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The U.S. Team Will Be In The Hunt
In the approach to this year’s Olympic Games, some of eventing’s top individual medal contenders—Great Britain’s Toytown and Germany’s Ringwood Cockatoo, for example—were withdrawn with injuries. And the U.S. team wasn’t without its losses, either, most notably in the retirement of team stalwart Winsome Adante last fall and then the untimely passing of Theodore O’Connor this spring.
As a result, the five horses who will compete for the United States will likely be slugging it out for silver or bronze, since Australia looks unbeatable, and a strong British team, among others, will have to be upset as well. But one of the things that keeps the fans in the seats is that anything can happen, and there’s always a chance that the favorites can be caught, as happened on the challenging course at the 2006 World Equestrian Games (Germany).
For the first time, Phillip Dutton will be competing for the U.S. team instead of against it at the Olympic Games, and his three previous Olympic appearances (including two team golds for Australia) will be an important boost this year for the team, whose only other Olympic veteran is Amy Tryon.
Bruce Duchossois’ Connaught, winner of this year’s Rolex Kentucky for Dutton, has to be one of the most careful jumpers in the sport, in addition to his ever-improving dressage. Although his lofty jump sometimes leads to cross-country time penalties, he’s partnered with the rider who best knows how to make up every second on course. “Simon” could be the best U.S. shot at jumping into a top placing, especially with two show jumping rounds counting in the scores.
Tryon is masterful at peaking her horse for championships, and, not surprisingly, she’s run Poggio lightly this year, competing in only three advanced events (in one she pulled up early on cross-country with a broken bridle). With an Olympic Games, two World Championships and a Pan Am Games appearance to their resume, they should contribute a strong team score.
Poggio surprised everyone at the 2006 WEG by steadily moving up the ranks to the individual bronze medal, and, like Connaught, the second show jumping round, unique to the Olympic Games, will play to his strengths. In 2004, by the end of the second jumping round, he was sixth individually and a crucial contributing score to the team bronze medal.
Gina Miles and McKinlaigh may not have made an Olympic appearance before, but they made their first major championship appearance in 2002, as individuals at the WEG in Spain. Since then, they have proved they can jump around just about any course in the world, and they are especially sharp in show jumping, with only two rails on their record in the past three years. Last year they earned the individual bronze medal and team gold at the Pan Am Games (Brazil).
With her second place at Rolex Kentucky this spring, Becky Holder showed that she has worked hard to reach a new level of excellence.
Courageous Comet is an amazing athlete and can certainly produce one of the best dressage tests in this
country, and Holder is likely excited to see how her best compares with the best in the world. Holder ran well at the 2005 Burghley CCI**** (England) but doesn’t have as much international experience as her teammates. However, if Courageous Comet can finish on his dressage score, jumping as quickly and easily as he did at Kentucky, he could have a good chance for an individual medal as well.
**Karen O’Connor and Mandiba were named as last-minute replacements after Heidi White withdrew Northern Spy from the team for veterinary reasons on July 28.
The United States
CONNAUGHT: b. g., 15, Irish Sport Horse by Ballysimon—Broomhill Rogue, Royal Rogue, owned by Bruce Duchossois.
PHILLIP DUTTON: age 44, West Grove, Pa.
COURAGEOUS COMET: gr. g., 12, U.S.-bred Thoroughbred by Comet Shine—Rosenelli, Seat Of Power, owned by Thomas Holder Jr. and rider.
BECKY HOLDER: age 39, Mendota Heights, Minn.
MCKINLAIGH: ch. g., 14, Irish Sport Horse by Highland King—Kilcumney Hostess, Stretchworth Lad, owned by Laura Coats, Thomas Schulz and rider.
GINA MILES: age 34, Creston, Calif.
POGGIO II: b. g., 16, U.S.-bred Thoroughbred by Polynesian Flyer—Waves Club, owned by Greg Tryon, Mark Hart and rider.
AMY TRYON: age 38, Duvall, Wash.
MANDIBA: b. g., 9, Irish Thoroughbred gelding by Master Imp—High Dolly, owned by Joan Goswell.
KAREN O’CONNOR: age 50, The Plains, Va.
Canada Could Be Stronger Than Ever
The Canadians looked impressive at their spring three-days, and they seem to be going better than ever under David O’Connor’s supervision. While they aren’t yet threatening the winners at the four-star level, they’re looking consistent in all three phases, and when put together in the right combination, could earn one of their highest team placings to date at the Olympic Games in Hong Kong.
