In a sport where top riders hit their stride around 30 years old, Calgary's Kara Chad is chasing the Olympics in her early 20s.

Equestrian competitor Ian Millar has retired from international show jumping, ending an illustrious career.

The Road to Rio goes through the world class show jumping facility Spruce Meadows over the next few weeks, where the Olympic Team will be selected. There's a lot of pressure on riders, but just as much on the horses.