Australia hands Nations Cup baton to three rookies at the Winter Equestrian Festival

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Australia's 'chef d'equipe' Todd Hinde at the Winter Equestrian Festival
Australia’s chef d’equipe Todd Hinde is banking on three newcomers to compete in the Nations Cup on Saturday at the Winter Equestrian Festival.
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Equestrian Australia’s high performance jumping manager, Todd Hinde, flew into Wellington last week for this Saturday’s FEI $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* and he’s giving the stage at the Winter Equestrian Festival to three newcomers.

“It’s probably a greener team than the previous teams that we’ve had,” said Todd. “Katie Laurie is our experienced rider here and then we have three riders in their first Nations cup team.” James Arkins riding Euro Star, Lauren Balcomb riding Verdini D’Houtveld Z and David Cameron riding Oaks Come by Chance are the new trio.

Sarah Eakin
Sarah Eakin
Freelance journalist

Sarah Eakin is an international equestrian journalist who writes for publications on both sides of the Atlantic, including Horse & Hound, The Independent and The Daily Telegraph in the UK. A former Pony Club team member for dressage, showjumping and eventing, Sarah’s mother trained National Hunt horses and she and her three brothers also played polo. Formerly married to a US professional polo player, Sarah is currently based in Wellington, Florida.