They bring forward three members of their 2007 Pan American Games silver-medal team—Kyle Carter, Mike Winter and Sandra Donnelly.
Winter competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics with Balista, and now, aboard Kingpin, he seems to be more competitive than ever, finishing sixth at The Fork CIC****-W (N.C.) and 12th at Rolex Kentucky this spring. He was in the top 10 after dressage at Kentucky and posted just 6.4 time penalties cross-country. Even with three rails down in show jumping, he moved from 13th after cross-country to finish 12th.
Winter was also short-listed with a second horse, Wonderful Will, who had a win in the Red Hills CIC***.
“I feel super lucky to have qualified two horses for the Olympics,” he said. “I’ve never been in this position, and I feel really privileged.”
Donnelly wasn’t far behind Winter at Kentucky, finishing 15th. Although she was 20th after dressage, she and Buenos Aires worked their way up the ranks with 11.2 time penalties and three rails down. Earlier this spring, she was 10th at the Red Hills CIC*** (Fla.). Donnelly will likely be one of the only competitors in Hong Kong who bred her own mount.
Carter finished 18th at Rolex Kentucky, hampered by “Parker’s” dressage score of 70.4, but he posted a double-clear cross-country round and then dropped four rails.
The selectors forgave Selena O’Hanlon’s blip at a corner at Rolex Kentucky, banking instead on the consistent top placings she’s had at other events, such as a fifth at the Red Hills CIC***-W this spring, as well as a win at Rocking Horse (Fla.), a sixth place last fall at the Fair Hill CCI*** (Md.) and a seventh place last spring at the Jersey Fresh CCI*** (N.J.). This will be her first time on a senior championship team.
Samantha Taylor was named to replace Jessica Phoenix, whose horse Exploring sustained an injury in training. This will also be Taylor’s first time on a senior team. Livewire isn’t at his best in dressage, but their jumping record is consistent, and they’ve finished 13th at The Fork CIC***-W this spring and were 10th in the Fair Hill CCI*** last fall.
Canada
MADISON PARK: b. g., 10, U.S.-bred Thoroughbred by Monaco Magic—Mistress Of Mine, owned by rider and Nicole Shinton.
KYLE CARTER: age 39, Sparr, Fla.
BUENOS AIRES: b. g., 11, Canadian Warmblood by Bajazzo—Amphora, owned by rider.
SANDRA DONNELLY: age 38, Calgary, Alta.
COLOMBO: b. g., 14, Swedish Warmblood by Eighty Eight Keys—Colette, Concarneau, owned by Elaine and Michael Davies, Elgin, Ont.
SELENA O’HANLON: age 27, Elgin, Ont.
LIVEWIRE: gr. g., 10, Canadian Thoroughbred, owned by rider.
SAMANTHA TAYLOR: age 25, Richmond, B.C.
KINGPIN: ch. g., 12, Irish Sport Horse by Furiosto, owned by Kingpin Syndicate, Newnan, Ga.
MIKE WINTER: age 33, Newnan, Ga.
Australia
BEN ALONG TIME: b. g., 13, Irish Sport Horse by Cavalier Royale—Campaigner’s Dream, Campaigner, owned by Edwin and Peta McAuley.
CLAYTON FREDERICKS: age 40, Wiltshire, England.
3rd—2008 Fontainebleau (France) CIC***; 1st—2007 Rolex Kentucky CCI****; individual silver and team bronze—2006 World Equestrian Games (Germany); 1st—2006 FEI World Cup Final (Sweden).
HEADLEY BRITANNIA: ch. m., 15, Thoroughbred-Irish Draught by Jumbo—Alan’s Bambi, owned by Clayton, Pauline and Robert Fredericks.
LUCINDA FREDERICKS: age 42, Wiltshire, England.
1st—2008 Barbury (England) CIC***; 4th—2008 Chatsworth (England) CIC***; 1st—2007 Badminton (England) CCI****; 2nd—2007 Fontainebleau (France) CIC***; 1st—2006 Burghley (England) CCI****.
RINGWOULD JAGUAR: dk. b. g., 17, Australian Stockhorse by Jensens Man—Nations Of Lili, owned by Augusta and Jim Saunders and Dan and Phoebe Johnson.
