Australian Eventing Team Nominated Entries for FEI World Championships, Pratoni

Equestrian Australia is pleased to confirm the 15 Eventing combinations nominated to represent Australia at the FEI World Championships to be held in Pratoni, Italy from 15 – 25^th September.

The 15 nominated combinations showcase the breadth of Australia's Eventing talent, including both seasoned Olympic combinations as well as a number of developing combinations.

The combinations, in alphabetical order are:

• Sammi Birch and Finduss PFB, owned by Parkfield Breeding and Sharon Bishop 
• Lauren Browne and Sky’s da Limit, owned by the rider
• Clayton Fredericks and FE Coldplay, owned by Diana Crawford, Hugh Wrigley and the rider
• Lissa Green and Billy Bandit, owned by Katherine Coleman and The Bandit Syndicate
• Andrew Hoy and Vassily de Lassos, owned by Paula and David Evans
• Bill Levett and Sligo Candy Cane, owned by Elisabeth Murdoch
• Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture, owned by the rider
• Sam Lyle and BF Valour, owned by Charlotte Mavris
• Kevin McNab and Scuderia 1918 Don Quidam, owned by Scuderia 1918 and Emma McNab
• Kevin McNab and Willunga, owned by Samia Murgian and Emma McNab
• Jessica Rae and Fifth Avenue, owned by the rider
• Shane Rose and Easy Turn, owned by Angela Shacklady and Niki Rose 
• Shane Rose and Virgil, owned by Niki Rose and Michelle Hasibar 
• Hazel Shannon and Willingapark Clifford, owned by Terry Snow
• Gemma Tinney and Diabolo, owned by Tim Game and Karen Tinney 

Will Enzinger, EA High Performance Pathways Manager, said that the inclusion of up and coming combinations is an encouraging indication of the depth of the Australian talent pool.

“It is very exciting to see riders from the Generation NEXT Squad named on the nominated entry list for the FEI World Championships. Not all of these athletes will have the opportunity to compete at the World Championships next month, as only eight combinations will make the final cut, but by being nominated and capturing the attention of selectors it shows that they have taken a huge step in the right direction. We are really proud of the High Performance Program and feel that we are starting to see the results pay dividends.”

Congratulations to all combinations and owners named on the nomination list.

The final team selection will be announced on 17^th August, 2022.