There’s a substantial entry by the home side for this week’s international fixture at Hickstead, 31 July – 3 August. The West Sussex venue is hosting the final leg of the FEI Nations Cup Series (CDIO) so nation’s will be hoping for a finishing flurry in the points. The Dutch lead currently on 43 points with Sweden second on 35. The Danes are third with 26 and Britain aren’t in the hunt to win but a maximum 10 points for winning at Hickstead could see them move up for a podium finish.
The nominated British team is (in alphabetical order) Nikki Crisp (Pasoa), Michael Eilberg (Marakov), Lara Griffith (Andretti H) and Carl Hester (Fine Time 13). Being the final leg, there’s a special twist in that both the grand prix and the special count towards the final result.
There’s also big and small tour classes in the CDI plus CDI competitions for Junior and Young Riders – the ponies are missing as it’s their European Championships in Millstreet, Ireland.
CDIO3*
Nikki Crisp with her own Pasoa
Michael Eilberg with Ferdi Eilberg’s Marakov
Lara Griffith with Wilfried and Ursula Bechtolsheimer’s Andretti H
Carl Hester with Jenny Green’s Fine Time 13
CDI3*
Big Tour
Henriette Andersen with Jennifer Charlesworth and her own Warlocks Charm
Hannah Biggs with her own Weltzin (pictured)
Rhett Bird with Jilly Bird and Diane Richardson’s Donzello
Emily Cousins with Elaine Cousins and her own Solo Bachelorette
Bobby Hayler with Paul Hayler’s Aldborough Rubinhall
Carl Hester with Aram Gregory’s Dances with Wolves
Alice Oppenheimer with Sarah Oppenheimer’s Headmore Delegate
Lesley Peyton Gilbert with Timothy Hariss’ Woodcroft Garuda K
Samantha Thurman Baker with her own Spring Pascal
Hayley Watson Greaves with her own Rubins Nite
Spencer Wilton with Julian Stiller’s Numberto
Small Tour
Beverley Brightman with her own Gutsherr and Hexagons Platina van Lange Veeren
Maria Eilberg with Hermione Black and Penny Pollard’s Royal Concert
Michael Eilberg with Julie Deverill’s Half Moon Dynasty
Matt Frost with Dedi Leech’s Don Rosso II
Maria Griffin with Adrian Baker’s DJ
Matt Hicks with Anny Bachrach’s Excalibur
Charlie Hutton with Charlotte Dunkerton’s Douglas IV
Kirsty Mepham with Rebecca Vinter and Anne Baldock’s Minain
Sarah Millis with her own Furst Rubin and Katja Kuistila’s Hofjuwel
Alice Oppenheimer with Sarah Oppenheimer’s Headmore Boadicia
David Rumsey with Alison Parson’s Florina H
Spencer Wilton with Jayne Lancashire’s Alfons
CDIYR
Fiona Brennan with Richard Heley’s Lou Wega
Pippa Corbett with her own Saphier VH Overwater
Georgia Davis with her own Richmans Manta
Rebecca Edwards with Margaret Cox’s Ufano II
Shannon Rule with her own Disco Diamond
Amy Schiessl with her own Mr Mercury
Robyn Smith with Gail Smith’s Foold Uz
Olivia Towers with her own Donavan ZF
Samantha Thurman-Baker with her own Highcliffe Apollo
CDIJ
Ruth Hole with Rachel Murray’s Winnetou GEP
Emily Hedger with her own O’Donner
Ellie McCarthy with Spencer McCarthy’s Casual
Lucy Pincus with David Pincus’ Sheepcote Doncalisto
Joanna Thurman-Baker with her own San Piko
Jessica Wade with Diana Wade’s Lord Nelson IV
Chloe Wren with Darren Wren’s Luderitz
Timetable
Thursday 31 July
International Arena
10:00 CDIYR Team Test
11.55 CDIJ Team Test
13:45 CDIO3* Grand Prix – part 1
Jap Pot Arena
10:00 CDI3* Prix St George
Friday 1 August
International Arena
9:30 CDI3* Intermediate I
12.35 CDIYR Individual Test
15:00 CDIO/CDI3* Grand Prix – part 2
Jap Pot Arena
9:30 CDIJ Individual Test
Saturday 2 August
International Arena
8:15 CDIO/CDI3* Grand Prix Special
11 :25 CDI3* Intermediate I Freestyle
Sunday 3 August
International Arena
10:00 CDIYR and CDIJ Freestyle
14:15 CDI Grand Prix Freestyle
For the further information about the show including buying tickets, entries and results, visit the Dressage at Hickstead website.