SONJA JOHNSON: age 40, Albany, Australia.
1st —2008 Sydney (Australia) CCI***; 4th—2008 Tonimbuk (Australia) CIC***; 1st—2007 Taupo (New Zealand) CCI***; 1st—2006 Melbourne (Australia) CCI***; 5th—2004 FEI World Cup Final (France).
KIRBY PARK IRISH JESTER: gr. g., 15, Irish Sport Horse by Irish Enough—Kirby Park Yellow Empress, owned by Margaret Jones.
MEGAN JONES: age 31, Hahndorf, Australia.
2nd—2008 Sydney (Australia) CCI***; 1st—2008 Tonimbuk (Australia) CIC***; 3rd—2006 Melbourne (Australia) CCI***; 16th individually and team bronze—2006 World Equestrian Games (Germany).
ALL LUCK: b. g., 14, Thoroughbred by Bao Luck, owned by Angela Shacklady and rider.
SHANE ROSE: age 35, New South Wales, Australia.
3rd—2006 Burghley (England) CCI****; 2nd— 2006 Melbourne (Australia) CCI***; 1st—2006 Warwick (Australia) CIC***.
Brazil
LAND HEIR: b. g., 14, Brazilian-bred.
ANDRÉ PARO: age 33, São Paulo.
2nd—2008 Esmeraldas (Brazil) CIC***; 6th—2008 Colina (Brazil) CIC***; 17th —2007 Pan Am Games (Brazil); 1st—2007 Colina (Brazil) CIC***; Competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
BUTTERFLY: ch. m., 13, Brazilian-bred.
FABRICIO REIS SALGADO: age 29, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
3rd—2008 Esmeraldas (Brazil) CIC***; 9th—2008 Colina (Brazil) CIC***; 11th—2007 Pan Am Games (Brazil); 1st—2006 Colina (Brazil) CIC***.
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ESCUDEIRO DO RINCÃO: gr. g., 9, Brazilian-bred by Barao—Quelonita.
JÉFERSON SGNAOLIN MOREIRA: age 42.
4th—2008 Esmeraldas (Brazil) CIC***; 11th—2008 Colina (Brazil) CIC***; 2nd—2007 Colina (Brazil) CIC***.
SUPER ROCKY: dk. br. g., 12, Thoroughbred.
MARCELO TOSI: age 39.
18th—2007 Martinvast (France) CIC***-W; competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
TOTSIE: ch. m., 10, Puro-Sangue Inglês.
SAULO TRISTÃO: age 20, San Carlos, São Paulo.
12th—2008 Colina (Brazil) CIC***; 7th —2007 Pan Am Games (Brazil); 1st—2007 Lagoa Santa (Brazil) CCI***;
1st—2007 Colina (Brazil) CIC***.
France
GALAN DE SAUVAGÈRE: gr. g., 14, Selle Français by Joly Jumper—Douce Julia, Julius Ceasar, owned by Girard Claudon.
1st—2007 European Championships (Italy); 1st—2006 FEI World Cup Final (Sweden); team gold—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
TATCHOU: b. g., 10, Anglo-Arabian by Faristan—Taizka de Jurigny, El Aid.
1st—2007 Deauville (France) CIC***; 1st—2007 Saumur (France) CCI***.
NICOLAS TOUZAINT: age 28, Angers.
ESPOIR DE LA MARE: b. g., 16, Selle Français by What A Joy—Touraine de Fresne, Ukase, owned by Christophe Dubois.
JEAN TEULERE: age 54, Saumur.
3rd—2007 Vittel (France) CIC***; 4th—2007 European Cham-pionships (Italy); team gold—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
CORONADO PRIOR: b. g., 18, Anglo-Arabian by Garitchou—Miss France II, Brasero.
ERIC VIGEANEL: age 36, Vaire.
19th individually and team silver—2007 European Championships (Italy).
ISMENE DU TEMPLE: b. m., 12, Selle Français by Cabdula du Tillard—Amethyste IV, Quat’Sous*HN, owned by Barbara Conin.
DIDIER DHENNIN: age 46, Saumur.
6th—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CCI****; team silver—2007 European Championships (Italy).
HASTON d’ELPEGÈRE: b. g., 13, Anglo-Arabian by Tassili d’Elpegère—La Louvie, Satang.
JEAN RENAUD ADDE: age 37, Jaignes.
