Olympic showjumping teams: who’s heading to Tokyo?
As the countdown to the equestrian competitions at the Tokyo Olympic Games continues, selection committees around the world have chosen their Olympic showjumping teams.
Under the new Olympic showjumping format, teams will be made up for three horses and rider combinations, meaning there will be no drop score and all three will count towards the overall team result.
So who’s made the grade and who’s missed out on the chance to compete in the Olympic showjumping competition? Here are the latest lists, updated from the FEI definite entries…
Olympic showjumping teams: latest updates
Argentina’s showjumping team
- Matias Albarracin on Cannavaro 9
- José María Larocca on Finn Lente
- Fabián Sejanes on Emir
- Alternate: Martín Dopazo on Quintino 9
Australia’s individual representatives
- Edwina Tops-Alexander with Identity Vitseroel
- Katie Laurie on Casebrooke Lomond
Belgian showjumping team
- Niels Bruynseels with Delux Van T&L
- Jérôme Guéry with Quel Homme De Hus
- Gregory Wathelet with Nevados S
- Alternate: Pieter Devos with Claire Z
Brazil’s showjumping team
- Marlon Zanotelli riding Edgar M
- Yuri Mansur riding Alfons
- Rodrigo Pessoa riding Carlitos Way 6
- Alternate: Pedro Veniss riding Quabri De L’Isle
Canada’s individual representative
- Mario Deslauriers and Bardolina 2
Non-travelling reserves are Amy Millar with Truman and Tiffany Foster on Northern Light.
Chile’s individual representative
- Samuel Parot and Dubai
China’s showjumping team
- You Zhang and Caesar
- Zhenqiang Li and Uncas S
- Yaofeng Li and Jericho Dwerse Hagen
- Alternate: Xingjia Zhang and For Passion D Ive Z
Colombia’s individual representative
- Roberto Teran Tafur and Dez’ Ooktoff
Czech Republic’s showjumping team
- Anna Kellnerova and Catch Me If You Can Old
- Ales Opatrny and Forewer
- Kamil Papousek and Warness
- Onrej Zvara and Cento Lano
Denmark’s individual representative
- Andreas Schou and Darc De Lux
Dominican Republic’s individual representative
- Hector Florentino Roca and Carnaval
Egypt’s showjumping team
- Mohamed Talaat and Darshan
- Abdel Said and Bandit Savoie
- Nayel Nassar and Igor Van De Wittemoere
- Mouda Zevada and Galanthos SHK
Spain’s individual representative
- Eduardo Alvarez Aznar and Legend
French showjumping team
- Mathieu Billot and Quel Filou 13
- Nicolas Delmotte and Urvoso Du Roch
- Pénélope Leprevost and Vancouver De Lanlore
- Alternate: Simon Delestre and Berlux Z
Great Britain showjumping team
Those selected for the British Olympic showjumping team are:
- Scott Brash with Jefferson
- Ben Maher with Explosion W
- Holly Smith with Denver
- Alternate: Harry Charles with Romeo 88
German showjumping team
- Daniel Deusser with Killer Queen
- Christian Kukuk with Mumbai
- André Thieme with DSP Chakaria
- Alternate: Maurice Tebbel with Don Diarado
Irish Olympic showjumping team
- Bertram Allen with Pacino Amiro
- Darragh Kenny with Cartello
- Cian O’Connor with Kilkenny
- Alternate: Shane Sweetnam with Karlin Van’t Vennehof
The Irish reserve combination is Michael Duffy with Zilton SL Z.
Israel’s showjumping team
- Ashley Bond and Donatello 141
- Teddy Vloke with Amsterdam 27
- Albert Michan with Cosa Nostra
- Alternate: Danielle G Waldman and Queensland E
Italy’s individual representative
- Emanuele Gaudiano riding Chalou
Italy’s reserve rider is Riccardo Pisani and Chaclot.
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Japan’s showjumping team
- Elken Sato and Saphyr Des Lacs
- Koki Saito and Chilensky
- Daisuke Fukushima and Chanyon
- Alternate: Mike Kawai and As De Mai
Jordan’s individual representative
- Ibrahim Hani Bisharat and Blushing
Latvia’s individual representative
- Kristaps Neretnieks and Valour
Morroco’s showjumping team
- Ali Al Ahrach and Usa De Riverland
- Abdelkebir Ouaddar and Istanbull VH Oolevaarsho
- El Ghali Boukaa and Ugolino Du Clos
- Alternate: Ali Al Ahrach and Golden Lady
Mexico’s showjumping team
- Enrique Gonzalez and Chacna
- Eugenio Garza Perez and Armani Si Z
- Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane and Hortensia Van De Leeuwerk
- Alternate: Patricio Pasquel and Babel
The Netherland’s showjumping team
- Maikel van der Vleuten and Beauville Z
- Willem Greve and Zypria S
- Marc Houtzager and Dante
- Alternate: Harrie Smolders and Bingo Du Parc
New Zealand showjumping team
- Bruce Goodin and Danny V
- Daniel Meech and Cinca 3
- Uma O’Neill and Clockwise Of Greenhill Z
- Alternate: Tom Tarver and Popeye.
Norway’s individual representative
- Geir Gulliksen and Quatro
Portugal’s individual representative
- Luciana Diniz and Vertigo Du Desert
Sri Lanka’s individual representative
- Mathilda Karlsson and Chopin VA
Switzerland’s showjumping team
- Martin Fuchs riding Clooney 51
- Steve Guerdat riding Venard De Cerisy
- Beat Mändli riding Dsarie
- Alternate: Bryan Balsiger riding Twentytwo Des Biches
Swedish showjumping team
The four horses and riders travelling to Tokyo to represent Sweden are:
- Malin Baryard Johnsson riding Indiana
- Peder Fredricson riding All In
- Henrik von Eckermann riding King Edward
- Alternate: Rolf-Göran Bengtsson riding Ermindo W
Syria’s individual representative
- Ahmad Saber Hamcho and Deville
Chinese Taipei’s individual representative
- Jasmine Shao-Man Chen and Benitus Di Vallerano
Ukraine’s individual representative
- Oleksandr Prodan and Casanova FZ
USA showjumping team
- Kent Farrington and Gazelle
- Laura Kraut and Baloutinue
- Jessica Springsteen and Don Juan Van De Donkhoeve
- Alternate: McLain Ward and Contagious
The reserves will be be:
- Brian Moggre and Balou Du Reventon
- Lucy Deslauriers and Hester
When is the Olympic showjumping taking place in Tokyo?
The Olympic showjumping competitions are taking place on 3-4 and 6-7 August 2021 at the equestrian park, which is located in Tokyo’s Heritage Zone. The individual medals will be awarded on 4 August with the team medals presented on 7 August.
Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.