British team announced for World Eventing Championships

The British team for the World Eventing Championships includes Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo — Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo at Hartpury in August 2022.

(Image credit: Benjamin Clark Photography)

The gold medal-winning Tokyo squad are among those named in the British team for the World Eventing Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy, (14-18 September).

Today (19 August) British Equestrian and the British Eventing selectors have confirmed the five horse and rider combinations that will form the list of definite entries.

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British team named for World Eventing Championships: squad debutante joins familiar faces

The selected combinations for the British team at the World Eventing Championships, in alphabetical order, are:

Oliver has also been selected with 14-year-old gelding Swallow Springs as a direct reserve.

Owner: Paul and Diana RidgeonBreeder: Maria Keating (IRL)Breeding: by Chillout, out of a mare by Cult Hero

The team of four and one individual may not be confirmed until the declaration of starters.

Yasmin makes her senior championship debut, while all the other riders have previous championship experience and at least one medal to their names.

The reserve combinations, listed in alphabetical order are:

Ros Canter with 13-year-old mare Pencos Crown JewelOwner: Kate James and Annie MakinBreeder: Pennie Wallace (GBR)Breeding: by Jumbo, out of a mare by Rock King

Kirsty Chabert with 13-year-old mare Classic IVOwner: Kirsty’s father John Johnston and Carole SomersBreeder: Peter Charles (GBR)Breeding: by Calvaro FC

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