8th—2007 Blenheim (England) CCI***; 10th—2007 Pau (France) CCI****.
Germany
FRH BUTTS ABRAXXAS: b. g., 11, Hanoverian by Heraldik—
Kira-Annabell, Kronenkranich, owned by Thomas Holtrop and rider.
INGRID KLIMKE: age 40, Munster.
18th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 2nd—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CIC***; 12th—2008 Marbach (Germany) CIC***; 1st—2008 Strzegom (Poland) CCI***; 10th—2007 European Championships (Italy).
THE GHOST OF HAMISH: ch. g., 12, owned by Harald Salomon.
PETER THOMSEN: age 47, Lindewitt.
26th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 7th—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CIC***; 5th—2008 Malmö (Sweden) CIC***-W; 8th—2007 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 10th—2007 Badminton (England) CCI****;15th—2007 European Championships (Italy).
MR. MEDICOTT: ch. g., 9, Irish Sport Horse by Cruising—Slieveluachra, Edmund Burke.
FRANK OSTHOLT: age 32, Warendorf, Westfalen.
3rd—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 6th—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CIC***; 4th—2008 Marbach (Germany) CIC***; 2nd—2007 Boekelo (the Netherlands) CCI***.
MARIUS VOIGT-LOGISTIK: gr. g., 14, Holsteiner by Condrieu—Echse, Laurin, owned by Susanne Romeike and Georg Otto Heyser.
HINRICH ROMEIKE: age 45, Schleswig-Holstein.
5th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 3rd—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CIC***; 10th—2008 Marbach (Germany) CIC***; 6th—2007 Badminton (England) CCI****; 5th—2006 World Equestrian Games (Germany); 5th—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
BUTTS LEON: b. g., 11, Hanoverian by Heraldik—Lilian, Star Regent, owned by Anne-Kathrin Butt and rider.
ANDREAS DIBOWSKI: age 42, Egestorf, Lower Saxony.
4th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 10th—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CIC***; 2nd—2008 Malmö (Sweden) CIC***-W.
Great Britain
PARKMORE ED: b. g., 15, Irish Sport Horse by Parkmore Night—Bodalmore Lass, owned by Philip Adkin.
WILLIAM FOX-PITT: age 39, Sturminster Newton, Devon.
3rd—2008 Tattersals (England) CIC-W***; 3rd—2008 Chatsworth (England) CIC-W***; 1st —2007 Burghley CCI**** (England), 3rd—2006 Blenheim CCI*** (England).
TANKERS TOWN: ch. g., 14, Irish Sport Horse by Diamond Clover—Money Gone West, Bulldozer, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hunt.
SHARON HUNT: age 30, Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk.
5th—2008 Badminton CCI**** (England); 6th—2008 Belton (England) CIC***; 9th—2006 World Equestrian Games (Germany), 6th—2006 Badminton CCI**** (England).
CALL AGAIN CAVALIER: b. g., 16, Irish Sport Horse by Cavalier Royale—My Woodland’s Lady VII, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Davies and Janette Chinn.
MARY KING: age 46, Sidmouth, Devon.
3rd—2008 Burnham Market (England) CIC-W***; individual silver and team gold—2007 European Championships (Italy); 4th—2006 Burghley (England) CCI****.
MINERS FROLIC: dk. b. g., 10, Thoroughbred by Miners Lamp—Mighty Frolic, Oats, owned by Nicolas and Valda Embiricos and Sarah Pelham.
KRISTINA COOK: age 38, Worthing, West Sussex.
8th—2008 Chatsworth (England) CIC***; 6th—2008 Burnham Market (England) CIC***; 2nd—2005 World Championships for Young Event Horses (France).
SPRING ALONG: b. g., 15, Irish Sport Horse by Pallas Digion—Miss Buck, Master Buck, owned by Caroline Dick and rider.
DAISY DICK: age 36, Reading, Berkshire.
7th individually and team gold—2007 European Championships (Italy); 8th—2007 Barbury Castle (England) CIC***; 8th—2006 Badminton (England) CCI****.
Ireland
KILKISHEN: b. g., 12, Irish Sport Horse by Cavalier Royale, owned by the Minister for Defence.
1st—2008 Tattersalls (Ireland) CIC***-W; 10th—2008 Burnham Market (England) CIC***-W; 13th—2007 Barbury Castle (England) CIC***; 15th—2006 FEI World Cup Final (Sweden).
