The British Equestrian Federation announced its teams for dressage, show jumping and eventing at the Rio Olympic Games on July 5.
“No sport can boast Olympic experiences quite like our equestrian team, and it’s of great credit to both the riders and the program that we welcome athletes back for their fifth, sixth or even seventh Games as part of Team GB. This is vital in a multi-sport environment and our recent Olympic record is testament to this,” said Chef de Mission Mark England.
“There is strength across all three disciplines, and I’m sure the country can look forward to seeing the team perform at the top of their game once again this August.”
Dressage:
Fiona Bigwood with Penny Bigwood and Neils and Lis Dahl’s Atterupgaards Orthilia
Charlotte Dujardin with Rowena Luard, Anne Barrott and Carl Hester’s Valegro
Carl Hester with Jane De La Mare and his own Nip Tuck
Spencer Wilton with Jennifer Goodman and his own Super Nova II
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Traveling Reserve: Lara Griffith with Wilfried and Ursula Bechtolsheimer’s Rubin Al Asad
Eventing:
William Fox-Pitt with Christopher Stone’s Chilli Morning
Kitty King with Diana Bown, Jacqueline Owen and Samantha Wilson’s Ceylor L A N
Gemma Tattersall with either Christopher Stone’s Chico Bella P or The Pebbles Syndicate’s Quicklook V
Isabelle (Izzy) Taylor with Susan Holroyd and Frances Carter’s Allercombe Ellie
Traveling Reserve: Pippa Funnell with the late Carol Toliver’s Billy The Biz
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Show Jumping:
Ben Maher with Jane Forbes Clark and his own Tic Tac
Nick Skelton with Beverley Widdowson’s Big Star
John Whitaker with Team Harmony Management Co Ltd’s Ornellaia
Michael Whitaker with Beverley Widdowson’s Cassionato
Traveling reserve: Jessica Mendoza with Sarah Mendoza’s Spirit T
