Emily King and Valmy Biats. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
British Eventing is pleased to announce the squad that have been selected to represent Great Britain at CHIO Aachen, Germany between July 5 – 6 are as follows:
- Kirsty Chabert from Salisbury, Wiltshire, with 15-year-old mare Classic VI, owned by Carol Somers, John Johnston and Kate Ward.
- Laura Collett from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with 15-year-old gelding Dacapo, owned by Gillian Morris-Adams, Diana Chappell, Carolyn Taylor and Mr & Mrs M Smedley.
- David Doel from Chippenham, Wiltshire, with nine-year-old gelding Kenzo Power B, owned by Gillian Jonas.
- Emily King from Holywell, Clwyd, with 15-year-old gelding Valmy Biats, owned by rider, Philippe Brivois and The Valmy Biats Syndicate.
- Izzy Taylor from Bicester, Oxfordshire, with nine-year-old gelding SBH Big Wall, owned by Jane Timmis.
The team of four and one individual will be declared after the veterinary check and the squad will be accompanied by Chef d’Equipe Philip Surl
The British Eventing teams are supported by the British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Programme, funded by UK Sport through the National Lottery. The Programme focuses on identifying talent, developing potential and maximising medal-winning performances on the world stage.