BALLADEER ALFRED: gr. g., 12, Irish Sport Horse by Edmund Burke—Teadies Girl, Bassompierre, owned by the Minister for Defence and Maurice Cassidy.
CAPT. GEOFF CURRAN: age 28, Waterford.
31st—2008 Ede (the Netherlands) CIC***; 8th—2007 Strzegom (Poland) CCI***.
LORGAINE: ch. g., 13, Irish Sport Horse by Ballinvella, owned by the Griffin Hotel Group and rider.
NIALL GRIFFIN: age 31, Wexford.
13th—2008 Fontainebleau (France) CIC***-W; 4th—2007 Pau (France) CCI****; 31st—2006 Barbury Castle (England) CIC***; competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
WATERSHIP DOWN: b. g., 11, Irish Sport Horse by Andretti—Blonde, Santa’s Sleigh, owned by Pip and Laurie March and rider.
LOUISE LYONS: age 32, Suffolk.
10th—2008 Chatsworth (England) CIC***-W; 20th—2007 European Championships (Italy); 12th —2007 Gatcombe (England) CIC***.
HOBBY DU MÉE: ch. g., 13, Anglo-Arabian by Fayriland II—Patience, Flox, owned by Edwin and Sue Davies.
AUSTIN O’CONNOR: age 33, Worcestershire, England.
27th—2007 European Championships (Italy); 6th—2007 Gatcombe (England) CIC***; 11th—2007 Burnham Market (England) CIC***-W.
FERNHILL CLOVER MIST: b. g., 12, Irish Sport Horse by Kiltealy Spring—Clover Mist, Clover Hill, owned by Tom and Carol Henry and Sheila Foley.
PATRICIA RYAN: age 34, Bandon, County Cork.
5th—2008 Tattersalls (Ireland) CIC***-W; 10th—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CIC***; 8th—2007 Blair Castle (England) CCI***.
Italy
AVA: b. m., 16, Australian Warmblood by Aachen—Chantilly Pizzar, Chantilly Lad, owned by Giovanna Mazzocchi Bordone.
SUSANNA BORDONE: age 26, Milano.
1st—2008 Vairano (Italy) CIC***; 3rd—2007 Ede (the Netherlands) CIC***; 16th—2006 Burghley (England) CCI****.
CAPPA HILL: ch. g., 15, British Sport Horse by Robertstown Boy—Cappa Queen.
STEFANO BRECCIAROLI: age 33, Campagnano, Rome.
20th—2007 Luhmühlen (Germany) CCI****; competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
KOPERVIK CORUBERT: ch. g., 10, Selle Français by Sarastro—Energie Corubert, Jabad.
JUAN CARLOS GARCIA: age 40, Busto Garolfo, Milano.
6th—2008 Vairano (Italy) CIC***; 1st—2007 Humpolec (Czech Republic) CCI**; 1st—2007 Cameri (Italy) CCI**.
SOUTHERN KING V: b. g., 13, Belgian Warmblood by Bayard d’Elle—Southern Queen, South Gale, owned by the Italian Equestrian Sports Federation.
FABIO MAGNI: age 41, Pratoni del Vivaro, Rome.
1st—2007 Ravenna (Italy) CIC***; 3rd—2007 Pratoni del Vivaro (Italy) CCI***; 3rd—2006 Ede (the Netherlands) CIC***.
ROCK MODEL: dk. b. g., 13, Thoroughbred by Rock King—Little Model.
VITTORIA PANIZZON: age 24, Hampshire, England.
4th—2008 Belton (England) CIC***; 8th—2008 Bramham (England) CCI***; 10th—2007 Aachen (Germany) CICO***.
DELLA MALASPINA IRHAM DE VAIGES: b. g., 12, Selle Français by King’s Road—Exxtase, Kayack, owned by Malaspina, Inc.
ROBERTO ROTATORI: age 40.
15th—2008 Marbach (Germany) CIC***; 22nd—2007 Aachen (Germany) CICO***.
JOLI ROGER III: gr. g., 15, Unknown by Joli Wasfi—Major Symphony, Trombone, owned by Rocco Zaza.
FRANCESCO ZAZA: age 24.
8th—2008 Vairano (Italy) CIC***; 16th—2008 Saumur (France) CCI***; 2nd—2006 Rome (Italy) CIC**.
