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Australian
Dressage News
Australian Equestrian Federation Names 2003 Dressage
Elite, Holding and Talent Squads
March 21, 2003
 The
EFA today announced the National Elite and Talent Squads
for the remainder of 2003. The announcement follows
a review of both squads by the EFA’s National Dressage
Selectors.
Chair of Selectors, Joanne Fowler, said that 2003 would
be an important year for Australian dressage. “This
year, we will be sending Australian dressage representatives
to the Open European Championships at Hickstead and
our team result there will determine whether Australia
will be eligible to send a team to the 2004 Athens Olympics,”
Ms Fowler said.
“The National Selectors have been pleased to note some
very positive results from among the Elite Squad combinations,
which gives us confidence that we will be able to choose
a good team for Hickstead. “Nevertheless, the Selectors
want to emphasise that combinations need to demonstrate
that they are able to perform above the minimum standard
indicated by the Certificate of Capability requirement.
“Therefore, we will be looking for Grand Prix performances
of at least 64%.”
Ms Fowler said the Selectors were also encouraged by
the increased number of combinations on the National
Talent Squad.
“There are new riders on the squad and some really
promising up and coming young horses and this looks
very good for the future of dressage,” she said. A full
review of both squads will take place at the end of
the year.
National Elite Squad as of March 2003
Mary Hanna Limbo Vic
Mary Hanna Pretender * Vic
Sue Hearn Manhattan NSW
Diane Jenkyn Snowy River Blackwood Qld
Ricky MacMillan Crisp Qld
Kristy Oatley-Nist Rosemount Don Bolero * NSW/Germany
Kristy Oatley-Nist Rosemount Showtyme NSW/Germany (pictured
above)
Heath Ryan G V Stirling Stilton NSW
Elite Squad Holding List
Kristy Oatley-Nist Rosemount Wallstreet NSW/Germany
Rachael Sanna Yardley Aphrodite NSW
National Talent Squad as of March 2003
Glennis Barrey Belcam Gaucho NSW
Margo Boldt Konnica Park Don Georgio * WA
Kelly Layne Amoucher * Qld
Sara McDonald Adloo Georgia VIC
Nadine Merewether Barrabadeen Troubadour WA
Kristy Oatley-Nist Rosemount Quando Quando * NSW/Germany
Paula Price APH True Seville Qld
Vicki Robertson Northern Invader * NSW
Heath Ryan Green Oaks Legend NSW
Heath Ryan Green Oaks Dundee * NSW
Emmie Schmul Belcam Aarchon * Vic
Ann Serrao Centaur * NSW
Ann Serrao Wisdom * NSW
Lesley Anne Taylor Finagin ** SA
Emma Youngman Rasputin Vic
Image copyrighted: Mary
Phelps
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