A longlist of riders who are possibly going to be representing Australia at the Rio Olympics has been released. The offical final entries must be in to FEI by 18 July.
Eventing:
UK-based
Samantha Birch (Nee McLeod) on Hunter Valley
Christopher Burton on either Santano II or Nobilis 18
Sam Griffiths on Paulank Brockagh
Andrew Hoy on Rutherglen
Bill Levett on Alexander NJ or Improvise
Paul Tapner on Prince Mayo
Australia Based
Shane Rose on either CP Qualified or Virgil
Sonja Johnson on Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison
Stuart Tinney on Pluto Mio or Carlchen
USA Based
Ryan Wood on Powell
Dressage
Mary Hanna on either Umbro or Boogie Woggie 6
Suzanne Hearn on Remmington
Kelly Layne on Udon P
Kristy Oatley on Du Soleil, Ronan 2 or Swagman 2
Lyndal Oatley on Sandro Boy 9
Brett Parbery on DP Weltmieser
Marge Tomkinson on Diamantina 4
Seven of the combinations are competing this weekend at Rotterdam. Kelly Layne’s Udon P won’t be starting there due to a minor injury but still wishes to be considered for selection.
Jumping
Chris Chugg, Cera Cassiago
Julia Hargreaves, Vedor or Blinky Bill 6
Steven Hill on Yalambi’s Bellini Star
Scott Keach on Fedor
Jamie Kermond on Yandoo Oaks Constellation
James Paterson-Robinson on Amarillo
Edwina Tops-Alexander on Lintea Tequila, Caretina or Ego van Orti
Matt Williams on Valinksi S
James Arkins on Rosthwaite Vigilante II
