Marcus Ehning, Lorenzo de Luca and McLain Ward have made their choice for Tryon

It took a while but eventually Marcus Ehning, Lorenzo de Luca and McLain Ward have finally made their choice which horse they will start at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon.

The Rolex Grand Prix-winner of Aachen, Marcus Ehning has opted for Pret A Tout (Hiram Chambertin).

Italy's show jumping rider, Lorenzo De Luca has chosen for Zoe Conter's Irenice Horta (Vigo d'Arsouilles). The pair impressed last summer at the Nations Cup competition in Aachen.

USA's best jumping rider, McLain Ward will compete on home soil in the saddle of Clinta.