Laura Kraut was one of the nine American combinations set to compete in Basel this week at the Longines FEI World Cup. Kraut has announced that she has withdrawn because her Olympic horse Baloutinue (Balou du Rouet x Landor S) sustained a minor injury. "We decided not to let Baloutinue compete in the World Cup due to a minor injury. Our team feels it is too soon to have him compete at this level this week. It is for his own good to give him some rest, especially with the European season approaching!" says Laura Kraut.