Tim and Jonelle Price spearhead the New Zealand Nations Cup team at Military Boekelo – Enschede in The Netherlands this week.
The Paris Olympians are joined by Hollie Swain and Tyla Mason at the popular event. Tim will ride the late Georgie Campbell’s Global Quest, with Jonelle in on her 4*-L debutant Full Monty de Lacense, Tyla is aboard her New Zealand warmblood Joopiter and Hollie rides Ballycoskerry Regal Diamond who was top six on their 4*-L debut in Ireland earlier this year. Bundy Philpott will compete as an individual aboard the New Zealand bred Henton First Lady and is also the team reserve.
The Nations Cup event sees the Kiwis up against riders from Germany, Ireland, the United States, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland and hosts The Netherlands.
ESNZ high performance general manager Jock Paget says the popular event is a great team opportunity to round out the Nations Cup circuit. “It’s excellent for Tayla and Hollie to ride in a team with Tim and Jonelle,” says Jock. “Boekelo always attracts a quality field and has a real international feel to it. It is a good event for our developing team.”
There’s a 47,700 Euro prize purse – including 10,210 Euro for the team competition – on the line in the CCIO4*-NC-L.
Dressage runs over Thursday and Friday, with cross country on Saturday and showjumping on Sunday. The cross country has been designed by Adrian Ditcham (GBR) under guidance from Giuseppe Della Chiesa (ITA). Kris Van Gelder (NED) has been tasked with the showjumping course.
Kiwi Stuart Bishell is a judge on the ground jury.
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THE HORSE DETAILS:
Horse |
Breeding |
Owners |
Ballycoskerry Regal Diamond |
by Gentle Diamond out of Rolling Star who is by High Roller |
The Hendrix Syndicate |
Full Monty de Lacense |
by Quickly De Kreisker out of Lola De La Cense who is by Vesontio Du Mesnil |
Jackie Oliver, Kate Holmes and Jo Pidduck |
Joopiter |
by Euro Spor Centavos out of Just Joop who is by Back Chat |
Sonya Mason, Therese Miller, Katherine Corich and Tayla Mason |
Global Quest |
by Metropole out of Broadford Star who is by Big Sink Hope |
Diana and Lance Morrish |
Henton First Lady |
by For Edition out of Henton Ambience who is by Anamour |
Bryan and Bundy Philpott |
By Diana Dobson – HP Media Liaison
Photos by Libby Law/ESNZ