Rebecca Braitling and Caravaggio at CHIO Aachen. Image by Boots and Hooves Photography.
Australian eventers line up at Haras de Jardy
By Equestrian Life
An Australian eventing team is preparing to compete in the CCIO4*S Nations Cup at Haras de Jardy in France from 13-16 July, with three combinations selected to take part.
Rebecca Braitling and 12-year-old British Sport Horse gelding Caravaggio (Courtesan x Handstreich), owned by Arnell Sporthorses and Lauren Burnell, will back up from their recent team appearance at CHIO Aachen.
Olympian Megan Jones and her own 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding Toulando (Toulon x Calando I), groomed by Chloe Wydra, will be looking to have their first European start since relocating from Australia.
Megan Jones. Image: Roger Fitzhardinge.
Fellow Olympian Kevin McNab will ride seasoned campaigner Willunga (Olympic Lux x Coevers Diamond Boy), a 16-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding owned by Samia Murgian in conjunction with Kevin’s wife, Emma McNab. Willunga will be groomed by Lucy Hartley.
Kevin McNab and Willunga. Image: EQ Life.
The event begins tomorrow with the first half of the dressage draw, followed by the second half of the draw on Friday, cross country Saturday and show jumping Sunday. Equestrian Life wishes the Aussie team the best of luck!
Draws and results once available can be found here.
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