GB team announced for Hickstead Nations Cup
The team for the British leg of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup, held at Hickstead this Friday (24 July) has been announced.
The GB squad is currently in the relegation zone, lying in ninth position of 10 after seven competitions. France tops the board.
British show jumping performance manager Derek Ricketts has selected the following squad for the home fixture of the series:
Ben Maher with Robin Hood W, Quainton Quirifino Z and Akosie du Wonderland
Peter Charles with Pom d’Ami, Rubert R and Pall Mall H
Robert Smith with Vangelis S, Balourado and Talan
Tim Gredley with Omelli, Seander and Fabriana
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The Meydan FEI Nations Cup takes place at the Longines Royal International Horse Show (22-26 July) with the first round commencing at 10.30am.
For tickets, go to www.hickstead.co.uk
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A self-confessed newshound, farmer’s daughter and journalist of many years' experience, Charlotte worked on regional papers before joining H&H in 2007. A regular rider, she visited Ireland in 2010 to investigate the fate of Irish horses through the recession, to much acclaim, and reported from the FEI General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro in 2011. She left Horse & Hound in March 2013.