Switzerland aim for a team medal with European Eventing Championships squad

The nominated Swiss entries for the 2023 European Eventing Championships at Haras Du Pin (9-13 August) have been announced.

The Swiss equestrian federation’s (SVPS) selection committee has named four riders, three of whom have two potential rides listed.

Nadja Minder, 23, is the youngest of the squad. She is joined by her 2022 World Championships teammates Robin Godel, 25, Mélody Johner, 39, and Felix Vogg, 33.

The nominated Swiss entries for the European Eventing Championships are:

Robin Godel with 15-year-old gelding Grandeur De Lully CHOwner: Jean-Jacques FünfschillingBreeder: OwnerBreeding: by Grecco De Lully CH, out of a mare by Apartos

Mélody Johner with 16-year-old gelding Toubleu de RueireOwner: Peter Thürler and Heinz-Günter WickenhäuserBreeder: M Edouard NeuhausBreeding: by Mr Blue, out of a mare by Bayard D’Elle

Mélody Johner with 12-year-old gelding GB Keep Cool du PerchetOwner: Christina MaierBreeder: Pierre SaunierBreeding: by GB Konvally, out of a mare by Akribori

Nadja Minder with 16-year-old gelding TobleroneOwner: Nicole BasieuxBreeder: Eric AttigerBreeding: by Yarland’s Summer Song

Nadja Minder with 14-year-old gelding Victoryhope TreilleOwner: Petter AttingerBreeding: by Epsom Gesmeray, out of a mare by Oberon Du Moulin

Felix Vogg with 12-year-old mare CartaniaOwner: Felixand Phoenix Eventing S.à.r.l.Breeder: Koch GuenterBreeding: by Cartani 4, out of a mare by Clinton

Felix Vogg with 15-year-old gelding ColeroOwner: Jürgen VoggBreeder: Stephen SchwertBreeding: by Captain Fire, out of a mare by Bormio XX

SVPS also named Dominik Burger as chef d’equipe, and Antonia Müller will be the team vet. The team will be coached by Gilles Ngovan for dressage, Andrew Nicholson for cross-country and Lesley McNaught for showjumping.

“At the European Eventing Championships we can expect an interesting and difficult course, as well as strong competition. We have been able to prepare well in the last few months and at CHIO Aachen, and after the good results at the championships in recent years, we are highly motivated to get a taste of a team medal,” said Dominik.

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