Latest horse and rider changes ahead of Olympic showjumping team qualifier

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With less than 24 hours to go until the Olympic showjumping team qualifier at the Tokyo Games, the majority of teams have announced last-minute changes.

Ireland was the first to make a change when it was announced yesterday (4 August) Cian O’Connor and Kilkenny would not compete in the team event tomorrow (6 August) after the gelding suffered a nosebleed while jumping in the individual final. The pair will be replaced by Shane Sweetnam and Alejandro.

Becky Murray
Becky Murray
Senior news writer

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.