The German Equestrian Federation has announced the names of the long listed riders who are in the running for team selection for the inaugural 2016 European Under 25 Championships to be held at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen, Germany, on 16 - 19 June 2016.
Based on the riders' performances in the Piaff Forderpreis at the 2016 CDI Wiesbaden last weekend, the federation has created the following long list of eight riders from which a team of four will be picked for Hagen.
- Nadine Husenbeth - Florida
- Florine Kienbaum - Doktor Schiwago
- Juliette Piotrowski - Sir Diamond
- Sanneke Rothenberger - Deveraux OLD and Wolke Sieben
- Charlotte Rummenigge - Fidelio B
- Sarah Runge - Fürst Kaspar
The Piaff Forderpreis in Wiesbaden was the only German team qualifier held for the 2016 European Under 25 Championships.
Team trainer Jurgen Koschel is optimistic about Germany's medal chances in Hagen. "I can fully see that we'll be riding for the medals with our team at the European Championships," he said.
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Related Links
Scores 2016 CDI Wiesbaden
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2016 European Under 25 Championships