British World Paralympic championship squad named

Ten riders will attempt to retain Britain’s title at the World Para Dressage Championships at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire (20-22 July).

At grade 1a: Sophie Christiansen and Anne Dunham; grade 1b: Ricky Balshaw and Lee Pearson; grade II: Felicity Coulthard and Nicola Tustain; grade III: Debbie Criddle and Simon Laurens, and grade IV: Michelle Crunkhorn and Denise Shawns.

But Nicola Tustain and Lee Pearson can no longer call on their best horses, Prinz Heinrich and Blue Circle Boy respectively, and will be relying on second-choice mounts.

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Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah has more than 20 years experience as an equestrian journalist and editor. She has reported from major championships including the Europeans and the World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on equestrianism including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. Sarah has ridden since childhood, owned horses and ponies for over 25 years, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university.