Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) has announced the eventing riders and horses on its High Performance Programme as at December 2023.
The programme includes the High Performance squad and the High Performance Futures squad, which operate across both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, supporting the combinations tracking towards the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Husband and wife team Tim and Jonelle are currently the only two riders on the High Performance Squad with their CCI5* winning horses Grappa Nera, Falco and Coup De Coeur Dudevin.
Tim also has three horses and Jonelle two horses listed on the 18-strong Futures squad. Their bronze winning teammates at the 2022 World Championships, Clarke Johnstone and Monica Spencer, also have horses listed on the Potential squad.
ESNZ Eventing High Performance Squad
Jonelle Price and Grappa Nera (KWPN By Karandasj out of Cetonette by Babalouba) owned by The Grape Syndicate and Jonelle Price
Tim Price and Falco (Hann by Cardenio 2 out of Witta by Weinberg) owned by Sue Benson and Tim Price
Tim Price and Coupe De Coeur Dudevin (SF by Top Gun Semilly out of Tiebreak Combehory by Leprince Des Bois) owned by Jean-Luis Stauffer
ESNZ Eventing High Performance Futures Squad
Amanda Pottinger and Good Timing (TB by Nom Du Jeu out of Baloushe by Black Minnaloushe) owned by The Volunteer Syndicate
Caroline Powell and Greenacres Special Cavalier (ISH by Cavalier Royale out of Greenacres Touch by Touchdown) owned by Chris Mann
Clarke Johnstone and Aces High (TB by Another Warrior out of My Fairytale by King Ivor) owned by Rob & Jean Johnstone and Clarke Johnstone
Clarke Johnstone and Leopards Action (OLDBERG by last Action Hero out of Sharade by Sandro Song) owned by Rob & Jean Johnstone and Clarke Johnstone
Clarke Johnstone and Menlo Park (SHGB by Berlin out of Faerie Queen by Rock King) owned by Rob & Jean Johnstone and Clarke Johnstone
Dan Jocelyn and Blackthorn Cruise (ISH by Vancouver out of Ms Cruize by Cruising) owned by Panda Christie and Dan Jocelyn
James Avery and MBF Connection (By Luidam out of Traditionally Aloof) owend by Hazel Livesey and James Avery
Jesse Campbell and Diachello (HOLST by Diarado out of Visser Cholin by Chello I) owned by Kent Gardner and Jesse Campbell
Jesse Campbell and Gambesie (KWPN by Zambesi TN out of Verrona by Harcos) owned by Sarah Moffat
Jonelle Price and Hiarado (KWPN by Diarado out of Ekstein) owned by David & Karie Thomson
Jonelle Price and McClaren (HOLST by Clarimo out of Toni I by Landjungle) owned by David & Karie Thomson
Maddy Crowe and Waitangi Pinterest (TB x by Cassiano out of Amberlou by Aberlou) owned by Crowe Family
Matthew Grayling and Trudeau (NZWB by Magistad out of Clarity by Valiant) owned by Winky Foley
Monica Spencer and Artist (TB by Guillotine out of Maxamore by Volksroad) owned by Monica Oakley
Samantha Lissington and Ricker Ridge Sooty GNZ (HOLST/TB by Caretino out of Quantum Flash by Tristaking) owned by Pip McCarroll and Samantha Lissington
Tim Price and Happy Boy (KWPN by Indoctro out of W Amelusina 17 by Odermus) owned by Susan Lamb and Therese Miller
Tim Price and Jarillo (KWPN by Dantos out of Fiorilla) owned by Lucy Allison, Frances Stead, James & Rachel Good
Tim Price and Vitali (HOLST by Contender out of Noble Lady I by Heraldik XX) owned by Alexander & Joe Giannamore and Tim Price