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The Canadian Olympic Committee and Equestrian Canada have officially named the Canadian Eventing Team for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The following athlete-and-horse combinations will compose the Team (in alphabetical order):
Rebecca Howard (Marlborough, UK) and Blithe Hill Farm’s Riddle Master
Colleen Loach (Dunham, QC) and Peter Barry’s Quorry Blue d’Argouges
Selena O’Hanlon (Kingston, ON) and John and Judy Rumble’s Foxwood High
Jessica Phoenix (Cannington, ON) and Donald Leschied’s A Little Romance
The following combination has been named as the traveling reserve:
Kathryn Robinson (Kettering, UK) and her own Let It Bee
The Canadian Eventing Team earned its Olympic berth after finishing sixth at the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France. The Canadian Show Jumping Team as well as the names of the two individuals who will be representing Canada in dressage have also been announced and can be viewed at the link below.
