Australia is one of the teams competing at this week’s FEI Eventing Nations Cup at Jardy (13th – 16th July) an event held just a stone’s throw from Versailles, giving a little taste of what is to come at Paris 2024 next year.
The Australian team will be:
Bec Braitling Eventing and Caravaggio (12YO British Sport Horse). Owner: Arnell Sporthorses, Lauren Burnell
Megan Jones Eventing Team and Toulando (11YO Holsteiner). Owner: Megan Jones
Groom: Chloe Wydra
Kevin McNab Eventing and Willunga (16YO Irish Sport Horse). Owner: Samia Murgian and Emma McNab. Groom: Lucy Hartley
Britian has named their team as;
Alex Bragg with the 13-year-old mare Quindiva (owned by The Rowe Family) and the 10-year-old gelding Ardeo Premier as direct reserve.
Aaron Millar with the 10-year-old gelding Cooley Exchange (owned by Lara Read).
Mollie Summerland with the 9-year-old gelding Flow 7 (owned by Molly, Paula Cloke and Mark Johns)
Flora Harris with her own 10-year-old gelding Class Vista
The home side will be out to impress with the French team of;
Gwendolen Fer & Romantic Love
Camille Lejeune & Dame decoeur Tardonne
Maxime Livio & Api du Libaire
Julie Simonet & Sursumcord'or
The first horse inspection for the Nations Cup takes place on Thursday 13th July with dressage on Friday, cross country on Saturday and show jumping on Sunday.
There is more than just national honour at stake, with an Individual prize pot of €30,000 and team prizemoney of €20,000
