The Dutch equestrian federation and team trainer Tineke Bartels announced the teams that will represent The Netherlands at the 2015 European Junior and Young Riders Championships at Bernadette Brune's Domaine Equestre des Grands Pins in Vidauban, France, on 1 - 5 July 2015.
The Dutch team selection trials concluded at the 2015 CDI Compiegne, where Bartels was present to witness the final performances of her riders before announcing the teams.
"Half of the junior team is experienced from pony sport. The young riders' team has much experience," said Bartels. "We"ll depart for Vidauban with a positive group of people who are very ambitious in the sport. I'm looking forward to it."
One week before Vidauban the team riders will gather at Dressage stable Seren in Vorden for a last training seminar where test riding will be practised. There will also be team building and a final vet check on the horses by team vet Henk van Dijk.
The selected Dutch riders are:
Junior Riders
- Marjan Hooge on Fulltime (by Fidermark)
- Laura Quint ( on Velazquez (by Krack C)
- Mercedes Verwey on Zarah (by Oscar)
- Lisanne Zoutendijk on Ringo Star (by Riccione)
The Dutch junior reserve is Esmee Donkers on Zaffier (by Painted Black)
Young Riders
- Dana van Lierop on Equestricons Walkure (by Romanov)
- Denise Nekeman on Boston STH (by Johnson)
- Jeanine Nekeman on Vlingh (by Flemmingh)
- Jeanine Nieuwenhuis on Hexagon’s Baldacci (by Havidoff)
The Dutch young rider reserve is Rosalie Bos on Equestricons Bolita (by Uptown)
Photo © Astrid Appels
Related Link
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2015 European Junior/Young Riders Championships