British Eventing 2021 Youth Development squad 2021

Heidi Coy and Russal Z, members of the Young Rider squad, finished ninth in the CCI4*-S 8/9 YO class at Burnham Market International 2020

 

British Eventing has announced the combinations that will be joining the 2021 British Eventing Youth Performance Development Squad.

The Youth Development squad is open to Junior riders, in the years of their 14th to 18th birthday, and Young Riders, in the years of their 16th to 21st birthday, who have achieved the MER qualification for the 2021 Junior and Young Rider European Championships as an athlete/horse combination between 1 January 2020 and 29 June 2021.

As the Youth Performance Programme works towards the 2021 Youth European Championships in Segersjö, Sweden, 26-29 August 2021, Development Squad combinations will be invited to attend training with the Youth Performance Coaches, along with receiving support from the wider Youth Performance team who will work closely with rider’s own home team, including coaches, vet, farrier and physiotherapist.

Through their sponsorship NAF are supporting the next generation of British team riders via the Junior Programme, which helps recognise combinations for the NAF Junior team heading for the European Championships, and those aiming for the NAF National Junior Championships at the South of England.

Inclusion in the Development Squad is entirely performance related, and the invitation to join will be extended to other eligible combinations as the 2021 season progresses.

NAF Juniors (in alphabetical order)

Daisy Bathe and Mexican Wave

Sophie Byford and Handsome

Xanthe De Wesselow and CDS Rock Away Beach

Ellie Fredericks and Lachain Crux

Izzy Hall and Greenvale Altered Image

Lucy Hattersley and Bennys Quality Star

Henry Hobby and Hazzle Dazzle

Tara Murphy with Monbeg Maximus and Rincoola Rolo

Lucy Richards and Wicklow Into Orbit

Jaymee Savill and Grange Ash Sparrow

Florence White and Hakuna Matata VDZ

 

Young Riders (in alphabetical order)

Sadie Abel and Ericantos VDB

Georgia Bartlett and Spano De Nazca

Tom Bird with Rebel Rhyme and Cowling Hot Gossip

Barnie Brotherton and Cash Casino

Alice Casburn and Topspin II

Heidi Coy with Russal Z, Carrigsean Tigerseye and Royal Fury

Molly Faulkner and Call Me Cooley

Oliver Jackson and Viktor Krum

Saffie Osborne and Lakantus

Daisy Proctor and CDS Lu Ca

Jess Rimmer and Diamond Bobby