The terrific trio that delivered an Olympic bronze medal final summer time have been named on the British staff for the European Dressage Championships – as a newcomer will get able to make his first full senior championship look.
At present (31 July) British Equestrian (BEF) and British Dressage (BD) confirmed the 4 combos that might be Britain’s particular entries for the European Dressage Championships, happening in Crozet, France, from 26 to 31 August.
Final summer time’s staff of Carl Hester, Becky Moody and Lottie Fry have returned following their success in Paris, the place Lottie additionally gained a person bronze – and they’re joined by Andrew Gould, who was travelling reserve at Versailles.
The staff chef d’equipe Darrell Scaife stated “what an thrilling foursome to be taking to France”.
“Carl might be using in his ninth consecutive Europeans, Lottie has been a staff common since 2019, whereas for Andrew and Becky, it’s their Euros debut. However all 4 have appreciable expertise and with Lottie and Becky that includes the world’s high 4 and a variety of private greatest performances from the group this spring, we feature nice type to the championships,” he stated.
“The horses and riders have probably the greatest help groups behind them – each at residence and through the World Class Programme and I’m wanting ahead to working with each one as we put together for Crozet and look to efficiently defend our staff title.”
British staff for the 2025 European Dressage Championships
Particular entries for the British Equestrian dressage staff, in partnership with Agria, in alphabetical order by athlete surname:
Lottie Fry with 14-year-old stallion GlamourdaleOwners: rider and Van Olst HorsesBreeder: J RodenburgBreeding: by Lord Leatherdale, out of a mare by NegroGroom: Richard Hauwaerts
Andrew Gould with 12-year-old stallion IndigroOwners: Tatiana and Max SkillmanBreeder: J DeenenBreeding: by Negro, out of a mare by JazzGroom: Natalie Campbell
Carl Hester with 15-year-old stallion FameOwners: rider, Fiona Bigwood and Mette DahlBreeder: VOFG and M GerritsenBreeding: by Bordeaux 28, out of a mare by RhodiumGroom: Lucy Scudamore
Becky Moody with 11-year-old gelding JagerbombOwners: rider and Jo CooperBreeder: riderBreeding: by Dante Weltino, out of a mare by JazzGroom: Kim Masson
Choice selections are topic to the athlete and horse sustaining health and efficiency, and this listing could also be amended at any level as much as midnight on Tuesday 19 August.
“We’re very excited to have the identical staff of athletes and horses obtainable from the Paris Olympic Video games. Andrew makes the step up from reserve and having that have to attract on will give him nice confidence in his first full senior championship staff look,” stated Judy Harvey, BD worldwide director and chief dressage selector.
“All of the horses have continued to enhance within the 12 months since Paris, and we head to Crozet excited to see what they will ship. This can be a nice group of athletes who might be absolutely supportive of each other to create an environment conducive to producing high performances. We’re set for an important week – carry it on!”
A BEF spokesperson added that the funding the British Equestrian World Class Programme receives from the Nationwide Lottery and UK Sport is “pivotal in getting ready our groups for senior championships and supporting them on the bottom”.
“British Equestrian can be extraordinarily grateful for the help we take pleasure in from our companions – Agria, Bates Saddles, Dodson & Horrell, NAF, SEIB and Toggi – and staff suppliers – Equi-Trek and Lotus Romeo. We’re indebted for the year-round help they supply to the World Class Programme and British groups, which helps us to greatest put together for senior championships,” he stated.
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Since becoming a member of H&H in 2018, Becky has coated a broad vary of equestrian information together with welfare issues, veterinary research, FEI Tribunal hearings and highway security campaigns. She has additionally interviewed high riders together with Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to call just some. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, in addition to the Royal Highland and Blair Citadel Worldwide Horse Trials nearer to residence. She was additionally a key a part of the distant reporting staff for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
