Local riders are ones to watch in US Nations Cup team at Winter Equestrian Festival

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Tanner Korotkin makes his debut for his country in this week's Nations Cup at the Winter Equestrian Festival
Wellington's Tanner Korotkin debuts on the US team at this week's Nations Cup at the Winter Equestrian Festival
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Tanner Korotkin is one of two born and bred Wellington riders named to the US Nations Cup team that competes on Saturday (5 March) against 11 other nations at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF).

Tanner, who rides for Shane Sweetnam, was largely trained by his father Alan Korotkin, a former grand prix rider and owner of locally based Castlewood Farms. “When I started riding he had to stop getting horses for himself because he wanted me to have horses. He took a step back to try and get me into the show ring,” said Tanner, 20, a sacrifice that is paying off now with Tanner’s debut riding for his country at adult level, with the 11-year old grey gelding Volo’s Diamond.

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.