All-female British team announced for para European Championships

The team for the paradressage European Championships (Belgium, 1-4 September) has been announced — and it is comprised entirely of female riders.

Natasha Baker (riding Cabral), Sophie Christiansen (Rivaldo Of Berkeley), Deb Criddle (LJT Akilles), Team GB stalwart Anne Dunham (Teddy) and Sophie Wells (Valerius) have been selected, with Emma Sheardown (Purdy’s Dream) the non-travelling reserve.

Read Thursday’s H&H (21 July) for more on this story.

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