The reigning world champion and this year’s Badminton winner are among those named in the British team for the European Eventing Championships at Haras du Pin, France, 9-13 August.
Today (7 July) British Equestrian and the British Eventing selectors have confirmed the six horse and rider combinations that will form the list of definite entries.
The selected combinations for the British team for the European Eventing Championships, in alphabetical order, are:
The 2023 Badminton winners, Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo.
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Ros Canter with 11-year-old gelding Lordships Graffalo
Owner: Michele Saul
Breeder: Lordships Stud Writtle College (GBR)
Breeding: by Grafenstolz, out of a mare by Rock King
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The team of four and two individuals may not be confirmed until the declaration of starters.
The reserve combinations, in alphabetical order, are:
Ros Canter with 14-year-old mare Pencos Crown JewelOwners: Kate James and Annie MakinBreeder: Pennie Wallce (GBR)Breeding: by Jumbo, out of a mare by Rock King
David Doel with 12-year-old gelding Galileo Nieuwmoed
Yasmin Ingham with 13-year-old gelding Rehy DJOwners: The Sue Davies Fund and Janette ChinnBreeder: Noel Russell (IRL)Breeding: by Tinarana’s Inspector, out of a mare by Big Shot Hope
Piggy March with 10-year-old gelding Brookfield Cavalier Cruise
Owners: John and Chloe Perry and Alison Swinburn
Breeder: Martin Ryan (IRL)
Breeding: by Cavalier Carnival, out of mare by Atlantic Cruise
Piggy March with 11-year-old gelding Coolparks SarcoOwners: James and Jo LambertBreeder: Michael Burke (IRL)Breeding: by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan out of a mare by Clarion Hotel Coolcorran Cool Diamond
Tom McEwen with 10-year-old mare Luna MistOwner: Martin BelshamBreeding: by Alvescot Paper Moon, out of a mare by Wickstead Didger I Doo
Tom McEwen with 16-year-old gelding Toledo De KerserOwners: Fred and Penny Barker, Jane Coppell and Tom’s mother Alison McEwenBreeder: Kerstin Drevet (FRA)Breeding: by Diamant De Semilly, out of a mare by Papillon Rouge
Breeding: by CSF Mr Kroon, out of a mare by OBOS Quality
Oliver Townend with 16-year-old gelding Ballaghmor Class
Owners: Karyn Shuter, Angela Hislop and Val Ryan
Breeder: Noel Hicky (IRL)
Breeding: by Courage II
Oliver Townend with 15-year-old gelding Swallow SpringsOwners: Paul and Diana RidgeonBreeder: Maria Keating (IRL)Breeding: by Chillout, out of a mare by Cult Hero
Bubby Upton with 13-year-old gelding Magic Roundabout
Owners: Bubby’s mother Rachel and The Zebedee Syndicate
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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
