The British team for the World Eventing Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy, (14-18 September) has been announced.The team of four and one individual may not be confirmed until the declaration of starters.
Ros Canter with Lordships Graffalo
10-year-old British-bred Sport Horse gelding (Grafenstolz x Cornish Queen, by Rock King), owned by Michele Saul.
Laura Collett with London 52
13-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Landos x Vernante, by Quinar Z), owned by Keith Scott, Karen Bartlett, and the rider.
Yasmin Ingham with Banzai du Loir
11-year-old Selle Français gelding (Nouma d’Auzay x Gerboise du Cochet, by Livarot), owned by Jeanette Chin and Sue Davies. Alison Bell
Tom McEwen with Toledo de Kerser
15-year-old Selle Français gelding (Diamant de Semilly x Ariane du Prieure II, by Papillon Rouge), owned by Fred and Penny Barker, Jane Inns, and Ali McEwen.
Oliver Townend with Ballaghmor Class
15-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Courage II x Kilderry Place, breeding unknown), owned by Karyn Schuter, Angela Hislop, and Val Ryan.Breeder: Noel Hickey, Co. Limerick
Direct reserve: Swallow Springs – 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Chillout x Kilila, by Cult Hero), owned by Paul and Diana Ridgeon.
Oliver Townend with Swallow Springs
The reserve combinations are:
Sarah Bullimore with Corouet
Ros Canter with Pencos Crown Jewel
Kirsty Chabert with Classic IV
William Fox-Pitt with Little Fire
Kitty King with Vendredi Biats