New Zealand
GANDALF: gr. g., 10, New Zealand Sport Horse by Pintado Desperado—Princess Of Power, Galaxy Bound, owned by rider.
MARK TODD: age 52, Rangiora, Canterbury.
6th—2008 Saumur CCI*** (France); 1st—2008 Puhinui (New Zealand) CIC***; 1st—2007 Richfields (New Zealand) CIC***.
LENAMORE: gr. g., 15, Irish Sport Horse by Sea Crest—Karinella, Valiyar, owned by Lexi and Jane MacKinnon and rider.
CAROLINE POWELL: age 35, Kelso, England.
4th—2008 Badminton (England) CCI****; 2nd—2007 Gatcombe (England) CIC***; 26th—2006 World Champion-ships (Germany); 5th—2005 Burghley (England) CCI****.
SNIP: gr. g., 16, Irish Sport Horse by Silent Hunter—Ciranoush, owned by Mamku Stud, Deborah Meyer and rider.
JOE MEYER: age 37, Surrey, England.
7th—2007 Badminton (England) CCI****; 2nd—2007 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CIC***; 51st—2006 World Championships (Germany).
LORD KILLINGHURST: dk. br. g., 17, Irish Sport Horse by Sulaafah—Killinghurst Girl VII, Maple Duellist, owned by Nickola and Robin Salmon.
ANDREW NICHOLSON: age 47, Herefordshire, England.
2nd—2008 Tattersalls (Ireland) CIC-W***; 4th—2007 Burghley (England) CCI****; 5th—2007 Badminton (England) CCI****; 3rd—2005 Burghley (England) CCI****.
SUGOI: br. g., 12, Thoroughbred by Coral Reef—Smart Lady, Codeene, owned by rider.
HEELAN TOMPKINS: age 30, Taranaki.
1st—2008 Kihikihi (New Zealand) CIC-W***; 2nd—2007 Richfields (New Zealand) CCI***; 3rd—2007 Takapau (New Zealand) CIC***.
Sweden
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WHO’S BLITZ: b. g., 14, Irish Sport Horse by Silver Wonder—Winetown Dozer, Bulldozer, owned by Sally and Carl Hanson and rider.
17th—2007 Badminton (England) CCI****; 19th—2006 Bad-minton (England) CCI****; 13th—2006 Burnham Market (England) CIC***-W; 14th—2006 World Equestrian Games (Germany).
TUBBER REBEL: gr. g., 8, Irish Sport Horse by Rich Rebel—Killea Lady, owned by Sally and Carl Hanson and rider.
12th—2008 Saumur (France) CCI***; 24th—2008 Belton (England) CIC***; 23rd—2006 World Championships for Young Event Horses (France).
DAG ALBERT: age 48, Lichfield, England.
STAND BY ME: b. g., 18, Swedish Warmblood by Stanford—Princess Fair, Prince Fair, owned by rider.
LINDA ALGOTSSON: age 36, Kalmar.
4th—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CIC***; 2nd—2007 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 1st—2007 Bialy Bor (Poland) CIC***; competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
ROBIN DES BOIS: b. g., 19, Swedish Warmblood by Robin I Z—Princess Fair, Prince Fair, owned by rider.
SARA ALGOTSSON: age 33, Läckeby.
3rd—2008 Strzegom (Poland) CIC***-W; 4th—2008 Bialy Bor (Poland) CCI***; 14th—2007 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
BALLY’S GERONIMO: bl. g., 15, Swedish Warmblood by Strong Statement—Bally Mèe, Irco Marco, owned by Marie Carlerbäck.
VIKTORIA CARLERBÄCK: age 35, Dwajofors.
17th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 8th—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CIC***; 1st—2008 Malmö (Sweden) CIC***-W; 12th—2006 Badminton (England) CCI****.
KEYMASTER: b. g., 15, Thoroughbred by Eighty Eight Keys—Maria Luiza, Stradavinskij, owned by Fillinge Förvaltnings AB.
MAGNUS GALLERDAL: age 29, Linkoping.
6th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 16th—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CIC***; 16th—2008 Marbach (Germany) CIC***; 10th—2006 Luhmühlen (Germany) CCI****; 8th—2006 World Equestrian Games (Germany); competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
MR. DALBY: dk. b. g., 15, Swedish Warmblood by Dalby Jaguar—Vitamin, Tammer Fors, owned by Colin and Janet Sandford and rider.
