"Watch out," warned no-nonsense stable spokesperson Maria Hernek as the latest guest's bags trundle past. Teams have ordered 50,000kg of high performance Timothy grass hay from the United States, as well as 10,000kg of a variety of Bermudagrass hay and 3,000 kg of alfalfa hay sourced from growers within Brazil. From the airport the special cargo, whose value runs into millions of dollars, are transported to their boutique Rio resort. RIO DE JANEIRO - No expense has been spared in providing luxury accommodation for some athletes competing in Rio - one hotel would illicit rave reviews if only its guests could write. The horses have no need to fear, the stable is situated at the heart of the Deodoro military camp.

Source: Bangkok Post August 06, 2016 06:00 UTC