The squad which will represent Great Britain in the fourth of the Top Level Nations Cup competitions in Rotterdam (20-24 June 2012) has been announced. The riders selected are:
Scott Brash from Peebleshire with Hello Sanctos a 10-year-old bay gelding owned by Lady Pauline Kirkham and Lady Pauline Harris.
Peter Charles from Alton, Hampshire with Murka’s Vindicat W, a 10-year-old bay gelding owned by Olga White, Tara Charles & Team Murka Ltd.
Tina Fletcher from Faringdon, Oxon with Lady Pauline Harris’ with the 13-year-old gelding Hello Sailor owned by Lady Pauline Harris
Tim Stockdale from Northamptonshire with Fresh Direct Kalico Bay an 11-year-old bay gelding owned by Colin Garratt.
John Whitaker from Huddersfield with his wife Clare’s 11-year-old chestnut stallion Maximillian IV.
The Top Level Nations Cup in Rotterdam takes place between the 20- 24 June and will be the fourth of the competitions which consists of a series of eight 5* Nations Cup competitions in which official teams representing qualified nations compete against each other in their teams of four. The eight events take place across two rounds at eight of the most prestigious venues competing for a minimum of €200,000 at each.
The Nations Cup will take place on the Friday with a Grand Prix taking place on the final day (Sunday).
The British Showjumping Teams are supported by Exchequer and National Lottery funding via UK sport