The first flight of the European World Equestrian Games horses arrived at the Cincinnati airport this morning. The WEGs will be largest horse airlift in history, which will unfold over the next few days as horses travel to Kentucky. Europe is sending 450 horses over for the Games and of they will be flying out of Liege, Belgium.
Speaking of Belgium, Eventing Nation’s Belgian team insider has sent us news that Belgium has announced their squad for the WEGs.
Chef d’équipe : Mathieu Beerts
Lara De Liedekerke/Nooney Blue
Karin Donckers/Gazelle de la Brasserie
Sarah Van Hasselt/Artic Fox Too
Constantin Van Rijckevorsel/Our vintage
Word is that Karin Donckers broke her arm last week, so we will have to see how that influenced her WEG status. Also, I’m really disappointed that Carl Bouckaert will not be representing Belgium at the WEGs. Due to the high costs, Belgium will not be sending vaulting or driving teams despite the fact that the country has a rich heritage in both sports.
Go eventing.
