother's footsteps yesterday with competing in the Equestrian event.
Tags: Zara, Philips, London, 2012, Olympics, Equestrian, event, horse, racing, Olympic, Games, team, GB

Olympic Opening Ceremony 1956 Stockholm Equestrian Games (Amateur Footage) [02:23]
After the IOC awarded the Games of the XVIth Olympiad to Melbourne in Victoria, Australia they learned that Australian quarantine laws required a six-month quarantine period for horses entering the country. As the six-month quarantine made it impractical for competitors horses to be transported to Australia, this precluded Melbourne from being able to host the equestrian events at the 1956 Olympic Games. It was decided, actually in violation of the Olympic Charter, to contest separate Equestrian Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden, from 10 through 17 June 1956. At the 50th IOC Session in Athens on 13 May 1954, Stockholm was chosen to host the Equestrian Olympics over Paris, France; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Berlin, Germany; and Los Angeles, California, USA. The 1956 Equestrian Games were held without major political incidents, although some would occur a few months later and affect the Games in Melbourne in November. The opening ceremony was quite unusual as all competitors came in on their mounts, including the flag bearers. Hans Wikne brought the Olympic Flame into the stadium on horseback and lit the main torch. Karin Lindberg and Henry Eriksson held lighted torches, ran towards the stadium tower with the torches and lit flames there. Sweden's Henri Saint Cyr recited the oath of the athletes while on his horse, and later won two gold medals in individual and team dressage. This was matched by Germany's Hans Günter Winkler, who won gold medals in the individual and team ...
Tags: London 2012, Stockholm (City/Town/Village), Olympics, Track, Field, Horse, Beijing, Gold, Interview, Footage, Horses, Vancouver, Relay, World, Winter, Bolt, Team, Championships, Running, Medal, Sports, Phelps, Record, China, 100m, Fleetwood, Ceremony, Swi

Royal Ascot - Templeton Events [03:59]
Templeton Limited - Bessborough Private Chalets and Restaurant Royal Ascot is the centrepiece of the summer sporting calendar, combining elegance, tradition and racing of international renown. Royal Ascot and fashion go hand in hand and back once again is the unique opportunity to view couture collections from the world's catwalks at the Royal Ascot Fashion Show in the Bessborough Restaurant. Enjoy a sumptuous five course luncheon in between sets from some of the greatest British fashion designers. Situated on the top floor of the triple decker marquee, this double height restaurant with a private balcony also offers superb views of the racecourse and Windsor Great Park. We also have spacious private chalets with private viewing balconies for those who would prefer to entertain exclusively, while still being able to watch the show. Reserved VIP car parking Itineraries, maps and menus bearing your company motif in colour Grandstand admission tickets with VIP hospitality badges Morning coffee and biscuits Champagne and Pimms reception Personalised table place cards with your company motif in colour Five course silver service luncheon with fine wines Port, brandy and other fine liqueur Fully stocked complimentary bar throughout the day Plasma flat screen television coverage throughout the day Official Royal Ascot souvenir programmes and racecards Full air-conditioning Private Tote betting facilities Traditional afternoon tea including strawberries and cream Private viewing ...
Tags: Royal Ascot, Horse Racing, Hospitality Packages, Corporate Entertainment, Team Building, London, HTC ONE X

Gerard Buhr: A ski legend is born (Part 1) [06:10]
This video documents the humble beginings of ski legend Gerard Buhr (white and blue racing suit in this video). Particularly the formative years at Berkshire East (2009-2010) and the rivalry with Jonathan White (the Deerfield Ninja). A rivalry that was going to culminate during the winter olympic games of Pyeong Chang, South Korea in 2018.
Tags: Gerard, Buhr, Berkshire, East, ski, racing, J3, Jonathan, white, Racing De Santander, Racing Club De Montevideo, Race, London, Live, Nascar, Chemical, Speedway, Parade, Frank, Way, Words, Horse, Track, Crash

Western Fair Keyhole. 10.0 [00:36]
Me and my coming 4y.o. doing keyhole at Western fair in london, placed 11th in our division!
Tags: Keyhole, barrel racing, horse back riding, horses, western, racing., Bootylish, Babe, 03