Seumas Marwood and Wild Oats were the only combination in the CIC3* at Albury to finish on their dressage score
Megan Jones and Tim Boland forced out of Australian Trans-Tasman squad
Victoria’s Seumas Marwood and Western Australia’s Jessica Manson will replace Megan Jones and Tim Boland in Australia’s Trans-Tasman Eventing squad after both riders were forced to withdraw.
"I am very disappointed to announce that Billy Elliot will not be able to be part of the Australian team to take on the Kiwis at next week’s Trans-Tasman eventing challenge. Billy has missed some work following Albury and is not 100% and I certainly don't want to risk his long term future. Hopefully he will continue to improve and be able to run at Melbourne CCI3* in June. I wish the Australian team all the best in what will be a great event," Tim said.
Jones also expressed her disappointment at being unable to take-up a position in the squad.
"I love a team competition and one on home soil is always exciting. I wish the team the best of luck and I'm sure they will not disappoint," Megan said.
The Australian team will enter a staging camp on Monday 23 April and selectors will announce the four (4) starting combinations and two (2) reserve combinations on Tuesday 24 April.
Marwood will join the squad with his 12 year old mare Wild Oats, while Manson has been named on the 12 year old gelding Legal Star.
Australia currently holds the Trans-Tasman trophy and will be looking to keep its undefeated home record intact when the event gets underway.
The Sydney International Horse Trials runs from 26-28 April.
