London Olympics | Romney’s horse

Jan Ebeling of the United States rides Rafalca in the individual grand prix during the equestrian dressage competition at the London Olympics. Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republic presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, is part-owner of the horse. (Jim Hollander / EPA)

Aug. 2, 2012 10:10 AM PT

Ann Romney cheers from stands as her horse Rafalca and its rider Jan Eerling make Olympic dressage debut.

The owners of the horse Rafalca are, from left, Ann Romney, Elisabeth Meyer and Amy Eberling. (Markus Schreiber / Associated Press)

Jan Ebeling of the United States rides Rafalca in the equestrian dressage competition. In the background is the Queen’s House, a former royal residence built between 1616 and 1619. (David Goldman / Associated Press)

American flags decorate the leg wraps of Rafalca. (David Goldman / Associated Press)