ANNA HILTON: age 45, Surrey, Great Britain.
20th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 6th—2008 Malmö (Sweden) CIC***-W; 2nd—2006 Martinvast (France) CIC***-W; 1st—2006 Strzegom (Poland) CCI***; 6th—2006 FEI World Cup Final (Sweden).
MISTER POOH: b. g., 8, Swedish Warmblood by Majim G 968—Trollop, Tammer Fors, owned by Stall Pooh.
NIKLAS LINDBÄCK: age 34, England.
7th—2008 Malmö (Sweden) CIC***-W; 9th—2008 Strzegom (Poland) CCI***; 1st—2006 World Championships for Young Event Horses (France).
MAJOR TOM: dk. b. g., 15, Swedish Warmblood by Beach Boy—Angara.
JOHAN LUNDIN: age 44, Sennan.
17th—2008 Marbach (Germany) CIC***; 34th—2006 Badminton (England) CCI****; 8th—2006 FEI World Cup Final (Sweden).
PANDORA EMM: b. m., 14, Thoroughbred by Lane Court—Porto Levante, Take A Reef owned by Stall Emm.
KATRIN NORLING
9th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 12th—2008 Malmö (Sweden) CIC***-W; 11th–2008 Marbach (Germany) CIC***; 16th—2007 Luhmühlen (Germany) CCI****; 21st–2006 FEI World Cup Final (Sweden).
Argentina
JOS AQUILES: dk. b. g., 9
24th—2008 The Fork (N.C.) CIC***.
JOS ALADAR: b. g., 10
16th—2008 The Fork (N.C.) CIC***-W; 16th—2008 Red Hills (Fla.) CIC***-W; 1st—2006 Campo de Mayo (Argentina) CIC***.
JOSE LUIS ORTELLI: age 24, Buenos Aires.
Austria
MISS FERRARI: dk. b. m., 13, Irish-bred by Katies Pride—Delta, owned by Gerhard Ambros.
10th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 18th—2007 Badminton (England) CCI****; 2nd—2007 Ravenna (Italy) CIC***; competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
QUICK 2: ch. g., 15, Belgian Warmblood by First Mate—Hellas.
20th—2008 Fontainebleau (France) CIC***-W; 4th—2007 Kreuth (Germany) CCI***; 1st—2007 Pardubice (Czech Republic) CICO***.
HARALD AMBROS: age 28, Allerheiligen.
Belgium
GAZELLE DE LA BRASSERIE: b. m., 14, Swiss Warmblood by Karacondo—Oree de la Brasserie, Arlequin, owned by Michel and Jacques Pellaux.
11th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 2nd—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CCI***; 5th—2007 Rolex Kentucky CCI****; 9th—2007 Fontainebleau (France) CIC***-W; 13th—2006 World Equestrian Games (Germany).
ROSE’S MERLIN: dk. b., g., 12, Thoroughbred by Laurelin.
7th—2008 Marbach (Germany) CIC***; 4th—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CCI***; 11th—2007 Luhmühlen (Germany) CCI****.
KARIN DONCKERS: age 37, Hoogstraten, Antwerp.
BOLD ACTION: b. g., 16, by Cricket Ball—Action de Grace, owned by Joris Onno van Springel Holtrust.
JORIS VAN SPRINGEL: age 45, Retie, Antwerp.
28th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 8th—2008 Bialy Bor (Poland) CCI***; 8th—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CCI***; 9th—2007 European Championships (Italy);
competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
Belarus
ENERGIYA: b., 13, Budonny by NN—Evglena, Egoist, owned by Republica Olympic Equestrian Centre.
VIACHASLAU POITA: age 25.
9th—2007 Moscow (Russia) CCI***; 1st—2007 Minsk (Belarus) CIC***-W; 1st—2006 Minsk (Belarus) CCI***.
PASSAT: dk. b. g., 11, Russian Trakehner by Punsh—Sistema, Seans, owned by the Republic Riding Centre.
ALENA TSELIAPUSHKINA: age 39.
5th—2007 Moscow (Russia) CCI***; 2nd—2007 Minsk (Belarus) CIC***-W.
China
CHICO: dk. b. s., 12, Württemberg by Carolus I—Veritas, Venator, owned by Jiang Fengcan.
JEANS: ch. g., 11, Selle Français by Voltaire—Beauté de Villier, Paladin des Ifs, owned by Jiang Fengcan.
