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Oceania Championships 2019 Australian Teams Announced

Equestrian Australia is pleased to announce the final teams for the 2019 Oceania Championships, to be held in Taupo, New Zealand from 10-12^th May 2019.

This will be the first time that three Australian teams will be competing in the challenge, the largest contingent of Australian athletes to attend the biennial event to date.

The Oceania Championships represent a critical component of the High-Performance programs preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, providing a unique opportunity for athletes to experience the new Olympic format.

Following the training camp the selectors will confirm which of the combinations will form each team of four (4), including the specification of those that will participate as the three (3) team combinations and one (1) individual combination.

For most of the Young Riders this marks their first time on a team, giving them an opportunity to gain invaluable Championship experience. This is in alignment with EA’s High-Performance focus and long-term plan for the development of emerging combinations.

A staging camp will take place in NSW for all team and reserve combinations prior to the Championships. The camp will focus on team culture; competition preparation, and will also give riders the opportunity to train with team coaches Nelson Pessoa, Sam Lyle and Will Enzinger.

“Congratulations to all of the selected combinations for the Oceania Championships 2019. The Championships are an important element of our strategy leading into Tokyo 2020 to ensure our athletes are best placed to succeed at the Games.

We look forward to a productive staging camp prior to departure for New Zealand, and what I am sure will be a competitive Championships in Taupo,” said High-Performance Sports Director, Chris Webb.

Congratulations to the below combinations, and their connections.

Oceania Championships Senior Teams

Amanda Ross & Dicavalli Diesel; with Koko Popping Candy and Dondiablo (reserves)
Emma Bishop & CP Issey Miyake
Emma Mason & Warrego Marco Polo
Jade Findlay & Oaks Cordelia
Jessica Rae & Rascal
Madeline Wilson & I’m Bruce
Shane Rose & Ultimate Velocity
Sonja Johnson & Misty Isle Valentino