Ireland announces first championship dressage team since 2019 – four riders selected for Herning
Alex Baker in action at Hartpury with Dutchman
(Image credit: Kevin Sparrow)
The Irish team has been revealed for the dressage World Championships in Herning, Denmark, this August.
Four riders have been selected, including three championship first-timers, in the first championship dressage team Ireland has fielded since 2019.
The combinations selected for the Irish team at the dressage World Championships are:
Alex Baker with 14-year-old gelding DutchmanOwner: Daniel Champion and Alex, Carol and Tim BakerBreeder: J. MuilwijkBreeding: by Jazz, out of Imagine, by Fantast
Sorrell Klatzko with nine-year-old stallion TurboOwner: Sorrell Klatzko and Janine ShoffnerBreeder: Gudrun Isenbeck-GeueBreeding: by Totilas, out of Falbala, by Florestan I
Abi Lyle with 11-year-old gelding GiraldoOwner: Abi LyleBreeder: G. EgginkBreeding: by Rousseau, out of Valenza, by Flemmingh
Anna Merveldt with 13-year-old stallion EsporimOwner: Mario Greco, Eleonore Higgins, Michael Higgins and Giovanna MazzaBreeder: Coudelaria Do Monte VelhoBreeding: by Pagao, out of Lequita, by Quiaz
Abi also has the 11-year-old Farrell, owned by Fenella Quinn, as a reserve. Dane Rawlins with Espoire have been named as a non-travelling reserve.
“The aim in Herning is a top-12 finish with each combination performing their best with a view to improving as we move towards the Europeans in 2023, and the ultimate objective of qualification for Paris 2024,” said Horse Sport Ireland’s dressage high-performance director, Johann Hinnemann.
“A new chapter begins today for beautiful Sambuca,” said Heike. “I am so proud of her and all we have achieved together. To train and ride a horse that is home-bred all the way to the Olympics was a dream come true for me. I wish her lovely new owners the very best of luck and I hope to see them on the international stage soon. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on our incredible journey.”
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