British Riders Continue World Cup Campaign

Nine of Britain's top riders will travel to France to compete in the World Cup Qualifier (CIC***-W) at Fontainebleau just south of Paris over 20 – 24 March. Zara Phillips and Daisy Dick, members of our 2007 Gold Medal European team, are joined by fellow World Class Performance riders Sarah Cohen, Rodney Powell, Polly Stockton, Lucy Wiegersma as well as Jo May, Polly Jackson and Tristram Owers.

Fontainebleau will be the first opportunity in 2008 for the senior selection committee to see these combinations over an international track, against a field of other, potential, Olympic combinations. Strong competition will come from Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, Belgium and Germany as well as the host nation France

Fontainebleau is also the venue for the 2009 European Championships and will give the opportunity for riders and team officials to have a look at the venue and facilities.

The full British contingent is:-

Sarah Cohen (34) from Newton Linford, Leics
The Wexford Lady, Bay, Mare, 16.1hh, 15yrs, s. Fine Blade
Owner: Preci Spark Ltd

AND Hide and Seek II, Bay, Gelding, 16.1hh, 12yrs, s. Regal Sting
Owner: Paul & Elizabeth Golby

Daisy Dick (35) from Reading, Berks
Spring Along, Bay, Gelding, 16.0hh, 15yrs, s. Unknown
Owner: Caroline Dick & Rider

Polly Jackson (29) from Kinoulton, Notts
Mega Star, Chestnut, Gelding, 16.2hh, 11yrs, s. Unknown
Owner: Jon Gladstone and Paul & Nellie Jackson

Jo May (38) from Wedmore, Somerset
Faere Vision, Bay, Gelding, 16.0hh, 14yrs, s. Ben Faerie
Owner: Rider

Zara Phillips (26) from Stroud, Glos
Toytown, Chestnut Gelding 17.0hh, 15yrs, s. Unknown
Owner: BGC Partners & Associates & Rider

AND Glenbuck, Dark Bay, Gelding, 17.0hh, 13yrs, s. Westminster
Owner: Gleadhill House Stud

AND Ardfield Magic Star, Chestnut, Gelding 16.1hh, 11yrs, s. Hallodri
Owner: The Pebbles Syndicate and BGC Partners & Associates & Rider

Tristram Owers (29) from Lower Stanton, Wilts
Brief Respite, Bay, Gelding, 16.3hh, 11yrs, s. Augermann
Owner: Fiona Harvey & Neil Watcyn-Palmer

Rodney Powell (44) from Swindon, Wilts
Langarth Darcy, Bay, Gelding, 16.2hh 12yrs, s. Langarth Triple
Owner: Brook & Sally Johnson

AND Zinzan II, Brown, Gelding, 17.1hh, 10yrs, s. Unknown
Owner: Mr & Mrs R C Boucher, David Hamilton and Nell Buckler

Polly Stockton (34) from Malpas, Cheshire
Tom Quigley, Bay, Gelding, 16.2hh, 15yrs, s. Edmund Burke
Owner: Anne Henson

AND Regulus, Bay, Gelding, 16.2hh, 12yrs, s. Rimilis
Owner: Anne Henson

Lucy Wiegersma (30) from Beaworthy, Devon
Shaabrak, Chestnut, Gelding, 16.2hh, 14yrs, s. Shaab
Owner: Mark Lean

For up to date results please see - www.cheval-iledefrance.com