Well done to those New Zealand-based riders who have made it to the various national squads, just announced today by ESNZ Show Jumping.
The Accelerator Development Squad is for those who are jumping clear rounds and tracking towards winning in NZ Grand Prix and FEI classes in Premiere League or Oceania shows. This squad is:
- Emily Hayward-Morgan, AP Ninja
- Mathew Dickey, Quango
- Clarke Johnstone, Quainton Labyrinth
- William Willis, Dollar Roll MS
- Tegan Fitzsimon, Double J Monarch
- Rose Alfeld, My Super Nova
- Lily Tootill, Ulysses NZPH
The Talent ID Squad is for those aged 17 to 24 years, who are capable of YR Oceania Teams (21+ under), consistently winning Young Rider at Premiere Shows and recording clear rounds in Grand Prix & Premier League classes. The squad is:
- Melody Matheson
- Briar Burnett-Grant
- Nakeysha Lammers
- Drew Carson
- Oliver Croucher
- Nicola Hammond
- Harry Feast
- Lucinda Askin
The Youth Programme Squad is for riders 18 years and under, consistently winning/proven performance in Junior Rider Classes, pony Grand Prix at Premiere Shows and winning FEI competitions. The squad is:
- Ally Carson
- Olivia Dalton
- Emma Watson
- Brayden Aarts
- Leeshelle Small
- Sophie Scott
- Georgia Percy
- Matt Irvine
- Steffi Whittaker
- Grace Manera
- Annabel Francis
- Florence Tapley
- Keean Cooper
It was also announced that the training programme for National Jumping Squads has been revamped for 2017-18 as there was feedback from those who attended training camps last year that they could be better tailored to suit the needs of squad riders. In acknowledgement of this, more funding has been applied to the camps and the programme on offer has been amplified.
The new programme includes three training camps during the season and a special fully funded clinic from world class international coach Rob Ehrens. This will be held in October in the North Island (at Equidays) and also in the South Island.
The National Jumping Selectors are Kaye Williams, Oliver Edgecombe, Jackie Jermyn and Chris Harris and they are responsible for:
- Selecting riders for Youth Programme, Talent ID and Accelerator Development squads
- Selecting Chefs d’Equipe for Trans-Tasman teams
- Selecting self-funded tours
- Selecting FEI teams for competitions in New Zealand and other national selections as required
ESNZ High Performance is responsible for the selection of Accelerator and High Performance squads and selection for Nations Cups, WEG and Olympic Games. High Performance and Accelerator squads are currently being revised and will be announced in due course.
