British Short Listed Riders for 2019 European Youth Riders Championships

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 11:10
Great Britain
Rebecca Bell and Nibeley Union Hit at the 2019 CDIO Compiègne :: Photo © Astrid Appels

The British Dressage Junior and Young Rider selectors Judy Harvey, Leanne Wall and Nikki Herbert have released a short list of combinations for a place on the British team at the upcoming Junior and Young Rider European Championships in San Giovanni, Italy, 24 – 28 July 2019.

So far only three riders per age division have been short listed, which is a minimum to compose a team.

Juniors

Clare Hole (17) - Winnetou G.E.P. (black, gelding, 16yrs, 17hh, Gribaldi x Donnerhall).
Jessica McConkey (17)- Lady Gaga (dark bay, mare, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Quarterback x Solos Landwind).
Charlotte McDowall (17) -  Alivia (black, mare, 14yrs, 16hh, Olivi x Roemer).

Young Riders

Rebecca Bell (19) - Nibeley Union Hit (dark bay, mare, 12yrs, 16.1hh, Nibley Union Jack x Sandro Hit).
Alex Hellings (19) -  Uvender V (bay, gelding, 18yrs, 16hh, Krack C x Juventus).
Rebecca Swain (19)- Bon Jovi (chestnut, gelding, 13yrs, 16.2hh, s. Krack C).

The horse and rider combinations listed are those from which team/individuals are likely to be selected, but others may be considered for selection if they reach the requirements set out in the Selection Policy.

The selected Juniors and Young Riders will be announced week commencing Monday 24 June.

The Pre-European Team Camp will be held on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 July which is compulsory for all selected riders/horses and reserves.

Photo © Astrid Appels

Related Link
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2019 European Youth Riders Championships