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2003
European Dressage Championships
Anky van Grunsven Not Competing at 2003 European
Dressage Championships
August 5, 2003
 Although
selected as the anchor rider for the Dutch dressage
team at the 2003 European Dressage Championships, Anky
van Grunsven announced today that she won't be competing
her Gestion Salinero at Hickstead for the European Championships.
Anky's Hanoverian gelding Gestion Salinero (by Salieri)
has been lightly injured. The injury seemed to minor,
but as the horse would only be at 75% of his capabilities,
Anky did not want to take any risk. She considered it
best not to ride Salinero at the European Championships
and has, therefore, withdrawn as a participant.
Anky's place will be covered by her student and reserve
team member Edward Gal. He's bringing along Gestion
Lingh, a Dutch warmblood by Flemmingh. The Dutch team
will now include Ellen Bontje (Gestion Silvano N), Antoinette
Falandt (Jarwo), Arjen Teeuwissen (Gestion Goliath T)
and Edward Gal.
Chef d'equipe Jan Peeters commented that, "it
is a set back, but we still have medal chances. The
other team members will be even more focussed to strive
for a medal."
Image copyrighted: Dirk
Caremans
Related Links
Dutch Dressage Team for 2003
European Championships Announced
Anky
van Grunsven to Compete at 2003 Dutch Dressage Championships
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