The final set of British entries for the 2024 Paris Olympics have been released, with names of the 12 combinations in with a chance of competing at this summer’s Games announced today (13 June). The list features the four riders – including three horse/rider combinations – who won team gold at the 2023 Europeans, the reigning world champions, and a host of names for whom this would be a senior championship debut are also among the entries.
British showjumper Joe Stockdale’s top horse Equine America Cacharel – with whom he is listed among the British showjumping entries for the 2024 Olympics – has become a mother for the first time. The 13-year-old mare’s first foal, a filly by Casallco, has been born via a surrogate mare. She has been named Penny as “a nice little spin” on her dam’s stable name, “Cash”. “She’s a great looking foal – she looks really strong and healthy. We’re chuffed to bits with her,” said Joe.
Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials is underway, with bumper entries in both the Longines CCI5* and the CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy. All 42 five-star contenders were accepted at yesterday’s first veterinary inspection. A rising star holds the lead after the opening day of dressage in the CCI4*-S aboard her family’s home-bred. The CCI5* dressage started this afternoon, with plenty more action still to come today.
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Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
