EA confirms reserves for London 2012 Olympic Games
Equestrian Australia in the last week has confirmed the official selection by the Australian Olympic Committee of all riders for the London 2012 Games. Reserve places have now been finalised for each team.
Eventing
The Team:
Chris Burton and Holstein Park Leilani
Andrew Hoy and Rutherglen
Clayton Fredericks and Bendigo
Lucinda Fredericks and Flying Finish
Shane Rose and Taurus
Reserves:
Megan Jones and Kirby Park Allofasudden
Tim Boland and GV Billy Elliott
Sam Griffiths and Happy Times
Note: Sam Griffiths replaces Bill Levett who was forced to withdraw due to One Two Many NJ being unavailable.
Jumping
The team:
Edwina Tops-Alexander and Cevo Itot du Chateau (or Guccio)
Julia Hargreaves and Vedor
James Paterson-Robinson and Lanosso
Matt Williams and Watch Me VD Mangelaar
Reserve:
Amy Graham and Bella Baloubet
Dressage
The team:
Mary Hanna and Sancette
Kristy Oatley and Clive
Lyndal Oatley and Sandro Boy 9
Reserve:
Rozzie Ryan and GV Bullwinkle
The Dressage Selection Panel today confirmed Rozzie Ryan as the reserve rider for the London Games. The ability to positively contribute to the team is essential for an Olympic Games and in the interest of team harmony the Dressage Selectors have chosen to appoint Rozzie.
Equestrian Australia has acted in the best interest of not just the Dressage team but all 17 riders who have been selected in the equestrian team.
