Capacity: 50,000

Location: Horsley Park, Sydney

Olympic Sports: Dressage

Jumping

Three-day Event

Dates: Dressage: 25-27, 29-30 September

Jumping: 21,24-25,28 Sept, 1 October

Three-day Event: 16-21 Sept

Construction Cost: 43 million dollars (29 million US, 19.5 million pounds).

Spread over 90 hectares of native bushland, planted with gum, wattle and paperback trees.

A combined show-jumping and dressage arena surrounded by grassy banks will provide the setting for some spectacular equestrian action. And more than 13 kilometres of course have been prepared for training and the three-day event.

There are more than 340 stables, temporary accommodation for more than 260 grooms and other support staff, and fully equipped veterinary facilities.