The American short listed squad riders have left the U.S.A for their European tour. Their Euro base in Austria has changed base though from the Schindlhof in Austria to Gut Ising in Germany.
In preparation of the 2015 Pan American Games, a squad has been made based on the performances of riders this winter. The squad of short listed riders in the running for team selection and that have been sent to Europe include four Big Tour and four Small Tour combinations. They will compete in designated European CDI Observation
Events.
The riders who have travelled to Europe are Steffen Peters (Legolas, Rosamunde), Allison Brock (Rosevelt), Kathleen Raine (Breanna), Kim Herslow (Rosmarin), Olivia Lagoy-Weltz (Rassing’s Lonoir), Sabine Schut-Kery (Sanceo) and Kasey Perry (Gorklingtgaards Dublet). Laura Graves and Verdades have received a bye.
Team captain Robert Dover had selected Klaus and Evelyn Swarovski's gorgeous Schindlhof as their euro base, but this had to be changed last minute due to unforesoon circumstances.
"Klaus informed us that one of their horses has a skin infection of unknown origin," Robert Dover told Eurodressage. "Therefore, he felt it unsafe to expose our team horses to possible infection and we very much appreciate his concern for our safety. Klaus and Evelyn are the most wonderful people and friends and I am extremely thankful to them and glad America will still be sending competitors to their great CDI in June."
Petra Hoffmann, Sylvia Gugler and her parents have stepped up to the plate and kindly opened the doors of their equestrian facility and spa/resort Gut Ising to the American Pan Am squad riders. Gut Ising is located in Chieming, Germany, close to Austrian border and near Salzburg.
"We are not even there yet and I already feel the fantastic vibes from this place and the graciousness of our hosts," Dover stated.
Photo © Astrid Appels
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