MAGENTA: gr. m., 9, Irish Sport Horse by Supreme Edge—Amber Dawn, owned by Jiang Fengcan.
ALEX HUA TIAN: age 18, West Sussex, England.
Chile
LAGO RUPANCO
SERGIO ITURRIAGA DELGADO: age 34, San Bernardo.
LITERAL
RICARDO STANGHER: age 39.
Czech Republic
KARLA: b. m., 11, Slovakian Warmblood by Narcos II—Karenina, Arcaro.
JAROSLAV HATLA: age 35, Velké Popovice.
6th—2008 Bialy Bor (Poland) CCI***; 15th—2008 Fontainebleau (France) CIC***-W; 2nd—2006 Jaroszowka (Poland) CIC***.
Denmark
SILVER RAY: gr. g., 14, owned by Jørgen and Johanna Flarup.
PETER FLARUP: age 32.
22nd—2008 Luhmühlen (Germany) CIC***; 3rd—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CCI***; 14th —2007 European Championships (Italy); 3rd—2007 Luhmühlen (Germany) CCI****.
Jamaica
BEFORE I DO IT: ch. m., 12, Swedish-bred, owned by rider.
SAMANTHA ALBERT: age 37, Hilmarton, England.
24th—2008 Chatsworth (England) CIC***; 30th—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CCI***; 16th—2007 Pan Am Games (Brazil); 33rd—2006 Barbury Castle (England) CIC***.
Japan
KHANJER BLACK: b. g., 10, Anglo-Arabian by Khanjer Joli—Black Pearl, Donald Duck, owned by Nittoh Kogaku and rider.
8th—2008 Burnham Market (England) CIC***; 3rd—2007 Cameri (Italy) CIC***; 1st—2006 Asian Games (Qatar).
GORGEOUS GEORGE: gr. g., 12, Australian Thoroughbred, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Nakakura.
8th—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***-W; 11th—2008 Tyrella (Ireland) CIC***; 13th—2008 Burnham Market (England) CIC***; 4th—2007 Pardubice (Czech Republic) CICO***.
YOSHIAKI OIWA: age 32, Gloucestershire, England.
The Netherlands
SUNDANCER 6: b. g., 14, Holsteiner by Sunset Boulevard—Elena VI, Leandro.
12th—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CCI***; 16th—2007 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 10th—2007 Marbach (Germany) CCI***.
LOST FOR WORDS: b. g., 12, New Zealand Thoroughbred by Onbekend.
3rd—2008 Vairano (Italy) CIC***; 24th—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CCI***.
MARENGO: ch. g., 13, Polish-bred by Cison—Marusza, Dularus.
14th—2007 Deauville (France) CIC***; 11th—2007 Strzegom (Poland) CIC***-W.
MADELEINE BRUGMAN: age 28, Ambt Delden.
BLOM’S ONCARLOS: b. g., 12, Dutch Warmblood by Faram—Dolca, owned by rider.
TIM LIPS: age 22, Made.
2nd—2008 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 8th—2008 Marbach (Germany) CIC***; 7th—2008 Vairano (Italy) CIC***; 6th—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CCI***.
Poland
WAG: b. g., 11, Polish-bred by Omen—Wezera, Firstgraaf, owned by Magdalena Donimirska.
ARTUR SPOLOWICZ: age 44, Moszna.
3rd—2006 Jaroszowka (Poland) CIC**; 17th—2005 FEI World Cup Final (Sweden); 2nd—2004 Bialy Bor (Poland) CIC***.
WERIUSZ: dk. b. g., 14, Polish-bred by Chyszów—Feiertraum mare, owned by Leslaw Spisak.
PAWEL SPISAK: age 26, Koszalin.
3rd—2008 Malmö (Sweden) CIC***-W; 2nd—2007 Pardubice (Czech Republic) CICO***; 13th—2007 European Championships (Italy); competed—2004 Athens Olympic Games.
Switzerland
GAMOUR CH: dk. b. g., 13, Swiss Warmblood by Gervantus II—Lorelie, Liras, owned by rider.
TIZIANA REALINI: age 24, Zollbrück.
1st—2008 Bialy Bor (Poland) CCI***; 1st—2008 Barroca d’Alva (Portugal) CCI***; 21st—2007 Aachen (Germany) CICO***; 17th—2007 European Championships (Italy).
