Milan, Italy, is the host city for the European Championships where Sweden and Great Britain, among others, will compete for another title. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, they will compete for the top spot and to build a new routine for Paris 2024.
After Sweden's Olympic gold and World Cup gold, it is now the year of the European Championships. Five Swedish duos have been selected for the European Championships:
Henrik von Eckermann - Iliana
Rolf-Göran Bengtsson - Zuccero
Jens Fredricson - Markan Cosmopolit
Petronella Andersson - Castres van de Begijnakker Z
Wilma Hellström - Cicci BJN
"It's a very strong team that has the potential to go far," says national coach Henrik Ankarcrona.
British selections
The British team has confirmed the 10 combinations of horses and riders. For them, the following riders and horses will travel to Italy:
Harry Charles - Aralyn Blue and Stall Zet's Casquo Blue
Tim Gredley - Medoc de Toxandria
Samuel Hutton - Oak Grove's Laith
Ben Maher - Dallas Vegas Batilly and Faltic HB and Ginger-Blue
Jessica Mendoza - Play
Donald Whitaker - Di Caprio
Joe Whitaker - Hulahupe JR
Source: Mynewsdesk / British Equestrian