Andrew Nicholson and Mark Todd to lead New Zealand Olympic effort
The New Zealand eventing team for the London Olympics has been named:
- Jock Paget and Clifton Promise
- Caroline Powell and Lenamore
- Andrew Nicholson and Nereo
- Jonelle Richards and Flintstar
- Mark Todd (pictured) and NZB Campino
Lucy Jackson has been named as the reserve.
Clarke Johnstone had to withdraw from the selection process last night due to an injury to his horse Orient Express.
The New Zealand final trial was at the St James’s Place Barbury International Horse Trials last weekend.
Full report from Barbury in H&H out this Thursday (5 July).
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Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.